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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
ALLIES ANSWER To PEACE
TERMS IS FLANDERS DRIVE
WATSON'S S LATEST
PAPER SUSPENDS
IT'S EDITORIAL UTTERANCES CON-
DEMNED BY GOVERNMENT, HE
DECIDES TO ABANDON IT'S PUB
LEGATION.

MACON, Ga, Sept. 21-The Thomson
Guard, successor to the suppressed
Jeffersonian, announces it's suspension
after the issue which reached Allan
ia today A day or two ago an order
was issued by the postofiice depart
ment, similar to that in the early
stages of the Jeffersonian case, to
apply to the Guard.
In the current issue of the new Wat
sen paper appears an announcement
to the stockholders and subscribers of
the Jeffersonian Publishing Company,
signed by j. D, Watson, in which he
says:
IF a single word, sentence or para
graph written by Mr. Watson for the
Thomson Guard and published by it
violated any law whatever, he is not
aware of it.
"On the contrary, he was, in good
faith, endeavoring to comply with the
law, and to conform to the rulings of
the court, as he understood them.
"It seems, hweyer, that his views
cannot be made to coincide with those
of the administration. and he has been
in effect, that the Thomson
Guard will be ruled out of the mails on
"a, just as The Jeffersonian
was ruled out
He, therefore, submits to the inev-
table
This must necessarily be the last
issue of The Guard, unless the govern
ment decides otherwise"
In the same issue of that paper ap-
pears the following letter addressed to
The Jeffersonian Publishing Company,
written by ]. O. West, postmaster at
Thomson:
81 have been advised by the solicitor
Of the postoffice department, under date
Of September IA, 1917, that the pamph-
let, Watson's Editorials on War Is
sues, is non-mailable, and that further
copies of it should not be transmitted
in the mails"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
PRICE OF COPPER FIXED
BY AN AGREEMENT TODAY

WASHINGTON, September 21.-Cop-
per prices were fixed today at % IL
cents a pound, about cents below the
prevailing market, by agreement be-
tween the Government and leading cop
per producers, effective for four
months.
Sales to the Government, the public
and the Allies will be at this price fob.
New York, and producers agreed not
t.: reduce wages now paid in the in
dustry They also pledged themselves
to maintain maximum production and
tt prevent copper from falling into the
hands of spectators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
Negro Man and Woman Sent
To Jail For Having Liquor;
Two SUIT Cases Full Seizeo

Dave and Bertha Fulton, negroes and
man and wife, were arrested yesterday
afternoon at their home on Coker
street, charged with violating the pro-
hibition law.
Two suitcases, filled with Lewis Sc
whisky were confscated by the Off
GERS.
1t is said that the negro had just re-
turned from Jacksonville.
Both pleaded guilty in the City
court this morning. The man was fin
ed $S5 or six months, and the woman
was given $50 or three months. They
are still in iali.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
BERNSTOFF ASKED.
TO SPEND $4,000
Said He Could Prevent War
By Thus Influencing Con-
gress. Disclosure Cases a
Sensation.

WASHINGTON D. c., Sept. I'll
The state department today made pub
lie a message which Count Won Bern
storff sent the German foreign office
while he was ambassador to this
country, requesting authority to spend
$4,000 for the purpose of influencing
congress through certain organlza-
tions which he did not name In the
message. He referred to them as or
ganizations you know Of" He said it
was possible for war to be prevented
through this activity.
The department made no comment
in giving out the information. The
manner in which Bernstorff used this
money, and the money he expended in
previous instances. and the names OF
individuals carrying on the propaganda
are. presumably, known to the Unitde
States government. AS the result OF
the investigations Of federal agents
during a period of three years, it Is
believed that other chapters Will be
added to the story of German intrigue
il this country. Heretofore the init
nation that German plots in the
United States led to Bernstorff was re-
ceived with official silence. For
months, however, it is now indicated
that the government had enough eyi-
dence to warrant his recall, months be-
fore diplomatic relations were severed
with Germany The message indicates
that Bernstorff knew of Germany's in
tention to inaugurate ruthless sub
marine warfare, although he disclaim-
ed any prior knowledge at the time
and intimated that he had been work
ing for modification of the order.
The state departments disclosures
have caused sensation, and aroused
much curiosity as to what else will
be made known along the same line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
WILL NOT DISCUSS
IDEA ANY FURTHER
British Successes Along Ypres
Road Are Complete. Pene-
trate Lines a Mile and Take
1000 Prisoners.

