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The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
HOMICIDE EPIDEMIC STIRS
 UP LIFE IN SEATTLE

Another murder took place this afternoon when A. Rehfei, dia- mond broker in the Green Building was stabbed to death in his office, the assailant however escaping. It is understood that the police have a description of the man who was seen to enter the office in the building and who is suspected of murdering the broker.
 It is hinted that there is reason to believe that robbery was the motive behind this murder although as far
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
OLD COUNCIL OUT
 NEW COUNCIL IS IN

by the seventeenth common council upon motion duly passed.
 A resolution, to which Clerk Grimm registered a protest, was pas sed arranging for the positions and salaries of assistant assessor to be later appointed-the particular ap- pointment to which exception was registered by Assessor Grimm, an elected official-at $100 a month, Municipal Clerk $50, Treasurer $l per annum, City Attorney $75 a month, City Health Officer $50, Chief of Police $1.0O per annum.
 City Clerk was apponted ex officio city assessor, tax collector and his bonds named
 The Chief of the Fire Department was named as ex officio chief of police. James Haughy and his pre- sent staff were all re-appointed to their several positions, his salary being set at $175 month and the staff at $150 per month. They were also appointed to do patrol duty without extra compensation. Jas. Clarke of the Dream Theater was appointed a police officer within the premises of the show. Mrs. Tiffany was. appointed janitor at $40 month. Murphy was sworn in as treasurer. Ross nominated Dr. Chace as health officer, Poteet named Dr. HeimIicn. Dr. Chace was elected. The city treasurer's bonds were set at $25,000.
 The Mayor then appointed com mittees as follows: Finance and Building, Burgh and Rose; Fire and Water M'Allister and Burgh, Streets O'Farrell and Poteet, Print ing Ross and O'Farrell; Health Poteet and Ross; Police and Jail Rose and M'Allister.
 The Council then adjourned.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
MAY MODIFY STRICT
 CENSORSHIP RULES

WARRINGTON. D. G., April, 1s-- It is generally held that war, senti- ment is growing in America and that the. country will manifest gen. eral support of the. measures being taken by the administration.
 It is stated that the censorship established by the administration will be SO modified as to be confined to the prohibition of news or criti- eisms of the war or the administra- tion which might be valuable to the enemies of! the country.
 The agitation against strict cen
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19- While the Senate Committee on Mi litary affairs has favorable reported the draft bill this afternoon, the House Committee shows no sign of coming to an agreement. It is defi- nitely stated that if the House per sists in opposing Wilson, Wilson is expected to go before the people to insist upon the administration pro- gram being carried out to the letter. That the House is not prepared to
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may yet rush it's measures through by the use of the strong means which Wilson knows so we'll to wield to get the members into line, but it is unwise to under-rate the growing opposition to what is considered an undue interference with the legis- lative function by the executive.
 Tammany's revolt is significant at this time, but other members are also showing signs of restiveness.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

SEATTLE, April 19.-So many women have been ,l murdered and mutilateef recently that the latest murder, that of Mrs. Wehn, is ex- citing the city. The woman was badly mutilated and the body showed signs of having been abused. The police can find no clue to the mysterious killings and have now formulated and announced the theo- " that a degenrate is operating in the city and warn women to be pre- pared against such a fend.
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it's passage is probable.
 The administration so far has not signified its present attitude on the matter directly although semi-off1- cial utterances show that it has not only been under official considera- tion but that the measure is being strongly favored both by the naval and war department and the Presi- dent himself.
 The liquor interests are preparing to resist the enactment of any law which would interfere with their traffic and in these circles the war is regarded as always productive Of good spending.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

LONDON, April 19.-Although it does not lift the veil wholly from the recent happenings in Russia, 8 dispatch is received from a socialist member of the Duma stating that that body had turned down the German peace propaganda. This indicates that definite steps to- se- cure peace with Russia had been taken by Germany, but details are 50 scanty that nothing much is known about them.
 It is noticeable that intuition
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

