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The Washington times., 1917-03-31
The Miracles of Battle
As Seen BY the Amateur.

insist on these points-always in
viting you to bear in mind that have
no authority for them except my own
conclusion from my own amateur OBJ
servation-for two reasons. First,
for the sake of those who, having
husbands and sons and friends and
brothers at the front, or being them
selves in training for that fiery or
deal, are tormented by the idea that
nothing can long escape these terri
BILE engines OF destruction which have
eyes in the air, and whose trajectory
can be determined so exactly by their
elaborate sighting contrivances and
carefully calculated corrections that
they can slay a man infallibly fifteen
miles off. They can, oh, anxious
ones: but somehow they don't
The commander-in-chie with whom
I spent a very pleasant afternoon. was
good enough to take me to witness
eirtsin terrifying methods OF dsstruo-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
IN COMMAND or
THE u. S. NAVY

WASHINGTON D. c., April 12.-
The man who puts the teeth in the
ravy's dreadnaughts is Admiral Ralph
Earle, chief of the bureau of ord
nance
His is the task of building and in
stalling the giant guns for the fleet
He it is who most keep abreast of tbs
ceaseless struggle of the nations fol-
. Out-ranging gun"
Striving for the fraction of ordnance
power which may mean success OF
failure to a fleet, Admiral Earle is in
Sailing in the navy the biggest guns
now known to naval warfare. Rumot
has it that he is even planning to
reach into the future with bigger
ones.
The ordnance bureau, under Earle
has taken rapid strides in naval de-
velopment The navy department re-
ports briefly, "he has discharged his
duties in a most satisfactory man
ner."
Most satisfactory, indeed, they must
be, that he is retained in charge OF
this vital bureau during this period OF
national preparation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedfcrds Black raught.

McDuff, Val suffered for severa
years." says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, o
This place, with sick headache, anC
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to try
rhedford's Black Draught, which | did
and found il to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel q
little bad, they ask me for dose, and i
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell OF sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using ack-Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
ieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similaI
symptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
package to-day. NC i2a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
Citation.

Mrs. ]. T. Wimberly VS.. ]. T. VIM
berly. Complaint. Libel for Divorce.
In Sumter Superior Court. Returna-
Bile to the May Term, 1917.
To J. T. Wimberly: You are hereby
required personally or by an attor-
ney to be and appear at the Superior
court to be holden for the County OF
Sumter on 4th Monday in May, 1917
then and there to show cause why this
petition should not be granted, as in
default thereof, the court will pro-
coed as to justice shall appertain.
Witness the Honorable q. A. Little
John, Judge of the Superior Court this
22nd day of March, 1917.
S. r. HEYS,
Deputy Clerk, Superior Court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
The WHATCHAMA COLUMN
By George Martin

The lap is one of those rare human
institutions which, though constantly
being sat upon still survives.
1t always appears when you siI
down. Nobody knows where it goes
when you stand up. 1t was invented
by Mothers. Mothers have worn laps
ever since Eve evoluted from fig leaves
to furbelows. Fathers have the frame
work for laps but they lack the con-
Meeting links.
Laps are used for many things
among matrons for holding babies and
bowls full OF cake batter; among low
ers for holding each other; and among
various classes Of persons for var
icus number of things.
Some fellows haven't room in their
laps for anything but their stomachs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

The people of the city have enjoyed
the three rehearsals given by John
Robinson's circus just before they
leave for their long trip They have
been our neighbors during the winter.
and every one hopes that they will
return next fall The shows furnished
much amusement during the winter
aad the rehoarsals were witnessed
with much interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
To Drive Out Malaria

And Build Up The System
Take the old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it Is
Ouinine aud Iron in tasteless form.
The Quinine drives out malaria, the
Iron builds up th system. soc. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

The high schools of the Third con-
gressional district are our guests to-
day and tomorrow. and every one
joins in hearty welcome,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

