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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-04
LECTURE ON COAL !
HERE FRIDAY NIGHT

At $50, new time, on Friday even
ing April 9Th, Mr. w. T. Dobbs will
give moving picture exhibition of ev-
cry process of handling, and manu-
featuring of the many products of coal
from the time it is mined until it is
made into the finished products. The
presentation will be accompanied by
a scientific lecture that ought to prove
Of much interest to any who may be
present. The exhibition will be given
at Wheatley Hall, and will be free
'?he public is invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-04
Girls Awarded Badge OF Honor.

LONDON, April Telephone girls
who volunteered for service during
the recent London air raids have been
awarded a special badge of honr by
the government. 1t is a round badge
surmounted by crown and bears the
words London Telephone Service. Air
Raids" followed by a Latin motto
meaning Love of country leads me"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-04
State OF Ohio, City CT Toledo.
annnc CnlntN Sc

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that ne
is senior partner OF the firm of f. ].
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
and that said arm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarra that cannot be
cured by tie use OF HALLS CATARIRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence this 9th Cay of December,
Al d. 1856. A. ". GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary PuDhc.
Halls Catarrh Medicine 4 faken Inc
ternaliy and aeta through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces CT the System. Send
for testimonials. free.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. 0.
Sold by all druggists. Zoe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-04
VAST WHEAT STORES HELD
FOR SHIPS IN SOUTH AMERICA

WASHINGTON, D. c., April A.
Vast wheat stores are waiting in South
american countries for allied ships to
move them Twice the usual surplus
--160,O00,00O bushels-is now offered
for export by Argentina, Chilli and
Uruguay. This was made known by
officials here in discussing the serious
problem presented by the ship short
age
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-04
ALBANY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE ORGANIZES A
$4,000 FAIR ASSOCIATION

ALBANY, Ga, April 4.-The Albany
Chamber of Commerce has decided to
hold a fair. A fair association has
been organized with a capital stock
of $4,000 Plans are underway for
the erection of exhibition buildings and
the construction of a half-mile race
track on a tract of land near this
place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-04
AMERICUS CAMP, 2O2, WOODMEN
OF THE WORLD.

Meets every Wednesday night IN
ting Sovereigns invited to meet with
Fraternal Hall, Lama street. All Wis
9rs welcome. C. ]. WILLIAMS, C. G.
NAT LeMASTER, Clerk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-04

To the voter of the Southwestern
judicial Circuit:
beg leave to announce my candi-
dacy for Office of Solicitor General, in
September primary
If elected shall perform, with cour-
age and fidelity the duties fixed by
law upon the holder of this Office.
My conception is that there can be
such policy of its administration. as
that the Office will stand as a menace
to wrong-doing, and as well, a posi-
tive aid and encouragement to con-
structive good and peace to the coun-
ties of the circuit.
Every effort will be made to make
practical realization of this concep-
ton.
Opportunity for extended service is
the strongest reason for this decision.
Will sincerely appreciate and try
hard to justify any confidence an IN
terest shown in my race.
Respectfully,
JULIE FTLTON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-04
ANAOUAGEM ENTs

To the Voters of the Southwestern
Judicial Circuit:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for election to the office of solicitor
general of the Southwestern judicial
circuit, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary, to be held on the second We'd
nesday in September.
/ will appreciate your support, and,
if elected. l promise to discharge the
duties of this office with fidelity and to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
Jack CHILDERS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
RAIL WAY INCOME
SHOWS DECREASE
Operating Income is $685.
785 Less Than March,
1917.
international News Service


