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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
CITIZENS BANK
PAYS 100 PER CENT

T The Citizens Bank of Plains has
just completed the liquidation of all
its outstanding obligations and has
not only paid every creditor in full,
but has paid 100 cents on every dollar
to depositors.
The institution closed its doors on
May 81 and placed its affairs in the
hands Of the state banking officials.
who after investigating the condition
o the bank, named R. S, oliver, as
trustee.
Mr.. Oliver has collected sufficient
money on available assets to pay all
the debts of the defunct bank, and to
repay every depositor in full, fact
that has seldom if ever been recorded
in Georgia.
The Citizens Bank was affiliated
with the Benton chain of banks and
had capital of 5000 of which $l5.-
66666 was actually paid in. All the
officers and directors of the institution
are residents of Plains and vicinity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27

PETROGRAD, July 27-Accounts of
the Galician battles in which Russia
sustained such a reverse this week, say
the cavalrymen fought like heroes, Cos
sacks keeping UP with the armored
cars which defended the Sereth line as
lcng as the least hope remained. 1t is
also reported that artillerymen, when
retreat became inevitable, implored the
fleeing infantrymen to assist in saving
their guns, but to no avail.
Korniloff's order to shoot traitors is
being enforced at the front, these re-
ports say, and wholesale executions
are believed to be occurring there.
A member of the duma returning
from the Dvinsk front today said that
after German positions on that end OF
the line had been captured, traitorous
Russians in the rear signalled to the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
OFFICIALS FROM
NORWAY ARRIVE

AN ATLANTIC PORT, July 81
An official food commission made up
OF seven prominent Norwegians and
headed by DR.. Fridtjoff Nansen the
Arctic explorer recently named by
their government to arrange with the
United States a working agreement for
the importation of needed foodstuffs,
arrived here yesterday on a Danish
steamship from Copenhagen.
The members Of the commission are
men selected as authorities and ex-
perts from various industries of Nor
way and have brought with them care
fully prepared and officially approved
detailed statements to show the au-
thorities at Washington just what Nor
way needs and in what quantities, to
provide for the food wants of the
country Their aim is. if possible, they
said, to arrange an agreement with
this country similar to the one in eff
feet between Norway and Great Brit
ain for the exchange of commodities
and the use of tonnage.
DIR. Nansen, in an interview on board
the ship, was emphatic in his asser-
ton that Norway is not providing Ger
many or the central powers with Grain
or fats. About the only commodity that
is sold to Germany, he asserted, is
fish, and that in a quantity much less
than what is sold TO the entente pow
ers
The situation in Norway with re-
spect to grain and fats threatens to
become serious, DR.. Nansen said. I'VE
are required to import approximately
two-thirds of our normal consumption
of grain and more than one-half of our
fats. We have been depending on the
United States to supply us with the
greater part of these commodities, and
il an embargo against us should be put
into effect it would be attended by Sc
rious results.
Reports that Germany has received
grain from Norway are exaggerated,
and we use every precaution to pre-
vent it. We are prepared to assure
your country, so that there is no risk
whatever in grain exported to us reach
ing the central powers"
Dr.. Nansen confirmed previous re-
ports that Norway has lost through the
submarine warfare approximately 80
per cent. of its merchant feet, or about
100000 tons He added that all OF
Norway's merchant vessels now were
engaged in trading between the home
country and The United States, or be-
tween the United States and countries
Of the Entente.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
Trouble in Ohio Also.

YOUNGSTOWN. o., July 27-Sold-
iers of the Tenth regiment Ohio Nat
ional Guard, are patrolIing the down
town district of youngstown today as a
precaution against renewal of race
rioting which broke out here yesterday
afternoon between thirty guardsmen
and a score of more of negroes. Dur
ing the rioting one negro was severe
ly injured and several others badly
beaten by the militiamen, who say the
trouble was the result of insulting re-
marks directed at them by the ne
groes.
The guard patrolmen carried no
guns, but were armed with policemen'A
clubs and were under orders from Col.
VIM e. Lowe to allow neither guards
men nor negroes to congregate on the
street.
After yesterdays outbreak the feel
ing which has been deeloping for sew
eral weeks among white residents
against the negroes reached high
pitch, and it is the opinion of author
tiles that the slightest disturbance may
cause a riot of serious proportions.
Soldiers maintain that for some time
past negroes have been persistently in
sulting members of the units stationed
here, and the resentment of militia
men finally became uncontrollable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
APPOINTED To ASSIST
LOCAL EXEMPTION BOARD