LONDON, Sept. 21.-The British ar
my in Flanders is holding all import
ant points gained in the great offen-
siye yesterday when they surged for
ward on an eight-mile front, on both
German Ines for the depth of mile
sides of the Ypres road, penetrating the
German lines for the depth Of a mile
in some places and taking 1900 pris-
oners.
The British hold numerous strategic
ally important positions, which the
Germans had heavily fortified.
The Germans began counter-attacks
late yesterday afternoon, but these
proved so COSTLY they were discon-
tinued
The British consolidated their ground
during the night without disturbance
to their lines. They are still deliver
ing local attacks to improve lines, but
there are no important activities else
where.
Later reports from General Haig
show a completeness of British sue
cesses.
The London morning papers herald
the Flanders offensive as the begin
ming of the latest peace maneuvers."
They say that the Allies have nothing
more to say about peace terms, other
than is expressed in their military ac-
tiyities,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
APPEAL ON SELECTIvE
DRAFT ACT TAKEN UP
THOMAS L. WATSON GOES TO THE
SUPREME COURT OF UNITED
STATES IN APPEAL FROM JUDGE
EMORY SPEER.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Sept. 21.-Thomas
E. Watson, in his appeal filed with the
deputy clerk of the United States court
here. from the recent decision of Judge
Emory Speer, in which Judge Speer
held the seleetive draft law to be con-
stitutional, AYERS that the District court
Judge erred in that the selective draft
act is void because it contravenes the
thirteenth amendment to the const1tu-
tor, which declares that neither slav-
cry nor involuntary servitude, except
as a punishment for crime, shall exist
within the United States, or any place
subject to their jurisdiction" that the
court erred in holding appellants de-
tention legal, because appellants was
unwilling to to perform compulsory SER
wee, under the act of May 1887; be-
cause the court erred in holding that
the appellant contrary to his commono
law rights as citizen of the United
States was and is liable to compulsory
service beyond the seas.
Watson also alleged error, because
the court denied appellants right to
remain at large as free citizen in full
enjoyment of persona liberty within
the limits of tn ecountry, and because
the court erred in holding appellant
has not been depribed of his liberty
without due process of law.
The appellant in the case, Albert
Jones, a negro, who has been held in
Richmond county, Jail to answer for
failure to register under the selective
draft, has been liberated under $4,000
appearance bond.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
SONS Of VETERANS
TO RAISE THE FUND
PROPOSED TO ASSESS EACH MEN,
BER OF THE CAMP ONE DOLLAR
TOWARD FUND FOR INDECENT |
VETERANS.
Cash Contributions.
Total Cash en- Hand g,

The Americus camp of the Sons Of
Veterans are going to take up the
question of raising $3.50 with which
to maintain two INDECENT veterans for
the period of a year.
The public not having responded suf-
ficiently to make up the fund, leading
members of the Sons of Veterans have
decided that they should raise the
money among themselves. Each MEM
Der of the camp will be asked to give
one dollar. 1t is believed that in this
manner the total sum can be acquired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
Lat0son Stopleton LeoUas
Tomorrow For Aero Camp

lawson Stapleton, well known and
popular young Americus business man,
who has been district agent here for
the Delco lighting system, has been
ordered to renort to the aerenautical
station at Pensacola at once. He en-
listed some months ago and has been
awaiting orders. He will probably
leave tomorrow.
Mr.. Stapleton's mechanical ability
made him an appropriate recruit for
this service, and in it he is expected to
make rapid advances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
MASONS' ANNUITY INVEST
IN GA. MUNICIPAL BONDS

