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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
BRITISH HORSE SHIP
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, August o
The British steamer Argalia, sailing
from this port July 18th for British
port with a cargo Of horses, has been
torpedoed and sunk with the loss of
Captain Morris and ten members Of the
crew, according to a message received
by the ships agents here today. The
survivors were landed at Glasgow, but
it is not stated where the vessel went
down. Forty American muleteers sail
Cd on board the steamer, and their fate
is unknown. The Argalia was in the
British admiralty service when tor
pedoed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
j. s. TROOPS TAKE
INTEREST IN WORK

AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP in
France, August 9-The deepest i'm
preston obtained after three weeks in
the American training camp here is
the absolute earnestness and serious
ness with which these splendid young
men take the tasg before them. There
exists no disposition on their part to
underestimate the meaning of the
work cut out for them, and all appear
eager to absorb all war knowledge
possible. When called upon to act as
instructors, it is believed that many
will be found eminently qualified to
fiji these positions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
SERIOUS TROUBLE
BY |. ". ". RIOTERS

MUSKOGEE, Okla, August Six
alleged members of the Industrial
Workers of the World were arrested
here today and several others driven
away, as the result of an attempt to
dynamite a number of freight cars in
a mining district in Ottowa county, ac-
cording to a statement issued by the
United States marshal's office here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
WILL APPEAL EVERY
EXEMPTION CLAIM

NEW YORK, August 9.-The gov
eminent will appeal every claim of ex-
emption from draft granted by local
exemption boards in New York city.
This determination was announced to-
day after organization of the district
board had been completed with Charles
E. Hughes, former republican presiden-
tial candidate, as chairman. Roscoe
Conklin, who is in charge of examina-
tions in the city, stated this afternoon
that thirty-three per cent. Of men sum-
mcned for examination are being pass
eI and accepted for service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
SEVEN KILLED OR
WOUNDEDDUR|NG
TARGET PRACTISE

MARIETTA, Ca, August 9.-Ssven
spectators were killed or wounded late
yesterday afternoon at the close OF
artillery practice by the student off
GERS from Fort MCPHERSON, when a
shell from one Of the field pieces
struck the side of Mount Kennesaw and
then richocheted off.
One of the victims was a white wo-
nan, named Mrs. Harris, who was on
her way home in buggy when the
shell was fred. The other victims were
negroes, three of whom met instant
death, and three serious injuries which
may result in their death.
The artillery practice was part of
the training of the three batteries of
artillery, which, with the companies
Of infantry and cavalry composing the
student officers regiment at Fort Nc
Pherson, are now engaged in making
a ten-day hike, which is the final fea-
ture of their training for commissions
in the new draft army. Since the
government has not yet supplied these
student officers with field pieces, they
are using the guns belonging to Bat
terry B, which is a part of the Georgia
field battalion.
The squad in charge of the gun was
located on the north side Of the noun
tain, and it was believed was entirely
cut of range of any of the inhabitants
OF this section.
1t was some time after the shell,
which was of the compression type
shrapnel, had been fred, before it was
known that a fatal accident had oc-
Cured. The students then rendered
every assistance in their power to the
injured.
The infantry and cavalry had been
encamped at Smyrna the greater part
of the day, while the three batteries of
artillery had INDUCED in their target
practice against the side of old Ken
Eesaw since early morning.
The targets were located at the foot
Of a knoll which is one of the spurs
Of Kennesaw mountain. The projectile
missed the targets, it was said, and
struck the top of the knoll, ricochet~
ing when it did so over towards a
road which was lined with spectators
who were watching target practice.
Mrs. Harris, the white woman who
was killed, was taking negro servant
home in a buggy. The bomb, which
struck the buggy, killed both Mrs. Har-
ris and the negro woman who was with
her and broke the lex of the horse.
The others who were injured were
among the spectators.
The dead are:
Mrs. Seth Harris, about 80 years old,
wife of section foreman of the W, &
A railroad
Charles Martin, colored, about 35
years old.
Fifteen year old son OF Jim Holla-
man, a negro.
The injured:
Jim Hollaman, both legs torn from
body; one arm severed, badly cut about
face and head.
Jim Coleman, badly cut about body,
and has chance to- recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
GERMAN MINERS IN
BIC MASS MEETING