The sacred rites of matrimony have
been denounced through the conduct
o; many young men in rushing for
brides because of the war situation
Any patriotic and self-respecting wo-
man would consider it an insult to be
the object of protection for that class
OF "slackers."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

That Texan was true patriot when
he hoisted the Stars and Stripes with
the Canadian regiment at Vimy ridge
ard went into battle. His fate was :
wound which he must have known
would surely follow if it was possible
for the Germans to avow their enmity
with true aim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

Only one suggestion for Congress
make the army legislation ample for
the "slackers" who seek marriage to
avoid army service
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
SedbOdrd Air Line
rhe Progressive Railway Of The SOHtt

The Progressive Railway OF the SOHtt
Leave Americas for Cordele. Ro-
chelle, Abbeville Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m.
$3.50 m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
3:0S p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland. Col
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date points
10000 q m
Seaboard Buffet Panlor Sleeping Car
on Trains 13 and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 1925 p. m, and leav-
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Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
$3.50 a. m, will be open for passengers
at ii 10 p. m.
For further information apply to II.
P. Everett, Local Agent, Americas.
Ca; c. W. Small, Div. Pass. Agent.
Savannah, Ga; C. p RYAN, G. P. A,
Y -lorfolk. Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

The Third Ditrict Fair for Americas
in the fall will have the official Geor
gia show of the American Poultry AS
ISOLATION. This adds prestige to the
first fair which this section has wit
messed for many years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

We wonder if President Wilson con-
siders Hughes as "objectional, offens-
i've and obnoxious" just because he
didn't agree with him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

Costa Rico says she's with Uncle
Sam, and furthermore she'll prove K
ii necessary. That's the courage which
allowed David to count ten over Col
isth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
' ' ' ' Y '
EVERYBODY WENT TO
SCHOOL IN TULSA, OKLA.

TULSA, OKLA, April 13.-Ev-
) erybody in Tulsa went to school 4
today. 1t was All Go To School 4
) day for young and middle age.l Of 4
all sorts. They all went, too. 4
= \ = \ 4 \ 4 = Z 4 = y 4 = 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

Julian Street has written something
complimentary to the South. meaning
the City OF Birmingham. but the edi
tor Of Golfers probably didn't see
the manuscript before it was printed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

! The Georgia Elks have postponed
their state convention because of the
war situation. The president has re
quested that no large public gather
ings assemble, and il should be fol-
lowed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

1t is hoped that Uncle Sam will keen
one German ship for every one which
the Germans have sunk of ours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

Reports few quick and fast late
yesterday afternoon that the aiser was
dead Too good to be true.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

The army and navy is calling for
the young manhood of America-are
you ready?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

If you don't love your country and
your flag, fly the one which you do
and it'll be attended to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
Join the Red Cross.

1t was Villas day against Carranza.
according to the dispatches yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