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 21.-That mu'
n.cipal bonds of the state of Geor,
gia are among the very best invest
ments of this character to be found in
America is shown by the fact that the
Masons' Annuity a benefit order for
Mascns only, having its supreme lodge
in this city, has chosen them as. the
safest and surest protection for the
widows and children Of Masons who
are receiving annuities from the or
der.
Out of $S09,000 invested by the Ma
ssons' Annuity in municipal bonds, all
but $4,000 is invested in bonds Of
Georgia municipalities, which are gov
erned in issuing bonds by the consti-
tuition of the state, requiring two
thirds of all registered voters of a
municipality to approve municipal
bonds before they can be ISSUED,
and which limits the total bond issue
by any municipality to very small
per centage of its total taxable values.
These constitutional provisions make
Georgia municipal bonds, perhaps, the
safest investment on the American
market.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
SUNDAY is MISSIONARY
DAY WITH PRESBYTERIANS

Sunday, October 23rd, is Missionary
Day at the Presbyterian Sunday school,
An interesting program on medical
missions has been arranged. News
will be given from the hospital work
in China. Korea, Africa and Brazil, in
which countries the Southern Preshy-
terian church has hospitals. Mrs. A. G.
Duncan, Miss Louise Chapman, Miss
Marie Walker, Miss Ellen Este and
Miss Ada Finley will impersonate the
nurses from these hospitals, and at the
close of the program Miss Finley, as
head nurse, will give out missionary
prescriptions"
All are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
TWO MILLION CANS
PUT UP IN LAURENs
ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF PRESERV-
ING DONE THERE THIS SUMNER
ONE FAMILY HAS TWO TH0US-
AND CANS.

DUBLIN, September 21.-Teh extent
OF the canning industry in Laurens
County is very hard to estimate, as it
would require house to house cam
vass to find just how many thousands
of cans of vegetables and fruit were
put up by the people here.
What One Family Canned
story comes from Dexter of man
and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. John
sen, who canned just for their use ap-
proximately $4,000 cans of tomatoes,
cern, peas. beans. berries, pears, etc.
The canning club girls used approx
imately 100000 cans this year, and
there were at leastt 100000 more used
by private families. A farmer pur-
chasing from 5000 ito 10000 tin cans
last summer was nothing unusual,
and all of them were filled.
This does not include the vast
amount of fruit and vegetables canned
by two community canneries in the
county this year and a safe estimate
the total pack fer Laurens will be D.
100000 cans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
AMERICAN ARMY ENGINEERS
TAKE OVER FRENCH RAILWAY

AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS, in
France, Sept. 21-A regiment of
American army engineers have taken
over important French strategic rail
way lines, and are handling the sup
plies to several big French units. The
Americans entered into their work with
the greatest enthusiasm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
Riot Among Girl Troops
OF Russia is Suppressed

PETROGRAD, Sept. 21.-There was
a small riot today among the women
troops drilling at Moscow because of
some of the girls resenting certain
actions of their leader, Vera Butchkar-
eff Infantrymen rescued the leader,
after some rough handling. Many of
the girls will be sent back home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
NEW YORK CITY NAMES
NEGROES FOR COUNCIL

NEW YORK, Sept 21.-For the first
time this city has made negroes the
nominees on the republican ticket In
giving Mayor Mitchell the republican
nomination for mayor the citizens al
so nominated negroes in various wards
for aldermanic places and also for the
state assembly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
Elected Secretary Of Els.

At meeting of the Elks lodge this
week, Frank Marshall was elected sec
retary, succeeding Tucker Ansey, who
recently resigned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21

my is composed Of all sorts Of men.
and quite large proportion of them
are men accustomed to much social
gaiety before they donned tht uniform.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Low Mass at s:9o a m.: High Mass at 10:30 a. h.; Sunday School at 2:3q D. m.; Sunday Vespers at 7:30 ?. m; Week Day Mass at a. m.-Rey. Paul ?. Ferns. Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06

French makers Of coarse textiles are experimenting with the fibre Of the African alfa grass. which is similar 70 iute and hemp.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
TRICKING THE CREDULOUS
Lures of Gold Brick Schemes For the
 Small Investor.