AMSTERDAM, April 19.-The German General Staff is silent as to any operations in the east and as the British censor. says nothing very little is known here as to the war situation. The western struggle is assuming gigantic proportions and is regarded as the final struggle of the great war.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

REIdABLB TAILOR SHOP. Front St. . doors -Fest of Alaslra
 Bank. We do the beet
 CLEANING
 PRESSING
 ALTERING q
 REPAIRING Ladies snd Genslemens Clothes. FOR SALE CHEAP. Two 4 HI. F. Boilers. One, f2 H. F. Boiler. One 18 H. P. Boiler. Two 2 H. F. Boiler. DARLING ( DEAN co.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

AMSTERDAM, April 19.-Von Bissing the man who as dictator of Belgium was primarily responsible tor the Belgian 6epcrtat;ons is dead having succumbed to heart disease. The strain of his official duties had preyed upon the mans health ana he has been ailing for several months.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
SONS OF THE NORTH SOCIAL.

There will be Old Time Dance at the Sons of the North Hall on Saturday next at 9:30 p. m. sharp. for members and their friends A good time is assured. Old time re- treatments will be served. All the Sweepstakes mushers are invited. afternoon, business meeting.
 COMMITTEE.
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as can be learned nothing was taken from the office CT from the person of the dead man.
 So many homicides have taken place and so many assaults that the police fear that an epidemic of ho- micides had overtaken the city.
 American cities are said to be over run with bands of desperadoes whom the war has driven from their former haunts in Europe, and these are a menace to every city.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

PARIS, April 19.-All the. gains made in the fighting in the Aisne sector and in Champagne have been held by the French against all counter attacks upon the part of the Germans. The losses of the latter must be very great.
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be taken accordingly.
 The steps taken by the govern ment in this regard are by no means too soon. The food shortage is al- arming many cities where famine conditions in the necessary staples are declared to be imminent if not actually an accomplished fact. The government will also endeavor to exact information which will show the quantity of these staples actually stored away.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

LONDON, April 19.-The fighting on the west front continues and the battle is still being maintained with the utmost fierceness. It was expected that the assault upon the key positions of the Germans would be ordered today but the British still continue to pound away at the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
V0N KISSING DIES: NO
 WAR NEWS SENT OUT

last session resulted in being held up, will be considered at all.
 Practically all the bills before Congress now are administration measures necessary to the conduct of the war and it will be insisted that these must first be passed.
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tional Guard.
 The fact is being advertised far and wide as an inducement to enlist.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19- Until the war measures are con- sidered, it is not likely that the re- guiar bills which the flibuster of the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19-
 There is a very strong and growing movement to enable the government to prohibit the manufacture and dis tribution of liquor by sale and bar
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
NOTICE.

The Moose will give a Dance in the little Eagle Hall on Monday Eve, April 23 at 9:30 P. M. to which all are invited. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in the Moose Race. Admission Gents soc. Ladies Free.
 COMMITTEE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

PORTLAND, April 19.-A sad ac- cident fatality took place here today when H. L. Aumuck working on
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19-- The greatest secercy is being main- tained as to the European Entente Commission. They are to be housed in two mansions in a reserved sec tion of this city, and will be afforded
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
DUMA TURNS DOWN
 GERMAN PEACE PLAN

German defenses with high. explo- siyes, with the intention no doubt of reducing the. human loss to as small an amount as possible.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

shipments still continue to be rushed to Russia, this far from indicating that the new government has any peace under consideration.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
M. PA6CoFF.

