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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30
REVIVING AN OLD CUSTOM.

The ''gas-less Sundays" have
amounted to a great deal more than
the sheer conservation of motor fuel.
Although thousands of gallons have
been saved since the regulation
against the use of automobiles on
Sunday went into effect, a result,
quite different and probably equally
as desirable, has been achieved.
Inability to motor about on Sunday
afternoons has revived the delightful
old-fashioned custom of calling on
ones neighbors and friends.
There has probably been more wis
iting" done On the last three Sundays
than on the preceding thirty-three
People who were seldom wont to go
a-calling are now devoting their
Sunday afternoons to pay informal
drop in" calls on friends they real
ly like to cultivate. If the prac-
tise continues long it will bid fair
to become a habit, then an institu-
ton, and the world will be so much
the better for it.
What is there more pleasant than
to get better acquainted with the
folks you really want to know, and
whom you ought to know? In sell
fshly depriving yourself of their
company. You are doing yourself au
Unjust re r1eybe you are denying
them pleasure also. 1t is fairly l os-
sible that a more intensive and a
more ripened acquaintance would be
mutually pleasureable and profitable.
That there are many who now
realize this fact is proven by the
large number of persons who have
adopted the policy of paying calls
long due and oft deferred, devoting
their Sunday afternoons to the pur-
pose. In consequence, there will be
more friendships, better friends,
more wholesome mixing, an inter
change Of ideas that may diffuse
knowledge and culture and will GER
tainly promote sociability.
When the use of gasoline on Sun
day is again permitted, do not let it
relegate again the newly and pleas
antly revived practice of going cut
among your friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30
WITHIN HIS RIGHTS.

In appointing the delegates to the
state Democratic convention at Ma
con, Governor Dorsey simply exer-
cised his prerogative.
True, he did not perform according
to form and precedent, but he did
what he has authority to do, and
named, unQuestionably, the delegates
ne had right to name
There were many who thought that
the convention would be composed
largely of men chosen firm the sup
porters of Mr.. Harris for the Senate,
since the senatorial race was the
most important feature of the recent
primary. in which the governor was
re-nominated without opposition.
There have been times when due
Difference was made to the senatorial
race and the delegates were appoint
ed from the supporters Of the sena-
torial candidates.
Indeed, it has not always been true
that the governor himself deliberate
ly appointed all Of the delegates to
the convention. Usually he has mere
" ratified the recommendations sub
mitted to him.
In many counties the county chair
man of the executive committee has
named the delegates. In other coun-
ties the committee itself has named
them. Frequently the leading can
didate in particular county has des-
isnated his choice, and his wishes
we're followed. Occasionally the gov
ernor himself interposed to appoint
the delegates.
This time. however, Governor Dor
sey named the entire list of delegates
for the state, and apparently did so in
the overwhelming majority of instan-
ces without regard to the senatorial
race at all, choosing the delegates
from among his personal friends. In
Sumter county, for instance, the del
egates are the leading local friends
of Governor Dorsey, without regard
to their utilization in the recent sena-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30
A BIG JOB AHEAD.

The campaign for the new war loan
having opened so auspiciously there
is no reason to doubt that it will re-
eeiye the active and patriotic support
not alone in financial circles but in
all other branches of our national
endeavor To make this loan com
plete success, to secure a substantial
subscription over and above the S.
O00,0O0000 asked by Secretary McAdoo
Qarge as that amount isl is the par
amount duty of every man, woman
and child We may depend upon it
that the real significance of such a
satisfactory result will be appraised
at its full value by our enemies.
With nearly 100000 OF our your
men "over there" their fathers, mo-
theirs, sisters, brothers and sweet
hearts all will work enthusiastically
to secure the desired end. They will
understand full well that the money
is needed to help their own kin. New
York's quota, it is true, Is big, but
New York is big city. 1t may be
depended upon by an over-subscrip-
to set a good example to the rest OF
the country, Notwithstanding that it
is expected to take nearly one-third
of the entire amount.
The task of securing this $6,0O0,-
100000 should not be underestimated.
If we consider the average American
family to consist of five, and accept
the NOSE recent estimate of our pop
ulation-about 100000 - this
amount would require an average
of nearly 1915 from each
and every family in the country. The
Pr;tish Treasury just now is trying
a new plan, which is based on con-
tinuous borrowing, without specific
This plan has been in OPP
Grafton for about a year and the
amount subscribed is now substanti-
ally the same as our own Treasury
now is seeking. In other words, we
are to accomplish in three weeks
for which our cousins
across the sea have been working
for twelve months.
But the magnitude of the task will
merely offer incentive for full devel-
opment of the necessary effort, All
other forms our national activities
will defer cmpletely to this one,
whose success is So vital to the de-
tense of civilization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

OUR DUTY PARAMOUNT.