DR.. H. A. Smith this morning received
his appointment from Gov. Hugh Dor
sey as assistant examining physician
f3r the Sumter county exemption board.
His name was recommended by the
board several days ago.
DR.. Smith will assist DR.. R. E. Cato
in making the physical examination Of
men summoned to appear before the
board on the first call, it being adjudg-
ed impractical if not impossible for
one physician to examine in three days
all the men who must be called in
order to secure Sumter county's quota
for the new national army.
He has undergone the examination
for service in the medical corps of
the army, and it is possible that within
Ia few weeks he may be called to duty
in this branch of the military forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
WOOD PROTESTS
TO DEPARTMENT.
ON LATEST PLAN

WASHINGTON, d. c., July 81
Gen Leonard Wood commanding the
department of the southeast, has filed
strenuous protest against abandon
ment OF Fort Mcpherson as an Off
GERS training camp, and the matter
is now in the hands of General Gar
lington for decision as to whether
Mcpherson is to be restored to the list
Of training camps
Central Wood contends that it
would be a mistake to abandon Nc
Pherson, He insists that the post is
sufficiently large to accommodate the
second camp without interference with
its other activities. He argues that
since the national army is to be train
ed in the South, it is doubly import
ant that the men who are to officer
the army should be trained so far as
possible in the South, and thereby be-
come we'll acclimated.
General McClain, the adjutant-gen
eral Of the army, admitted today that
there is a possibility that Mcpherson
may be included in the list of camps,
but he thinks that Atlanta will be the
loser thereby.
4 suspect the people of Atlanta win
appreciate far more what we have in
mind for Fort Mcpherson than the
continuance of the post as officers
training camp" said General Mccain
to Representative William Schley
Howard, who called at the war de-
partment for further conference
about the future Of Fort Mcpherson
Mr. Howard sought enlightenment
from General Mccain as to this some
what cryptic allusion. He was unable
TO get anything definite, except that
the plans cont mplate the enlargement.
ot the present temporary emergency
buildings.
Il believe that the emergency struc-
lures will be enlarged and converted
into a base hospital" said Mr.. How
ard, attempting to interpret McCain's
statement.
General Mccain intimated that Nc
Pherson may be continued as a train
ing camp, but be frankly expressed tht
opinion that Atlanta would be loser il
the long run, in material sense, il
the present plans are upset Ht
pointed out that the second series o.
training camps will end in November
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
RACE NOTING IN
NORTHERN CITIES
CALLS OUT GUARD

CHESTER, Penn, July 28.-With
armed guards patrolling large area
the city is quiet today after another
outbreak last night, when race rioting
resulted in two deaths and what is be-
lieved to be the mortal injury of sew
eral others. The whole negro section
of Chester is now roped off and saloons
and amusement places closed.
While the riots are the direct result
o. the killing of a young white man
by negro, officers declared today that
i'll feeling leading up to the first killing
was caused largely by the importation
OF negroes from the south.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
DRASTIC ORDERS HAV-
ING EFFECT IN RUSSIA
CHILD NARROWLY
ESCAPES DEATH

Little Eva Claire Shiver, the 6-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Shiyer, narrowly escaped death under
the wheels of an automobile driven by
Mrs. Arthur Mize, yesterday afternoon,
The child was playing with several
others in front of the residence of
j. Ralston Cargill on Lee street, and
started to run across the street just
as three cars and a wagon CHANGED to
be passing. Mrs. Mize, who was driv-
ing a Ford, was Mortified to see the lit
tie girl rush directly in front of her
car and in an effort to avoid tragedy,
turned sharply toward the curb, away
from the child.
Had it not been for the fact that the
Ford was running at a slow rate of
speed, the little girl would have un-
doubtedly been hurled under the wheels
but as the car turned, only the fender
struck her and she was knocked down
in such manner as to fall clear of the
car.
The accident was witnessed by pass
ersby and the child was Immediately
carried into the Cargill home, where a
hurried examination showed that ap-
parently only severe bruises about the
body and limbs had been sustained.
Witnesses of the accident declare
that no blame can be attached to Mrs.
Mize.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
AWAIT ARRIVAL
Of MASTER LIST
To BEGIN WORK