WASHINGTON. May 3.-The rail-
road administration today reported
a falling Cf in railway operating iE-
come for March of S6.963.7S5. COM
pared with the earnings Of March,
last year. The net operating in
come shows a decrease of $6.93S.-
521.
RAILWAY operation revenues were
$2S4.13O.692; operating expenses
were S221.194995. making a me-
revenue Of $62.335.697. less railway
tax accruals of S11639.552 and un-
coIIecta bile railway revenues Of 'S67.-
S43. making the railway operating
income for the month S50,62S.302
as against S5I,592,OS7 for March,
1917. In addition 20 that deduc-
tions for. equipment rent Of 81
22G.11e and Joint facility rent Of
S923.065 makes the net operating
income s47.462127 for March
against S54.5SO.64S for the preced-
ing period.
Net operating income M the east
ern district was Sl5.5S3.013. COM
pared with S20.969.729 last year.
The southern districts net was $12.-
214.60S. compared with S11.S62. 30s
last year. Net for the western dis
.a.ict was SI9.6s4506 compared with
S2l.54S.61o-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
SHARP DIVISION
ON BAKER PLAN
Unlimited Power Plea Meets
Opposition From Chairman
Dent of Committee.
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WASHINGTON, May "A sharp
division over the administration de-
mand for unlimited power TO create
new armies. submitted by Sec'y Of
War Baker to the military affairs
committee of the house. was evi-
dent in congress today.
The military affairs committee it.
self was divided. Chairman Dent
said he would never vote TO give
unlimited power" He believed the
four million men provided in the
bill he has introduced is as may as
the war department could possi-
tly handle. IF they want more they
can come to congress for more az
any time he said Many democrats
en- the committee shared this opin-
ion
Sec'y Baker appeared before the
committee again today 10 elaborate
the program he s4Ietched yesterday.
He was scheduled to lay before the
the cost. as at present foreseen OF
raising. training and equipping -GS
armies needs and maintaining them
on the firing line.
Although no committee memb her
claimed 10 have any advance infor-
nation from the war department. il
was generally predicted just before
the doors were locked and the com
mittee went into executive session
that Sec'y Baker would submit es-
Inmates for an army of three mil
lion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
SENATOR PUTS
WHOLE NATION
WITH SLACKERS
M'Cumber in Senate Speech
BerateS All Departments
and Calls u. S. to "ReaI-
Iy Get Into War;"
InternatlonaI News servlee :

International News service.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Declar-
ing that America has failed to
play a mans part in the war" Sen.
McCumber, OF North Dakota, in a
speech in the senate this afternoon
called upon the nation Ito really
get into the war"
Since we entered the war our
allies have been lighting our bat
ties" Sen. McCumber declared. I'VE
proposed to have in France at the
end of the first year of our war not
less than 100000 lighting men.
The year ended with less than 2OO,-
OOO We purposed to have in
France before the end Of the first
year a flying squadron of about r.
600 and at the end of the year we
find the aircraft appropriation of
S64O. 100000 has been worse than
squandered.
The Ship Question.
The first and greatest question
that confronted us when we entered
this war was the question of ship
construction. Despite the fine per-
centage showing, the ugly fact still
stares US in the face that we have
constructed only two ships, when
the situation demanded a thousand.
What have been the causes q?
Foremost was our unpreparedness.
The next important cause for our
failure to meet our war expectations
has been an almost total lack Of
foresight on the great fundamental
requirements.
Had We begun ship construction
Immediately after April 8, 1917, we
could have had 100000 men in
France by the first of January 1918.
Another cause of delay has been the
holding back of construction while
awaiting the results of experiments.
Raps Spirit of Avaricc.
Still another and most important
cause has been the unparalleled ex-
travagance. The spirit of avarice
seems to have possession of the
people as never before. Before we
get through with this war We shall
be compelled 70 learn the lesson of
prudence and economy. We can
win the war with buying Liberty
bonds. but we can't win il by max
ing bonfres made from Liberty
I bonds.
Another thing that has delayed
our war program 10 an enormous
extent has been the clustering and
/ braggadocia of the press.
Another great et-back in our
/ progress has been the lack Of CO.
ordination. Another great mistake
( has been the idea that this war had
given us the opportunity 10 put into
active operation theories of, the
I idealist. We have made a mistake
/ in taking in the labor unions with
/ their good and their bad elements
as a side partner, instead of the
American people Another mistake
Il believe is the lack Of close rela e
tionship between the executive and
the legislative branches of the gov
ernment.
so the great impending duty that
confronts us at the beginning OF
/ this second year is the duty to really
+ get into the war TO get into it on
a scale commensurate with our
wealth. our population and our re-
sources-;o get into it FIVE million
strong"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
German Attackers
in Seicheprey Fight
Lost Four-Fifths S
InternatIonaI So servIce.