AMSTERDAM, August "a meeting
.of eight thousand miners held at Es-
sen, Germany, for a discussion of coal
problems as associated with food and
wages, developed into an impressive
demonstration for peace by agreement,
and democratic reforms. Essen, is
the center of the famous pan-German
propaganda.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
SECOND STAGE UF
WAR COMMENCES

LONDON, August 9.-The correspon-
dent of the Times at the headquarters
OF the Seventh Russian army talked
with General Korniloff on the eve Of
his departure to take over supreme
command. General Korniloff said:
THE first stage of the war is over.
The second stage begins today"
The correspondent says that the Rus
sian commander repudiates the posi-
bility of the Russians surrendering. He
holds that if Russia concludes dis
honorable peace to which traitors have
been driving her, she will become a
German colony forever.
The new government must realize
the necessity of inviting the allies to
help in recognizing the railway serv-
ice for warfare. If Germany has decid-
ed, as all signs indicate, to transfer
the main pressure to the Russian front
it would be hopeless to rely Oh meth
DDS that availed against the inferior
Austrian troops.
Russia is full of splendid fighting
men. Ten millions have already been
enrolled but they are scarcely trained.
They are too busy attending meetings,
instead of drill. These millions sug-
gest the necessity of being helped by
British and French officers as Serbians,
Rumanians, Greeks ard Americans al
ready have bene aided.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
NEW WAREHOUSE BEING PUT
UP BY TENNESSEE CHEMICAL co.

The Tennessee Chemical Company is
ereotin q large storage warehouse, %
X so feet, fronting the Seaboard Air
Line. 1t was necessary to build this
additional storage warehouse to take
care of the increasing business Of the
plant The work is being done by
John w. Shiyer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09

Russia are strengthened today by
London Times news dispatch from
Odessa, saying the belief is growing
there that the Teutons hope to take
the port.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
Tentons Driving For Odessa.

LONDON, August 9.-Recent reports
that Odessa, one of the chief Russian
Black Sea ports, is the objective of the
present German offensive in southeast
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-09
= PROBABLY FAIR TONIGHT =
: WITH SHOWERS FRIDAY. =
TODAY WINDS UP
EXAMINATION Of
500ORAF TEDMEN

Tonight will see the wind-up of the
physical examinations conducted by the
Sumter Exemption Board of the 500
men summoned on the first call under
the military draft act. While there
have thus far been about 25 men who
failed to appear for examination, the
per centage of those who did not re-
spond to the summons is considered
comparatively small.
Yesterday the physicians examined
100 men, two or three of those who
failed to show up on Tuesday coming
ia to be examined. Thirty-seven men
were rejected for physical disability,
while only of those accepted did not
file notice of their intention to claim
exemption.
During the past two days % men
have filed no claim for exemption, out
of 229 accepted by the examining ply
sicians
The officials of the exemption board
believe that they will begin the con-
sideration of exemption claims early
next week, as it will be practically
impossible for them to tabulate the re-
suits of the physical examination with
in two or three days.
Ten days are allowed for the filing
Of exemption affidavits, but as fast as
these claims are presented, the board
plans to pass on them, in order that
no congestion may occur in the pro
ceedings. The local board will not
pass on industrial exemptions. these
claims going before the district board
a. Macon.
The men who failed to appear for
physical examination yesterday in an
swer to the summons Of the board
were:
John Ernest Harp enlisted
John Henry Brown.
Will Davis.
Fred Harrison Bowden.
Genie Walls.
Willie James.
James Tharton.
Griffin Birch
Ed Crawford.
Albert Cooper.
14,I ~ hn W
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The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1917-01-06