| The nomination is personally
Objectionable, offensive and OBJ
noxious to me. l intend to fight it
to the very end. Under the con-
stitution nomination to the federal
judiciary are made with the adj
vice and consent of the senate
The advice of the senators in this
matter was not taken, and l am
frank to say that my consent will
be withheld"
Yea, verify, he hath spoken-the
tom-cat senator considers that Presi-
dent Wilson insulted him, and he pro-
! ceeds to make known this belief in
language which carries such verbage
as Objectionable, offensive and obnox-
ious to me-" That is a great amount
of territory for a Georgia senator to
take in whom the people have never
passed upon in their primary. How
does Senator Hardwick know that he
is not Objectionable, offensive and OBJ
noxious" to the majority of the people
of Georgia? One thing we gather from
+ba f,tt,tra pnIitioo1 tho
senator will find out in his next race
that the Macon convention didn't lie
ense him to play Atlas so far as Geor-
gia was concerned.
AS for Judge Whipple, we know of
him by reputation and can assure the
ipeople of this section who also know
him, that nothing but binding political
prejudice and enmity prompts Senator
Hardwick to issue such statement in
his attempt to block the nomination
OF the president.
The Times-Recorder desired to see
Judge T. A. Littlejohn. of this city,
nominated and confirmed for the
judgeship. Should senatorial cour-
tesy" deprive the president Of his
selection and set Senators Smith and
Hardwick up as Georgia's dictators,
we would greatly desire the nomina-
ton of Judge Littlejohn Still, in that
instant we have nothing to assure us
that Senator Hardwick would not con-
slider Judge Littlejohn as objection
allie, offensive and obnoxious" 1t is
not only selfish and local pride which
causes US to maintain an immovable
desire for the appointment of Judge
Littlejohn-his qualifications as a
gentleman and a jurist entitle him tC
the ermine 1t is not as a neighbor t.
Judge Whipple that we would like tt
see him confirmed since he has beer
nominated by President Wilson, but
only as a policy that petty politics
should not invade our judiciary to the
extent that a senator can secure the
dissenting voice of the great confirm
ing body.
If Senator Hardwick charges thai
anything except politics causes Judge
Whipple to be objectionable, offens'
i've and abnoxious." then there are
many friends of the judge who will
take keen delight and pleasure in
hearing these things personally from
the junior senator from Georgia, and
We doubt that senatorial courtesy
will prevail in that gathering.
AS for John T. West, of Thomson
whom Senator Hardwick espouses. he
is held in the highest 6Sceem by
many friends over Georgia. and they
would have greeted his nomination
with pleasure.
But the people of Georgia do not
care to see the system of courts dis
turbed and possibly ultimately de-
stroyed through the objections of a
missioned- and will never, very likely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

When your Shoes need an
operation, call the Shoe Sur
geons.
And we will show you what
modern machinery and expert
enced skill will do towards put
ting old and broken shoes back
on their feet"
You will find that after your
shoes have undergone treatment
in our shop, that they are restor-
ed to their strength and neat ap-
pearance and at a cost not to be
criticized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13
rHE. TIMES RECORDER
ESTABLISHED 1879.

Published every Sunday morning and
every afternoon except Saturday, and
Weekly, by the Times-Recorder Co.
(Incorporated)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-13

Entered as second class matter at
postoffice at Americas, Ca. under act
OF March 8, 1879.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
JAPAN IS MAKING
 OVER BAD BOYS.

I asked MT. Tomeoka to tell me something of his private work to which he now is giving his entire attention.
 While chaplain in Hokkaido," he re- piled, q made a careful study of 300 cases in Sorachi prison and found that in 85 per cent of the cases the inmates had been wayward boys. Their crime began in youth, when environment, rather than determination, ruled their acts.
 Seventeen years ago I took one in- corrigible boy into my home and start ed the present Home school He was the companion of my four boys. In the course of time he was completely reformed. We have had 300 boys in the school and 75 per cent have been thoroly reformed and are leading good lives. But this school has been only an experiment.
 Two years ago I secured from the government a tract of land in the Hok- kaido, amounting to 2,500 acres. Of this 2.000 acres will be rented to ten ants-poor men, who can be induced to go to Hokkaido and settle there.
 When they have gotten started, they
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
EMPHASIZES RUN
 BY ELECTRICITY