International News Service.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
N FRANCE % y. M. May THE
Germans in their big attack against
the Americans at SeiCheprey on the
Toul front lost four-hfths of their
mum bers. it was learned from a
German Red Cross attache who had
been captured by an American pa
troll
The German had assisted in
caring for the casualties and was in
a position 10 give correct informa-
ton.
The conditions on the Toul front
have been extremely inactive. less
than 200 shells being fired 10y the
boches in the past two DAYS
The battle of Seicheprey took
place on Saturday, April 20. when
1900 German shock troops attack
ed the Americans. The Germans
fought their way into Seicheprey.
but were driven back To their orig
inal positions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
OFFICER LOSES HAND
IN HEROIC DEFENSE
BUT WINS u. S. CROSS
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International News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
or THE FRENCH BATTLE
FRONT Go p. M. May 2-Leut.
William Neyering. L. s. A. has been
awarded the distinguished service
cross.
He commanded platoon that
was attacked in April and took eff
fective measures 10 defeat the
enemy.
He handled his men well under
fire until seriously wounded. Aft
er being hit he objected TO being
removed toward the rear until he
knew tho outcome of the engage
meut.
His courageous example inspired
the men 10 strong offensive meas
ures against the enemy. who failed
10 reach cur trenches at all.
AS a result Of his wound Lieut..
Meyering lost his right hand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03

4ton Forces Stunned by Allies; Prepare Ne1O Attack
British in Italy
Bring Down IL
Enemy Airplanes
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International News Service:
LONDON, May 3.-Twelve Aus
tro-German airplanes were shot
down by. British flyers in sky COM
bats over the Italian battle front.
said an official statement issued by
the war office on Thursday night.
Altogether British airmen have ac-
counted for 109 Teuton airplanes
since their arrival in italy.
The text follows: Patrol activ-
ity continues on both sides. We
captured several prisoners. Much
counter battery work was carried
out. Explosions resulted in enemy
battery positions. our air forces de-
stroyed II enemy airplanes. We
lost three. The total enemy air
planes destroyed since the arrival
OF the British in Italy is 1O9. In
the same period we lost 13."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
AUSTRIAN WHO BERATED
PRESIDENT. OWES LIFE
TO WORK OF 2 OFFICERS

international News Service:
CRESTED BUTTE. Colo. May Q.
Mark Teak. an Austrian is in
the county jail at Gunnison. colo,
today. repudiating harsh things he
said about Pres't Wilson ard the
American Flag Teak owes his life
TO William r. Kreutzer. agent Of the
department OF justice. and Sheriff
Patrick Hanlon of Gunnison. These
officers spirited the Austrian out OF
Crested Butte last night when a tar
rarty was looking for a convenient
limb on which Teak might repent
for cursins the Stars and Stripes AMI
hoping the American soldiers i'm
france would he annihilated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
Dr.. Louis Proudfit of 0SCeOla
Refuses to be Party to
Paying Attorney He
Never Hired.

That Archibald g. Graham,
seeking to avoid the Watchful
eye of Auditor Arthur Wolf, with
reference to the illegal collection
of fees from the county in Lin
coin highway matters, attempted
to have SASS in fees tackled on
TO the appraised value of the
property of DR.. Louis PrOudfit
of OSceOla, the amount then to
be paid to him by Proudft in
stead of the county, is a matter
Of record at the auditors office,
as backed by oral testimony.
Proudf- refused to have anything
to do with the performance. said he
had never hired Graham for any
thing and wouldn't pay him. that
William 9. Crabill was his lawyer
and that he would pay him him
self, and that if Graham had any
thing to do with the Lincoln high
way matter. through Osceola. he
could get his money from the peo-
pie who hired him. He would be no
party 10 it. The plan was TO add
S4S5 to an appraisement Of $1,000
as made hy the reviewers. the ST.
600 being the amount that DR.
Proudft was demanding.
History of Proceeding.
According to the records in the
commissioners court. petition
signed by DR.. Louis PrOudht. Mrs
Louisa Pierce, and others. was filed
Jan. 3. 1917. for the locating of the
Lincoln highway along the north
side of the New York Central tracks,
from Osceola to the road about a
half mile east Frank Mayr jr.. r.
c. Stephenson and d. l.. Guilfoyle
were appointed by the commission
ers to review the situation. and their
report locating the road in accord
with the petition was filed sept. 10.
1917. Ed Pfeifer, Adolph 5. Ginz
and Charles Singler. were then ap-
pointed as reviewers to appraise the
property OF Dr. Proudft and Mrs.
Pierce. to be crossed by the new
road. on oct 18th, they filed their
report. valuing the Proudft prop
erty at $775 and the Pierce prop
erty at S1025
Previously. however. on oct. Sth.
Graham had filed with the commits
sioners an affidavit made by DR..
Proulft. oct. 9TH in which he ap-
peared 10 demand S1,50O for the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
SWlSS-GERMAN PARLEY
ON ECONOMY PACT
PROCEED 'TEOI0USLY'
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International News Service:
PARIS. May Regulations be-
tween Germany and Switzerland for
the renewal of the economy agree
ment are proceeding tediously, said
Geneva dispatch 10 the Petit
Parisien.
Directors Of the swiss federal
railway fear 10 break in upon their
coal reserves. the dispatch added.
Switzerland has been getting her
coal supply from Germany. Ger
many. taking advantage OF this. con-
dition Of affairs. has been attempt
ing CoerCive measures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
THREE MILLION
MEN IS BASIS;
MAY BE PASSED
Provost Marshal CroWder at
Work on Next Draft Call
Which Will be For
100000 Men.
mternatLonaI -. -