WORLDS CREATION
You cannot find it out by telescope!
You cannot find it out by wild mathematical calcula-
tons!
By faith understand that the periods arranged
by the Word of God and all the stars and planets including
the and the and the EARTH were arranged in
systematic order when God said the word
By faith understand it,
You to college and study astronomy and geology
until you thousand years DID, and you won't know
beans about it when you get through.
The way understand it is by FAITH.
God said, "Let there be light, and there light"
May God give us some sense! May God help us to take
His Word
take it, and stand by it, and I say to the modern
astronomer "You teaching pack of es say to the
evoutionist, "You of the devip And I say to the
higher critic "You came from the same sourcep'
shall take the Sword of the Spirit!
The Bible that God made all these things in six
days of twentyfour hours eachand believe it, although
do not consider that that is anything very wonderful for
the Infinite, Eternal God.
(To be Continued)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1917-01-06

his heart he shall have whatsoever he saith.
g.. What things We desire, when We pray, be-
lieve that We receive them, and HAVE THEM"
You will find more fear than you will find faith
You will find more doubt than you will find trust!
1t is beautiful to sing Ts sweet to trust in Jesus
but how many there who have gotten to the
place where they live the life of fahfath in the Eternal
God, Whose promises SURE, yea and amen!
THINGS IMPOSSIBLE TO THE NATURAL MAN ACCOMPLISHED
THROUGH FAITH IN GOD
In this eleventh chapter of Hebrews, have placed
before us long line of heroes of faiten who accom-
pshed marvellous things Among other things they shut
the mouths of wild beasts; they stayed the heat of fiery
furnace they crossed the Red Sea and the River Jordan
dry land; they subdued kingdoms and few hundred,
under their leadership put to flight tens of thousands and
there was nothing that they did not accomplish.
This Epistle was written to Jewish converts They
were proud all these heroes just America is proud
of George Washington Abraham Lincoln and others They
were proud Noah they proud of Abraham, they
proud of and Jacob and David and Sampson and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12

games and all that sort of thing fill out
and mail this card if YOU find YOU are
going. OF if after YOU leave here and
think of anythink you would like to have
attended to or sent you from here, let
us know The scouts will do the rest"
The card IS addressed to the scout head
quarters here and bears request that
a scout brother be assigned to the person
signing the card.
SCOUTS CAMP
The camp which the scouts were to hold
near Prescott was postponed on account
of the impure water at the site. Later,
through the generosity of ]. A. VanHoose
of Bangor, the scouts were given permis-
sion to go there for 10 days, beginning
September 4. The VanHoose plantation
covers 1900 acres, and has spring on it,
the water of which ~has been approved of
by the health office of the city.
In order that many of the scouts who
have been doing much public service, in
Birn1inghan may be able to attend the
camp, it has been suggested that men
with automobiles carry some of the boys
&c Bangor when the camp opens. This
would mean, scout authorities say, that
many could go who otherwise could not
get the outing.
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SUBMARINE HITS
EXCURSION BOAT
IN BOSTON HARBOR
Continued from Page one)