LADIES & GENTS TAILOR. Your Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and
 Repaired. ,. SUITS MADE TO ORDER from d' select fabrics and trin1uaings.
 ALL WORK CUARA0TEED. csr. Lane's Way and Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

AMSTERDAM, April 19.-lt is announced that the Kaiser is better and is now back again at his head quarters.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20
TURNS SWITCH KILLING
 PARTNER WORKING POL E

top of power line pole was electro cuted. six thousand volts passing through his body. f.i The~current was sent, through the line by the close personal friend of the lineman when F. H. Hawlsy in the power plant turned tile switch ignorant of the dangerous position in which his partner was working.
 Aumuck was killed instantane ously.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

CHICAGO, April 19.-Marshal Field III, the heir to forty millions, has enlisted as a private in the Ma
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

sorship is general, the people insist ing that it would be folly to deny or conceal any of the facts as to the progress of the war. This side is being supported by journals which have been giving the Wilson war moves the most cordial support.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19- The government today placed an or der for six thousand Lewis machine guns. These guns have been con- demned in the past by the war de- partment as inefficient, but have proven their worth in Europe where they are said to have given excellent service.
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let us estimate on your Job Work
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

GET THE NEWS NIGHT. ,REAs THE woRKER
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an ample guard against fanatics of any kind.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-20

Anything in the line of job work
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23

of continuing the physical examination
in registrants until all have been
classified in this way.
Presumably, it will be necessary to
examine men under the new plan only
when called up, or if greater speed
can be secured in that way, to exam
ire and classify hysically all mem
bers of the class that is under call.
A point not made clear in General
Crowder's statement is how the rota-
ton numbers of the drawing to fix
the order of military liability are to
be supplied Since no abandonment OF
that means of fixing the place of each
individual in any class is announced,
L seems that the rotation numbers OF
TIE Ilen in any class will govern the
order in which they come up. In thai
case each group class would have its
own order of liability list, based on
the master list. The effect would be
to eliminate in classes men who would
have been certain to have been ex-
empted at least temporarily had they
teen called up and examined individ.
tally.
The result of the new plan undoubt-
eddy will be to place in the first class
men who are without dependents,
whose civil occupation is not vitality
Important to the nations work at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23
PARTY FOR VISITOR.

Mrs. U. S. Hasten. of Atlanta. who
is visiting Mrs. Edgar Ship, was the
honor guest at delightful little
bridge party this morning, given by
Mrs. Dan Mckay. The rooms were
decorated with autumn flowers and
a salad course and coffee were served
after the games.
The prize, a lovely work baske-
was won by Mrs. E. H. Ferguson.
Playing were Mrs. Hasten, Mrs
Ship, Mrs Ferguson, Mrs. I. J. Kali
mon, Mrs. R. w Lipscomb, Mrs. Har-
vey Mathis, Miss Lula Mathis, and
Mrs D. K Brinson.
Mrs. w H. Cochran, Of Bunnell,
Fla, and Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Brown
of Cowpens, S. c., will arrive Friday
for visit to Mr. and Mrs. John M.
Council
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23