WASHINGTON, May 81
The administration army expan-
sion program was set in motion
today. While Secy Baker elab-
GRATED his tentative plan for put
ting three million men in France
before the house military affairs
committee, the office OF the pro-
voSt marshal general was busy
preparing the largest draft call
since the United States entered
the war.
BY working all night tonight the
provost marshal general believed
the call. which viii be for approxl-
mately $50. 600 men. could be issued
tomorrow While Sec'y Baker de-
MED yesterday that ne had given the
military affairs committee any fig
ures or estimates. members said to-
day that he had in fact furnished
them with Information on the num-
bers Of men and the amounts Of
money that would be requierd
Cost over f3 Billion.
The authorizations 10 be carried
in the military appropriation bin
Will be somewhat over 13 billion.
but will not approach IS billion.
members OF the military affairs
committee said today. Sec'y Baker
made it clear that ne reserved the
right To call upon congress for addi-
tional appropriations as soon as the
full scope of the possible military
operations became apparent. The
three million men program. he said.
was taken as q tentative working
basis. but he believed that number
would be exceeded
The authorizations 90 Dee made i'm
the military appropriation Dim viii
he sufficient 10 carry through an
war department plans until congress
goes into session again in December
and additional authorizations can be
secured Mr Baker said.
March Before Committee.
With Sac'y Baker before the com~
mittee todaE was Chief OF StaR
March and his assistant. Col Bretts.
Their testimony related almost en-
tirely - the pav ~ the hehting
men. and the amounts that would
be required for the government 10
meet this obligation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
March Before Committee
MEATLESS DAYS AGAIN
POSSIBLE IN INDY

IufrTT|TT0UI- Vows ~oTTI"e-
INDIANAPOLIS Ind. May g.
Meatless days viii Doe visited upon
Indiana again unless Hoosier meat
eaters are more saving. according
90 announcement sent 10 county
food administrators today by Dr
Harry Barnard. federal food admin
istrator for Indiana. from Herber.
Hoover. The telegram pointed out
that the reasonal decline in maket-
ing animals necessitates keeping
supplies moving and that stay-at-
homes must be more economical IN
meat consumption
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
FIRE IN BREWERY AT
TOLEDO, LOSS S225,00
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TOLEDO. o.. May e.-Flre of un-
determined origin in the local
branch OF the Huebuer Brewing Co.
on Elm ST.. early today caused dame
age estimated at S-25.ooo The FIRE
started in the boiler room of the
plant
Firemen answered "a hurry cali 20
the scene. but bv The time they ar-
rived the flames We're spreading
rapidly and quickly engulfed she
building and six stores 1oca led
therein.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
REGRETS CHALLENGE OF
PARLI LIAMENT'S POWER