CONTINUED from Page One)
dren who had been spending the day at
the beach and there was rush for life
preservers and boats Officers and crew.
however, quickly got the crowd in hand
and pointed out the gray hulk of the
submarine standing close by with the
navy yard tug Iwara. which reached the
scene a minute after the collision. Nu-
merous other tugs We're close enough to
reach the steamers side within a short
time and the passengers quickly Gained
down and awaited the arrival of a steam
e- summoned from Boston by. wireless.
The Rose Standish, another of the fleet
of the Nantasket Beach Steamship COM
pany. reached the side of the disabled
Mayfower. between Spectacle Island and
Long Island in a few minutes,
While the submarine and tugs stood
by the Mayflower the transfer of pas
sengers was made in an orderly man
ner and without much difficulty, due to
the smooth water,
FOG WAS THICK
According to the report given out at
the navy yard the submarine, running
on the surface was returning to the
yard from maneuvers in Massachusetts
bay. The fog was so thick, according
to those on board both the war vessel
and the steamer, observation did not ex-
tend more than 10 feet. Accordingly
both ships were proceeding slowly and
this greatly lessened the impact when
the Mayflower doomed out of the mist
directly in the path of the submarine.
The steel prov Of the undersea boat,
however, cut through the lower rail.
catching one of the Mayflower's sail
ora and breaking his les.
The discipline on the submarine was
perfect. Every man was at his sta
ton and there was no loud shouting
of orders to increase the panic on the
excursion boat After the last passenger
had been transferred to safety and the
Mayflower taken in charge by convoy
OF tugs the submarine proceeded to the
navy yard under her own power At the
yard it was stated that her bow was
stove in but that the damage was not
serious.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church of Christ. Woodlawn-Six
tieth street, between East Lake anu
Tidewater car lines. Bible study at 10
o'clock. Regular worship and preach
ing by John T. Lewis at il o'clock.
Preaching at $3.50 and 7;45 p. m, I'M
der the tent at Pratt City station.
Zion Lutheran Church-Corner Ave
nue. B and Nineteenth street. Rev. Fl.
Reuter-. pastor. Divine services in Ger
man al 1890 a. m. Subject, Christian
Prudence" Sunday school opens at 8
a. M Strangers are welcome.
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BAPTIST

Southside Baptist--Dr. Preston
Blake, pastor. Preaching Il a. M; sub
iect. Lord. We Have Followed Thee"
Bible school $50 a. m. B. Y p L.
6:45 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday
D. m. Sunday night at o'clock the
service with the other South Highland
churches at Magnolia park.
Todays services at the Second Pres
hyterian church will be special in
honor of the new pastor, Rev. A. g.
Harris. The services will be in the
nature of a welcome to Rev. Harris
to the city.
The Union services of the Highland
churches will be held this evening in
Ma gnolia park il the weather is fair
and otherwise in the Highland Meth
odist church. Rev. Carl Gregory will
preach on the subject, Sin and the
Escape Therefrom." These services are
proving very popular during the hot
summer months and a large repre-
sentat tive crowd is expected to be pres
ent. The congregational singing will
be under the direction of W. H. Ma
kin. and a solo will be sung by Mr..
Bartlett Mr.. Logan of the Methodist
church will play.
Joseph B. Rosen, converted Jew, will
deliver an address at the Woodlawn
Baptist church this morning at 10
D clock, before the Baraca class of that
church.
Mr.. Rosen will speak on Speaking
the Word" Mr.. Rosen has addressed
several local audiences recently, and has
pleased his auditors with his version
Of Christianity from a Jews stand
point
At West End Tabernacle-Rev A. NJ
Freeman of Walker Memorial church
at s p M Much interest is being man
Tested in the coming revival which
begins September 3.
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SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES

The congregation will participate in the
union evening services at Magnolia parl;
at 745 o'clock
First Cumberland Presbyterian-Serv
ices at the First Cumberland Presby
terrain church. Twelfth avenue and
Twenty-seventh street, Norwood. The
pastor, Rev Upton L. Wood will preach
al Il a. m. and p. m. Sunday school
at $3.50 a. M, H. NJ. Stiles, supern-
tendent. Subject Of morning sermon,
THE Power Of Positive Christian Life. ="
Brotherhood cltass meets at 10 a. M at
the fire hall across the street from
church
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
Scouts to Collect Books for
Soldiers and Aid the Sew
eral Exemption Boards
ON THE JOB WITH
RED CROSS WORKERS
Plans for Annual Camp Changed.
Scouts Prove Their Loyalty
by Unselfish Service in
Many Lines