Will persons with money never learn now to take care Of il? Will they never guard themselves against the horde os trieksters who make busi- ness oT taking advantage of the cred ulcus and especially Of credulous wo- men?
 Bear iu mind that no one will make money for you when he can make it Tor himself. If he offers 10 give you the key 10 wealth. suspect him, for such keys are kept by their possessors and are no1 given away to strangers.
 The postoflce year or two ago showed that over S15000o,0oo had been lost by persons who listened to the gold brick schemers. but the game still goes on despite the vigilance of the postofice department and the pas, sage of protective measures. known as sblue SKY laws by many states.
 W5n the people never learn to dis count the alluring literature which eheze shys1ers send out and which is written for them by some Of the sharp est and brightest writers of our day. whose services can be easily obtained for 2 few dollars?
 advise my readers who receive these tempting propositions to send them at once to the postmaster gem eral at Washington for investigation. That is the business of the postoftice department and 1T will be only too happy 10 take up such matters.
 small investors are particularly the victims Of these bunko schemes, for .le false notion prevails that a man 5r woman with small amount of money cannot buy high class invest men. securities such as successful in- resIors prefer. This is erroneous. An investment can now be made in the pest Of paying securities with small amount as s10 through the partial payment plan, which is readily under stood. though the term may sound formidable-Leslie's Weekly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
TOURISTS
 FREE TO ENTER CANADA

The Department of State has been informed by the American consul at Kingston. Canada, that the Dominion superintendent of immigration has stated that no document or passport is required by the Canadian Govern ment in the case Of tourists or other visitors coming to Canada temporar- fly except in the case Of those who may be of enemy origin. Those born n an enemy country who claim natu- ralization in the United States should carry their naturalization certificates. Those Of enemy origin who claim birth in the United States should carry birth certificate Citizens and sub jects Of allied or neutral countries are as free and welcome to enter and leave Canada as at any time in the past.-Oficial Bulletin.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
WHAT DID THE GERMAN CENSOR TAKE
 EXCEPTION TO?

l THE HAGUE. July S1. lCorrespon- dence of the Associated Press)- It ! is not quite clear why the German cen sor banned beginning June 25 politi- cal articles in the Frankfurter Zei- tung. The embargo which is under stood 10 have been already raised. was imposed as the Reichstag, Von Payer explained, on account Of a series Of articles by Professor Max Weber Of Heidelberg.
 The Frankfurter's articles are un- signed but the following are some re- cent extracts 10 which the censor coneeiyably took exception. In one an editorial writer said:
 Russia wants peace without an- nexations or idemnities. Germany is willing 10 conclude peace on that bas- is with Russia. Such a peace auto matically would result in a general paace. Thus the idea of a separate saace if examined more closely van IS-Eo 4DAC G-lA HUI z AA-CA H- ESS-44 z Of necessity which must make il a part Of. or an introductory 10 8 gem ara, peace.
 Another article was devoted to the Gearman socialists peace memorial including these assertions
 Desire for peace-stronger here. less strong eIsewhere-is unmistaken t can only be satisfied by peace be- coming an accomplished facr. not by aon-binding statements of representa- eiyes Of a single strata. however deep they may be, Of the community. But who has The courage after years of undecided warfare. 10 say that any step is not welcome is calculated 10 destroy pre!udices. smooth over diff fcaltiss and stengthen a readiness to- wards peace in all warcamps? Dur ing this trying wartime, we have be. come iHwardly conscious or the fact that it cannot be by power nor sword alone on whose might we may base our future"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06

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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
PIANO TUNING AND - REPAIRING

Mir. Hoelscher. announces that he Is an A. | piano turner and repairer having spent three years with the Schultz Piano Go. and Lyon X Healy of Chicago. Orders for tuning can be left at the Miner office Owing to war times the price will be S5, only adv If
 Instructions given on Cornet, Slide Trombone. Clarinet and all Band In struments. For terms etc. call at the Daily Miner A Hoelscher. Band nstructor-adv. If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Sunday-8 Q IT.. Holy Communion. except first Sunday In the month-) . a. n. Native Sunday school; II a. n Morning prayer and sermon. 4Ioly Communion first Sunday in month"; 12 m- Sunday school; 7:30 Evening prayer and sermon; Holy Days-10:30 !. m-, Holy Communion; Tuesday: 8 o. m, St Johns Social Club, Guild 'oom. Wednesday: 2 p. IT,, Native Tomen's Guild, Indian school house; Thursday: 2:30 p. m.. St. Johns Guild -oom; 7:30 p. m., St. Johns Athletic Hub, Boys, Guild room; Friday: D. T., Choir rehearsal, Guild room. A ..ncere welcome is extended to all- specially to newcomers.-Rev.H Harold H. Kelley, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
GOOD THINGS TO EAT AT RIGHT PRICES H. R. THOMPSON co.
 Phone 8
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
 That the Common Council of the City of Ketchikan will meet at the Council Chambers at o'clock P. M. on the 9th. 7th. and Sth of August as a Board of Equalization of the Tax Assessment for the year 1917, at which time you may be heard upon your objection to the valuation of your property.
 NJ. J. HENEGHAN. Mayor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