The exemption board for Sumter
county, composed of Sheriff Lucius
Harvey, Clerk H. f. Allen and DR.. R.
E. Cato. has not yet received from the
state or federal N .litary authorities the
r-aster list to be sent out, from which
the names of the men first to be called
lcr examination will be taken.
1t was expected that this list would
be received yesterday, but it failed to
appear and the mails again today have
thus far brought nothing from the ad-
iutant generals office in Atlanta, or the
provost marshal generals headquar-
ters in Washington, d. c.
Nothing can be done toward notify
ire the drafted men in this district un
til the official list has been received by
the exemption board, and it is indicated
by the local officials that it will be
the middle of next week before the
notices are sent out, providing the list
shows up in time for operations to be-
gin on Monday.
Instructions given out thus far from
Washington indicate that the local
boards, upon receiving the official list,
are to cross out in red ing those num-
bers not affecting their districts, the
remaining numbers forming the list
from which the districts quota must be
furnished.
Enough men will be summoned for
examination to insure the securing Of
the full quota, the names being taken
from the head of the list in the order
drawn.
Five days are allowed from the time
the call is made, the notices sent out
and the list posted, until the men are
actually required to appear before the
board for physical examination. Then
seven days are allowed for the fling
or exemption claims and 10 days for the
filing of affidavits in support of these
claims.
The Sumter county board is planning
to use every possible means to expedite
matters once the Official list has been
received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
AMERICUs MEN GET
MANY STATE OFFICES

The election Of officers of the state
camp, P. o. S. of A, held at Albany
on Wednesday, resulted in the choice
of four Americus men to fill high posi-
tions in the state organization.
The balloting occurred Wednesday
night.
The Americus men elected to office in
the state camp are; A NJ Guerry, vice
president, formerly master of forms;
G. NJ Bragg, master Of forms; E. j.
McMath. treasurer, formerly president;
]. N. Carter, secretary, formerly treas
urer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
sNITcHMtN EXPECT
To STRIKE TOMORROW

CHICAGO. July 27.-Twenty- y-five
hundred switchmen employed on the
Chicago terminals are expected to
strike at o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. The walk-out, it is expected, will
tie up considerable government trans
portation, the railroads stating the
strike is induced by efforts of the
brotherhoods to establish the closed
shop"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
Fighting in Streets.

LONDON, July 27.-There has been
fresh street fighting in Petrograd dur
ing the last two days, according to a
dispatch to Copenhagen papers, as
transmittedhy the Exchange Telegraph
agency today. The extreme socialist
element had organized great revolt
the dispatches state, but troops sup
pressed the rioting after lively fisht-
in No details are given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
.sIAMESE TWIN MELONS
GROWN BY ". R. ROCKS

w. r. Rocks. who grows such delic-
Gus Pink Queen" cRntaloupes, brou3ht
into the office of the Times-Recorden
this morning "Siamese twins" The
two cantaloupes. which were perfectly
matured and ripe, were grown together
on one side. their full length, This,
however, did not detract from their eX-
cellent flavor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
GERMAN SUBMARINE
BURNED BY CREW

PARIS, July PA German sub
marine has been destroyed at Calais
The vessel ran aground and the crew
set gasoline in the ships tanks afire
All of the crew were made prisoners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
THOMAS EDGAR MAYO
BURIED THIS MORNING

The funeral OF Thomas Edgar Mayo,
Who died on Wednesday in Atlanta, was
held this morning at 10 o'clock from
the chapel of the Americus Undertak-
ing Company interment being made in
Oak Grove cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27

Germans, thus giving their gunners the
range of unprotected Russian battal-
ions and exposing these troops to mer
ciless slaughter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
, 4 y \ = y \ +
FOOD BILL C0NFEREES
HOLD UP BOTH HOUSES :

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 27. =
: AConferees on the food bill con
tinued their work today, while =
; both houses recessed, awaiting :
, their report, which may be made :
early tonight. :
' = 4 4 4 4 \ = = + 4 4 = =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
Renewal Of Riots Not Expected.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July PA re-
newal of race riots such as occurred
here yesterday is not expected, al
though national guardsmen are patrol
ling the business section of the city
Martial law has not been formally pro
claimed. but soldiers on duty have full
power to prevent such disturbances as
occurred yesterday
----
leaving Mcpherson more or less aban-
doned 10 future army activities, where
as the plans in contemplation are Of 4
greater permanency.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY pap
in the Third Congressional District wi
Associated Press Service.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-29