International News Service.
LONDON. May 2.-Thomas Burt.
member Of parliament 90 whom
Premier Lloyd George wrote a let
ter deplorinE the challenge Of the
supremacy of the United KINGDOM
parliament by Irish nationalists and
Catholics i'm concert with the Sim
Feiners has replied expressing re-
Eret that there should have been
such q challenge
By the terms challenge of the
supremacy Of parliament. the pre-
mier evidently referred 10 the op-
position 20 ConscriptiOn in Ireland
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
WOTID JON CHURCHES.
! Ners Service +:

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ATLANTA, Ca. May 3. - Senti-
ment for the union Of the Northern
and. Southern Methodist Episcopal
churches is very strong AT the
quadriennial conference OF the NJ
r. Church South. in progress here
today a large committee has been
appointed TO consider and draft
overtures looking 20 such a union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
PREPARE GERMAN PEOPLE
FOR DEFEAT AT IPRES

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AMSTERDAM. MAY German
newspaper have begun Co prepare
public opirion in Germany 60 accept
defeat on the Ypres battle front.
A Berlin dispatch today quoted
the Deutsche Tages Zeitung as say
ing that the Germans may not at
tsck Tpres which "has no import
snce" owing 90 the stubborn resist
ance expected there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
DOC LUDGE Dis.

International News NelNlfe.
San FRANCISCO Calf May g.
A. G. HOoley of New York. Judge
nj the Golden Gate Kennel CLUB
show. L. dead here today. He drop
ned over in the judging ring here
last night in the presence Of his
wife and the audience.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
U-B0AT CREW PUT
INTO 0STEN0. MANIACS

LONDON MAY 1.-Two German
submarines have put into the base
az Ostend with their crews raving
maniacs. said an Amsterdam dis
patch i'm the Morning Post today.
The seamen that displaced them
mutinied on account of the bad food
and we're led handcuffed through
the streets OF the town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
LORD DEClES LIKELY TO
BE LORD LlEUTENAN 7

LONDON. May 3-A rumor was
current today that Lord Decies may
accept the post OF lord lieutenant
for Ireland
Lord Decies married Miss Vivian
Gould OF New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
FRENCH STEAMER
IS U-BOAT VICTIM
Provence is Hit by Torpedo
But BeaChed in the
Mediterranean.
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PARIS, May g. The Frencn
steamship Provence has been tor
oedoed by a German submarine and
beached i'm the Mediterranean. IL
was learned today.
The attack was made on the
evening of April 13 the torpedo
striking the port side
The vessel was beached near
Palamos. on the Spanish coast
where the work Of relocating her is
now in progress.
The Provence is a vessel Of 5.s9l
tons anG before the war hailed from
Narseilles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-03
STRIKE
LOCAL BLOWS,
DEFEATING FOE
Conduct Successful Raids in
PiCardy While Artillery
RoarS Along Whole
Flanders Front.
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PARIS. May 3.-A French
advance south of NillerS-Breten-
neux on the Picardy battle front,
was reported by the French war
office today.
Another French success was
achieved further south, in the
HailleS-CaStel sector, where the
French delivered an attack cap
turing 100 prisoners.
americans were reported re-
/ Gently to be fighting with the
French near NillerS-Bretenneux.) }
International News Service:
LONDON. May with the ar
tillery roaring along the Flanders
front, the British struck again in
the sector of ViIers- -Bretenneux. on
the Picardy front. gaining a local
advantage, the war Office reported
today
NiIlers- -BretenneuX, which is in
British hands, lies about nine miles
east of Amiens and has been the
scene Of four British successes with
I in the past 10 days. The British
irecaptured the village from the
Germans in one burst Of fghting.)
The artillery on the Flanders line
was especially active i'm the region
of Givenchy. near Locre and south
of Ypres. the official statement
said.
Make Successful Raids.
The British made successful
raids south of Arras and east of St.
Nenant Con the southern end of the
( Flanders 'front.' capturing 10 pris-
oners and FIVE machine guns.
The text of the official statement
/ follows:
Local fighting took place 10 our
advantage last night in the neigh
| borhood of Nillers- Bretenneux We
made successful raids south Of Arras
and east Of St. Nenant in the course
of which we took 10 prisoners and
/ five machine guns The artillery
was active on both sides during the
night between Givenchy and the
/ Nieppe forest and i'm the neighbor-
hood Of Locre and south of Ypres -