home and who are physically best able
to endure the hardships of war This
undoubtedly will be the largest class
Of the five. At the same time, how
ever, it will bring forward a majority
Of the single men of the entire regis
tration, only those who have relatives
directly dependent upon them or who
have important places in industry be-
ing placed In later classes.
Presumably, married men who have
Independent incomes, also, would be
placed in the first class, where the
support of the dependents in their alb
sence was assured.
The new plan will afford also bet
ter opportunity of conserving skilled
labor Where men needed in the vari-
Gus war industries are otherwise eligi-
BILE for front line service, a means is
provided for holding them back from
the army under a definite, centralized
plan
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23
DIFFERENT PLAN
FOR NEXT DRAF 7
ELIGIBLES FOR NEXT DRAFT WILL
BE DIVIDED INTO FIVE CLASSES.
EACH MAN WILL KNOW HOW
HE STANDS.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Oct ga
sweeping change in the machinery of
the selectve draft based on division
of the 100000 remaining registrants
into five classes in order of their ELI
gibility for military service, has been
announced by Provost Marshal Gen
eral Crowder Details of the plan
which has been approved by Presi-
dent Wilson are not disclosed. 1t is
calculated, however, to do away with
virtually all the complicated machin-
cry of the first draft and to make the
operations of the local boards here
latter little more than rubber stamp
proceedings.
The plan was worked out at con-
iferences with local and district board
officials and approved by the various
state authorities. It's chief features
are that every registered man will
know his exact position and be able
to arrange his affairs accordingly, and
that no man deemed necessary in any
important industry or needed at home
to support his family will be called to
the colors unless the military situa-
ton is desperate.
Detailed regulations to govern the
new system are being made ready for
| distribution to local and district board
members. General Crowder, is for
nal statement, assured them that they
will be given ample opportunity to
familiarize themselves with these reg
iulations before the machinery provided
| is called into use. AS the next call
to the colors is to be made under the
new plan, this assurance is taken to
| indicate that the second call is not to
be expected before the first of thu
year although no authoritative state
1aent on this point was available to-
day.
The success of the plan depends up
ON the completeness of the question
naire The questions to be answered
by the registered men have been work
ed out with infinite care from the vast
fund of information CLEANED from the
\ first use of the draft machinery.
Included in the plans of the govern
ment, it is understood, is provision
which will place the services of q
trained attorney at the disposal OF
every registrant to assist him in max
ling his answers, Presumably all the
machinery of afidavits to support
claims for exemptions also\has been
absorbed into this document, making
the work of the registrant in getting
his situation properly before the
boards for consideration far less ar
duous.
The new plan, General Crowder
points out, sesttles the vexing question
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23
SPEND-THE.NIGHT
PARTY.
PANTRY SALE

The Woman's club will hold pan
try sale on Wednesday morning at
the Chamber of Commerce, the pre-
cecds to be devoted to the Playground
fund This work should be of interest
to every parent in the city and their
cooperation is earnestly requested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23
:: SOCIAL ITEMS !:
CITY UNION MEETING.

The Baraca-Philathea city union
which was postponed last week on ac-
count Of the revival at Central aptist
church, was held last night and proved
one of the most enthusiastic meetings
the union has ever held. A delightful
musical program was furnished by en-,
Barracks and Philatheas of the Central
aptlst church. Misses Ruth Britton
and Ellen Estes gave two splendid
readings, and Miss Mitch Payne a
beautiful solo. Mr. H. d. Hansford,
who is second vice president, pre-
sided in the absence of President w.
J. Boyette and gave a splendid talk
on Baraca work. Mr.. FIilliard Will
liams also gave forceful talk on the
work.
At the conclusion of the program
refreshments were served by the Phi
latheas of the church. These meet
ings are held once a month and are
most entertaining and instructive to
the members attending The next
meeting will be held ON the third
Monday evening in November at the
Presbyterian church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23
.rANCE AT ARMORY.

The dance at the armory on We'd
resday evening as being eagerly anti
cipated by the dancing contingent.
Muecke's orchestra will furnish the
music for the occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hamilton are re-
ceiyng congratulations on the birth
of son, who will be called Walter
Carter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23

Mrs. Robert L. Miller, of Waynes-
boro, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. r
Allen, on Lee street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23
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TO THE ONE WHO WILL
UNDERSTAND.

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Close in your hand, you held mans
soul.
You could have made him the man Of
your dreams,
Nodded him wondously; only it seems
You We're too selfish to understand
His struggles, his weakness, his need
of command.
Cf course he was week.-Mrs. need was
the greater;
Like dream-blinded boy he turned
to your side
Asking for sympathy, needing a guide,
Foolishly hoping to find one in you.
You opened your hand, and his soul
slipped through!
-Munseys Magazine.
50 -
SPEND-THE-NIGHT
PARTY.
Miss Anna Murray is entertaining a
charming party of girls this evening
at her home on Elm avenue Those
invited are Misses Annie Singer, Mary
Elizabeth Mcleod Lucille Allen, Eliza
beth Davis, Mary Hudson, Cordelia
Gatewood. Geneyieve Prather, Brownie
Hodges and Matte McMath
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23

that boy down at camp or
possibly somewhere on the
Atlantic" would appreciate
a dandy likeness" of moth
er now as never before.
Then, too, Christmas is
coming" and you can have
your Christmas pictures
made from the same mega
tives and have plenty of
time to get them ready.
MAKE THE APPOINTMENT TODAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23

Mrs. u S. Hasten, of Atlanta, is
visiting Mrs. Edgar Ship, at her home
on College street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-23
MEETING OF PARISH GUILD.