The system of propulsion being in- stalled in the U. S. s. Tennessee, sup erdreadnaught of the largest and finest class, now under construction, differs from any now in use by battleships. says the Electrical Experimenter In- stead of the propellers being mechanic ally connected to the driving engines or turbines, there are two steam tur- pines developing over 33,O00 horse power driving electric generators which furnish current to four 67OO horsepower motors, each motor driy- ing a propeller
 Electric drive for battleships has been adopted after a careful investi- gation by the navy department to whom it presented numerous features of structural, operating and military advantage, among which are: That the steam turbine developing the el- ectric energy may be located in any desired portion of the ship, that the propelling machinery may thus be bet ter protected from injury, that full power may be available for reversing and that greater rapidity in maneuver- ing is made possible, compared with existing mechanical systems of control
 In addition to the main generating equipment and propelling motors, the contract includes the auxiliaries for the main turbine generator sets and smaller auxiliary turbine generators supplying light and power through out the ship. The Tennessee will have several hundred electric motors for doing nearly all the work on board from raising the anchor to steering Electricity will also be used for cook ing, ice making, refrigeration and nu merous other purposes. In all about 27,500 horsepower of elctricity will be needed, the amount required for a city of about 100000 inhabitants.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
BEAUTIFUL CITY
 OF KOBE, JAPAN
 DAMAGED BY QUAKE

Last November, the whole of cen tral Japan was shaken by a severe earthquake, worse than had been eX- perienced in those parts in 25 years. The quake was briefly reported by ca ble at the time and it was stated that the damage done did not amount to much. It now appears that hardly a house escaped being damaged in some way, altho very curiously no buildings were entirely demolished, but all suf- fered cracked walls, and dislodged chimneys.
 The City of Kobe, which has pop ulation of 49S,317 people is located in Central Japan and is one of the most beautiful cities ill the Flowery king dom. It lies at the foot of picturesque mountains, stretched lazily along the water front. On the slopes of the surrounding hills where most of the finest residences are, both Japanese and foreign, some of the houses were
 
 so shaken that the roofs fell in and the walls tumbled into the streets.
 Earthquake experts of Japan are inclined to believe the subsistence of subterranean Assures below the sea bottom off the city was the cause of the disturbance which was accompan- jed by prolonged roar, like the boom ing of number of cannon, accompan- jed by heated oppressive atmosphere which caused an even greater panic than the damage justified. Forum ately no one was killed and only very few were injureded in any way.
 It is claimed that people who were spending the afternoon on the famous Rokkosan mountains just behind the city of Kobe, saw one of the neighbor. ing hillsides move during one of the tremors.
 In Kioto, the big railroad station had all it's windows broken and the walls sagged in several places.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26

board the Toyo Risen Kaisha liner Tenyo Maru which arrived in this port last night from the Orient Seymour boarded the ship at Honolulu
 When dinner was served the first night out Seymour calmly seated him self at a table in the first dining sal oon. Then he went into the smoking rom, ordered a cigar and some bever- ages. Picking out one of the unoc- cupied staterooms he settled himself for the night. There were not enough coverings on his bed for comfort and he rang for extra blankets.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26

The skin of the whale in places has been found, il is said, to be as much as two feet in thickness.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
BIG DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT! PRIZE WALTZ,
 NEW FEATURE!

The members of the Moose Lodge announce a new feature for their pop ular Saturday night dances in their new hall, and that is a prize waltz. A four piece orchestra will be in at tendance and everything will be done by the genial hosts to make the dance a success Be sure to be there or you will be sorry.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26

In the morning, before breakfast, he went to the barber shop, got shaved and shampooed and told the barber to send the bill to the purser. He then proceeded to breakfast. Purser Nc Combe, entered the dining saloon and discovered an extra passenger. Sey- mour was escorted to the steerage and locked up for the remainder of the voyage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26

As a new convenience for house. wives a mop and floor brush have been combined on one handle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26

of Monte Carlo" Big gParamoun i ,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
GALVANIZED NERVE"
 FOUND ON STOWAWAY.

The San Francisco Chronicle of the sixteenth says:
 Described by the purser as a man with galvanized nerve" William V. Seymour was the chief attraction on
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26

will pay enough rent to return the aid and also support the reform school for 150 boys on the other 500 acres ''- Maynard Owen Williams, in The Chris tian Herald.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
STOCK TO BE SOLD.

As I am moving to new location, will sell my stock O. groceries and Tobaccos at reasonable prices. My stock in the future will consist only of Dry Goods.-THE GATEWAY STORE.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
ST. JOHNS SOCIAL CLUB
 WILL MEET TONIGHT.