OF A WIFE
LONG TO REALIZE 1T
the connecting door between our
rooms. He listened a moment-a
moment in which 1 could feel my
heart beat furiousIy-and then there
came a discreet tapping.
''It was so faint that only for its
continuation 1 might have thought
my foolish fears were making me
give a sinister meaning to perfectly
innocent, though to me unexplain-
able, noise.
Then, as 1 again heard the tap
ping little louder this time-I took
courage and slowly tiptOed to the
door. Then l drew a long silent
breath for the bolt was shot into
place just as Ruth had left it.
But my heart stopped again as 1
heard the bolt slip on the other side
of the door and saw the knob slowly
turn.
What if my bolt did not hold I
thought. Thank God it did, and I
heard smothered, whispered ex-
O4chLAAchI4O44 I4AChI OOU44uCu vel P4OAc1AACe
Again came the tapping
louder and more insistent this time.
1 imagined all sorts of terrible things
all the horrible accounts Of hotel
rObberies and murders l had ever
read came into my head and then the
blessed thought that Ruth was just
across theshall came to me and sent
the blood racing back to my heart.
81 tried to think whether should
reach for the telephone and call the
Office or open my outside door and
try and awaken Ruth. Like all wom-
en- hated to make a scene of this
kind-hated to have my name
coupled with the sensational story
that l knew would be impossible to
keep out of the papers if I made a
public fuss.
"AI at once it came to me that
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-29

OS4NA AAhShS4 ~ ~
YOU MUST SEE A WE
''Margie," said Paula, 81 wish I did
not have to tell you what happened
that memorable night in Philadel-
phia. In the next few hours chang
ed from foolishly trusting girl to
saddened woman who believed in
nothing, had confidence in no one.
I'VE fingered at table and Earnest
repeated, What sacrifice would you
could you make for me, you baby
child?' His hand closed over mine
regardless of anyone in the dining
room that might be looking our way.
81 answered the conYulsiVe pres
sure and said, would and will make
any sacrifice for the man love-
God help me, Margie, 1 thought I
meant it, for Notwithstanding all the
lust 1 had seen masquerading as love
since 1 had been alone in the world l
still dreamed that my love and my
lover were of divinity itself.
Before we could say more, Ruth
Dayton brought critic from one Of
the afternoon papers over to our
table and in a few minutes l excused
myself and went up to my room.
CAS- it does to all Tight-thinking
young girls, a declaration of love
meant to me marriage only and l be-
gan to plan for it while was getting
ready for bed.
"'Oh, mother mine, I wish you
could know that your little girl is
perfectly happy tonight said softly
to myself. Margie, I almost seemed
to feel the silent benediction of my
mothers hands upon my brow-and
caught her oft-repeated Good night
and God bless you
81 had almost passed from these
sweetest of waking dreams, in which
the two people loved-my dead
mother and my living sweetheart
were all mixed In. into nv usual
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
GERMANY MUST RECKON
U. S. POWER, CRITIC Says
Influence Already Felt, SuIz-
man Says and Must Not
Be UndereStimated

COPENHAGEN, July Captain Won
Salzmann, military critic of the Berlin
Vossische Zeitung. devoted two columns
TO the military influence of America on
the war, on which he says it will be
necessary to reckon if the struggle lasts
until 1918. He states the powerful IN
fiuehce of American intervention on
Germany's opponents and on neutrals is
already evident and that Uhe effects
must not be underestimate.
Captain Won Saltzmann says that in
regard to quality, the American soldiers
will not attain the standards of bril-
lance characterizing the French and
German armies, or their talent in lead
ership, finesse in execution and quick
ness of decision, but that Americas mill
itary contribution. like Great Britain's
will find expression in numbers and
mechanical application of brute power.
America s.nnumbers, he writes, are
counted upon by the entente in respect
of men. artillery and particularly avi-
ators Incorporated in divisional units
with British and French troops, as Cap
tain Won Salzmann expects the Ameri-
can forces to be. he says they will be,
he saws they will be worthy opponents.
Nevertheless the Americans will not
affect the result on the western front. he
writes, because Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg says the submarine will force a
decision before they become a decisive
factor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-07-10
h CH|LD'S LAXATIVE
IS SYRUP OF FIGS"
Made from fruit-Can't harm
tender, stomach, liver
and bowels

If your little ones tongue is coated, it
is a sure sign the stomach, liver and
bowels need a gentle, thorough cleans
ing al once. When your child is cross,
peevish. lstless, pale doesn't sleep, eat
or act naturally: If breath is bad. stom-
acn sour. system full of cold, throat
sore. or if feverish, give a teaspoonful
of California Syrup of Figs" and in a
few hours all the clogged-up, constipat-
ed waste. sour bile and undigested food
will gently move out of the bowels, and
you nave we'll, playful child again.
sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep it handy be-
cause they know its action on the stom-
acn. Ever and bowels is prompt and
sure They also know little given TO-
dav saves a sick child tomorrow.
ASK your druggist for y50-cent bot
tie of california Syrup of Figs" which
contains directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on
the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here. Get the genuine, made by Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company"