The members of Calvary church Par
ish Guild will meet with Mrs. M. G
Aston on Wednesday afternoon at he
home on Taylor street, to sew for the
new church fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-20
OUT THIRD
STORY; WILL LIVE
Bert Schultz Tumbled OF OF Porch
Rib Broken and Scalp Cut Open
Escape Is Miraculous.

Bert Schultz about u o'clock Sat
urday night fell off a third story porch
of the Orman hotel on Fifteenth ave-
nue., East Moline, and landed on his
head on the ground, at least IS feet be
low. He is In Moline city hospital,
suffering from a fracture Of one rib
and a very deep scalp wound several
inches long, but the attending physi-
clan says his injuries are not serious
and ne viii recover. His escape from
death is considered miraculous
At I2:15 Sunday morning East Mo-
line police found Schultz living uncon-
scious in the rear of the hotel lie was
bleeding pTofusely from the wound on
his head, and at first it was thought
his injuries were of a. very serious ma
ture DR. G. f. Johnson, who attended
him. ordered him removed fmme diateIy
TO the hospital. Further examination
revealed that his injuries consisted
merely Of bruises in addition 20 the
scalp wound and fracture of one rib.
It appears that Schultz had been on
the porch. but the police were unable
to learn how he came to fall off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-20
MOTORCYCLE HITS
AUTO;RIDER HURT
willard Hepburn iH Hospital Suffer
ing From Fractures Of Leg
and Arm.

willard Hepburn, former Moline pa
trofmau who resigned Saturday be
cause he had been called 90 the colors
under the draft army law is in the
Moline city hospital suffering with
fractures or his leg and arm. and In
dIcatious now are that he viii not be
again dt for any service for months
He was injured ia an accident at I
Saturday night while riding his motor
cycle ju East Moline
The accident occurred near Third
street and Seventeenth avenue Just
how it occurred is not clear, but Hep
burn Says he ran into an auto and was
thrown TO the pavement Whose ma
chine it was that figured in the coils
ion was not learned. There were re-
ports to the police that Hepburn lost
control OF his motorcycle and was
thrown
Police were summoned and he was
removed in the Moline city ambulance
to the hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-20

IN THE TAX LEVY
Residents Of Moline VIII Pay Approx
imateIy $4,000 Less This Year
Than Last.

Approximately $4,000 less taxes
will be paid this year than last by tax
payers of Moline. that is so far as
municipal taxes are concerned.
Assurance OF the reduction was
given this morning when the Moline
city council passed the annual tax
levy ordinance, calling for 81 levy for
municipal purposes of $24. 5S416 less
than last year. Figures for the two
years are:
Tax levy authorized this morning
1924, 229 go
Tax levy of last S228.9L4.06.
N0liners may pay higher taxes in
the aggregate than they did last year,
or they may pay lower state taxes. but
IL they ARE higher il viii be because
of high state taxes and not municipal
taxes
The usual items are covered in the
ordinance, with the exception of a tax
Of S2,100 for the fremen's pension
fund This is the first time this tax
has been levied The state legislature
at its last session passed a bin TeaHIr-
ing cities TO levy a tax 0I B Of a mill
for three years. beginning 1917. for
firemeu's pensions
To lower the tax rate the city couu-
5ious. The chief saving. however. is
effected i'm the sinking fund. which lis
this year a great deal lower than last
wear, when Q number Of bonds passed
iB years gone by fell due for payment