Services on Sunday at II o'clock. Subject for August ,;
 LOVE"
 Wednesday. evening service. at 5 clock. Every body cordially invited 10 attend
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
SCANDINAVIAN M. E. CHURCH

Preaching service every Sunday Il o'clock Q n. at the A. B. Hall.
 Prayer Meeting in the different homes on Thursday evenings 8 P. M. Ladies' Aid Society meets every two weeks on Thursday evenings. All Scandinavians are cordially invited.
 A. SLEIPNES, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06

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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-06
FIRST m. E. CHURCH.

Sunday church service at II a. m., and 7:30 D. n. Thursday prayer meet. ing s:30 ?. n. Friday choir meets ai ?. n. First and third Wednesday af ternoon at 2:30 Ladies' Aid Society," c. M. Van Marter, Pastor.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-25
CITY AND CAMPUS

| Loren Brintnall, student in COlum
bia High School, left for Bonne
Springs Kan, today to work on {
| farm.
Theodore Caudle returned to ROcl
port today, after concluding settle
ment with ]. d. VanHorn, whose gro
Gerry store was destroyed in the Con
ley-Price Building fire last week.
P. L. Collier, a student in the Uni.
versity, went to Kahoka today to in.
vestigate a position in the schools
there.
David A. Glushak. a student in the
College of Agriculture, left today for
Renfrow. Okla, to work on a farm
owned by Abe Herzmark. a former
student in the University.
Mrs. John Easley went to Centralia
today to visit her sister, Mrs. ]. D.
Ridgeway, who is ill.,
r. F. Quisenberry went to Hallsville
today
Mrs. F. F. Stephens, president of
the WOmen's Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church, was expected home
this afternoon from New Orleans.
where she went as a delegate to the
National Convention of Missionary So
cieties of the Methodist Church.
The officers of the Christian College
Alumnae Association met at 1920
o'clock yesterday morning with Mrs.
Smith, president, at 112 Col
lege avenue, and planned work for the
spring and summer.
Mrs. c. W. Greene of Columbia left
'or st. Louis today for a short busi-
less trip.
Miss 1rma Tebbin, a student in the |
University. left for ST. Louis today to |
pend the weekend.
Mrs. ]. III. Ashby of Columbia went
D Centralia today to visit her son.
harles Ashby, and her daughter, Mrs.
ulia Wade.
Earl r. Gordon. Office secretary of
lie Y. NJ. c. A. has received a call to g.
pend the summer in industrial Y. IL
+. c. A. work at Coatesville. Pa. The
NJ. c. A. is increasing its training g
rec throughout the country, using I
'llege men in the work.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-25

ord on the grass track Then, too
there is fifty-fifty chance that We
will take first in the mile relay, and
Id rather have one of those little red
banners from the Penn relay for Mis-
souri, than lots of things. It's Bob's
last chance to compete in big COM
pany for Missouri. It's also the last
chance for Daggy and Wyatt.
The mass meeting was held pri-
marily to give the students a chance
to hear the candidates for student
president. John P. Collins was first
introduced and stated his platform as
free execution of his duties without
the influence of any clique or organi-
ZatiOn. He came out for a women's
building for the University and read
letters from Missouri Legislators as
suring their support for such a prof.
ect. Frank Farris. Democratic leader
of the house, pledged his support for
Mr.. Collins plan, in a letter read.
Mr.. Collins mentioned his interest in
the student union, and in other activi-
ties for promoting student welfare.
Morris E. Dry also declared his in
terest in promoting the women's
building. He quoted figures showing
the urgent need for it and expressed
himself as desirous of arousing pub
lie opinion to ask it when the legis-
ature should meet two years from
low. AS constructive plan for stu
lent welfare, he suggested more def
mite union between upperclassmen
md freshmen to give the new men an
opportunity to catch the ideals and
ggreSSiveneSS of the University