Birmingham Boy Scouts will collect
books this week for the soldiers. Howard
Webster, scout executive. has promised
he cooperation of some of his ablest
scouts in going to various homes in the
tity and gathering books the people Of
Birmingham win give to the soldiers
Those who have more books than they
ran carry have been requested to notify
HE public library and Boy Scouts, in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
ALTRIJRIAN

Altrurian Church-Dr. L. A. Fealy,
pastor. The following services will be
held at the church, 411-12-1S Farley
building: Sunday school 10 a. m. Serv-
ice II a. M: subject. The Nations
Work.. service s p. M; subject, "All
the Way"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
ACCOUNT OF BATTLE

British Front in France and Belgium,
August 1.-THE Germans late yesterday
and last night delivered six determined
counter attacks against the important
Westhoeck ridge position which the Brit
ish captured yesterday, but in each case
the enemy was hurled back. The last en-
envy attempt was made at 10 o'clock at
night and, having failed in this, the Teu-
tons turned an intense artillery fire
against the left part of the sector above
Westhoeck village. The bombardment
continued steadily throughout the night
This morning found the British holding
Iii the newly acquired positions strongly
The British occupation of this high
ground in the early morning yesterday
was followed by a heavy bombardment
from the German guns, which lasted
hours.
The enemy launched five lines of infan-
try in quick succession against the cen
ter Of the sector near Westhoek village
and also counter attacked on the left
wing above Westhoek. AS the assaulting
troops swept forward toward the domi-
mating position held by the British they
were met by whitening machine gun
and rifle fire, which they found it inn
possible to face and they were forced to
retire. = s'2s .. /.
The German losses undoubtedly were
severe, but further attempts to retake
the ridge are expected.
Intense artillery duels were conducted
along various parts of the British fronts
during the night In the coastal sector
the Germans bombarded the British front
lines strongly and gave every indication
'of an intention to attack, but no infan-
try action materiahzed.
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CHRISTIAN

North Birmingham Christian Church
Corner Twenty-ninth avenue and
Twenty sixth street Alfred e. Seldom,
pastor. Bible school 10 a. IN. Com
munion and preach II a. m.; topic,
True and False Beacon Lights"
Christian Endeavor p. M; topic, The
Sin of Gossip and Scandal" Reforma-
tion commemoration lecture p. M,
Martin Luther and Alexander Camp
bell; or Reformation and Restoration"
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KID BROTHERS

As each man examined during the week
left the room he was handed a card,
which read as follows:
Have you a kid brother? II you
haven't and want one to look after the
old folks at home, and cheer them up
while you are over there; or if you want
to have the feeling that there is boy
over here who is interested in and anx-
ious to hear how you are making good,
and will write, giving you boys view
of Birmingham happenings, such as ball
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-12
Former Governor Noel
of Mississippi to Oppose
u. S. Senator Vardaman

Jackson, Miss, August 11.-Former Gov.
z. F. Noel announced here today that
he would be candidate for the United
States Senate to succeed Senator varda-
man in the election to be held next year.
Senator vardamans term expires March
4, 1919.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Second Church of Christ, Scientist
Auditorium Chamber of Commerce
William I. Giles. first reader. Sunday
service during July and August, II a.
M; subject, Spirit Wednesday even
ing testimonial meeting at o'clock.
Reading room and free loan library
s06-7 Chamber of Commerce building.
open from 10 to 4 daily, except Sun
day, Also Wednesday from $50 to &.
First Church of Christ Scientist
South Twenty-frst street and Eleventh
avenue. John Sparrow. first reader.
Service Sunday at II a. M. subject
Spirit" Sunday school at $50. Tes-
timonial meeting Wednesday at p.
M Reading rooms, I'LL American
Trust building. Open week days from
10 q. m. to 6 p. M, except Thursdays
from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. All are cor
daily invited to attend the services
and to avail themselves of the priv
iliges of the reading rooms.