There will be the usual meeting of the St. Johns Social Club this even ing at the Club rooms after Choir prac- tice at 9 o'clock
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26

Spain is believed to have 5,500,000,- GOO tons of coal In deposits scattered over nine provinces.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
REVILLA

Pete Stewart Mr. and Mrs x. W. Sweetser. William J. Coulter, Capt. Raymond N. Nelson, R W. Keith, J. E. Publico, J. Cortigan
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26
REGISTERED AT HOTELS
STEDMAN

C. C. Harris, Charles Hidsenson, P Shanahan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-26

All circumstances are suspicious to some people
The Washington times., 1917-09-08
tSoa n Co.. NV Teiephons
tOOo n 0Heet N.M Main 925
Q4"'e4 An"o"netintrts'
RresbyteEian
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT

CONNECTICUT AVE AND ST.
M. Pleasant Cara Get off nt n ST.
OHARIsEs WOOD, Minister.
JOHN CARRuTHERS, Assistant Minister.
CHARLES TEYIs, Minister at Peck Chapel.
WARTIME STAFF.
DAVID r wyiIe, Field Assistant: Albert
Brookhouss, Special Field Secretary: Miss
DorOthy CopsnhAver. Director Young Women .
Work; hlsg Carolyn Smith, Assistant; Miss
Nay siEiOC. scerSsaTy Of yisitatioP sno sur.
Ma EllEabSth Johnson, Musical Program:
hrIs1 Helen Scott. once Secretary, daily .
70 8: william Collier, Sexton.
D. n, rocsption for nm In uniform. Twelfth
Third Flsld Artillery Regiments especially In
EaTpper for girls at ArB. walter Clephane .
lawn, Gem. ave. and LennoK 81, Chevy
ChAsa, Nd. Take Chevy Chase car to District
lima Two blocks beyood is home. Any
10 cone Il hsArtiiy invited to do 80, with 10
etNpIY-YounE Mems Class. Iol5.
MORNING SERVICE, Il: sermon BY Dr.
ISneh.on at University Club to - For;
AfySr men at /; IA. Fort Aysr men meet
IiET,G. "AT HOME to All Young Peo-
pls. Tea supper, muEic, acquaintarceship.
f.tIa, MUSICAL service. soloists: Miss F1ors
BrEIs. Mr.. Herman RAksmAn and Mr.. Rich
g. reGGisr service. special sermon.
a61rnaG by Dr.. WOOdI The France
the soldier VIII Find"
WEEK DATS-TussdAy, .. m, at church.
KnittinS club. ThurSday. social prsyer ser
V1ca 9: D. m. At church: s:R, social half
ho1r. Yriday. RED Cross Book club for young
wsnsa e 2, n: At church; .s,,-., -,
a n ruEuiaF reception for men IN the navy,
Chaplain RoundtreS In charge.
The Washington times., 1917-09-08
MOTORMEN'S PAY
AVERAGES Low,
BUREAU REPORTS

Ninety-eight per cent Of the reEu-
lar motormen on American electric
railways earn less than "a cents an
hour; 10 per cent earn less than "a
cents an hour.
These figures were made public to-
day by the Bureau OF labor Statis-
tics. following a protracted study OF
IOI companies in 81 Of the larger
American cities. The bureaus agents
found nearly all OF .he companies
had a sliding scale of wages based on
length OF service. The annual in.
crease usually is cent an hour.
Some companies continue the in,
creases for ten years.
Conductors usually are paid at the
same rate as motormen, but the
length of their service does not aver
age so high. Extra" men were
found by the bureaus investigators
to be very poorly paid. The most diff,
ficuIt problem facing the railways is
the regulation OF working hours.
Some companies pay for a full eight
hour day whether the employe works
eight hours or not. Most of them
force their men to work long hours
overtime.