Many demands have been made
upon the people Of America since our
entry into the world war. Many more
demands will be made Some will en-
tail sacrifice some will inevitably de-
mand suffering, some will bring be-
leayement all will impose more or
less inconvenience.
Put we must meet them all cheer
fully.
Today our boys in khaki are driv-
ing the Germans backward through
Flanders toward the Rhine. More
than at any time since we entered
the fight they need our support and
encouragement. They shall have it.
Today our allies are needing funds
with which to keep up to the stand
ard their own armed efficiency; their
own national morale; their own
dauntless courage and hopefulness.
They shall have it.
Today Uncle Same is asking for
more of the peoples savings with
which to help finance the war, to
keep the boys at the front supplied
with all the appliances of aggressive
warfare. to supply the growing finan-
cial needs of his allied.
And he shall have it.
For our paramount duty now is to
finance this war Nothing else is so
important, nothing else so vital to al
lied success, nothing else can be of
such intimate interest to the loyal cit
izen.
All of US are proud of our boys at
the front, of what they have done, of
what they are doing. All of US are
confident they will eventually drive
the Hun back across the Rhine. That
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

torial campaign 1t is possible that
in other counties the governor ex-
pressly appointed men known to be
especially close to Mr.. Harris, or to
Mr.. Hardwick, but as a general prop
osition he did not adhere to this rule
at all
But he only did what he had a
perfect right to do, and even if he
did upset political custom some there
can be no charge that he in any way
exceeded or abused his privilege.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30
G. S. & F. RY.
Effective Nay 18th 1915.

Effective Nay 18th 1918.
Trains lea'G Cordele:
200 P M.-For Jacksonville am
'alatka, via Vsldosta
6:35 P. M.-LOcal for Tiftou.
3:08 A. M.-Jacksonville and Palat.
ka, via Valdosta or Triton.
4:59 A. M-For jacksonville, Wis
Triton, connecting at Triton for Val
dosta.
2:10 P. M.-For Macon conpectine
for points North.
$3.50 A. M.-Local for Macon, con
meeting for points North.
2:25 A .M-For Macon and point,
Ncrth Dixie Flyer"
2:O8 A M.-For Macon and point
North. The Southland"
Schedule shown as Information t.
the public; not guaranteed
". JAMESON, C. 3. RHODES.
Agt. , T . Macon, Ia GPA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

the day will come when they will be
hammering at the gates of Berlin.
And the best way in which we can
give expression to this pride, the
most effective way we can applaud
them, is to put this Fourth Liberty
Loan over the top-big!
This is no time to balk at incon-
veniences, at personal sacrifices.
1t is a time for everyone to do his
utmost.
So get ready.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

They say that the bad place is paw
ed with good intentions, but it has
been our observation that the ways
leading 10 it are paved with bad ones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

The funniest feature Of the paper
saving regulations is that they have
not yet eliminated that Sunday funny
paper nuisance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

Doubtless one reason why Mr.. Nc
Adoo is so successful with the rail-
roads is that he doesn't have board
of directors telling him what to do
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

We have never understood how
some people arrived at the conclusion
that talcum powder and perfume are
cheaper than soap and water.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

The Germans refer to the Kaiser as
the All Highest, but this only proves
that they don't know anything at all
about the High Cost OF Living in this
country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

If we see two or three women with
their heads together talking in low
tones, we are sorry for the women
who are not present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

When husband telephones that he
is really too busy to come home for
supper and will be home after while,
then the honey has worn off the moon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

One reason, perhaps, why the men
are attracted by curls away from
home is that he sees too many curl
papers at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

When a married man is seen out
riding with strange woman, he can
explain everything to his wife, all
right, but this fact still remains-he
was out riding with a strange wo-
man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30
Trains Depart.

SeabOard Air Line.
Leave Americas for Savannah and
intermediate stations and points east
1891 p. IN. 1:20 a m.
Leave Americas for Helena and IL
termediate points
5:S: p N
Leave Amecrius for ColU qbus.
Montgomery and points West
sos D m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

When it comes to buying bonds
let your borrowing capacity be your
guide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

The cost of foods is IS per cent
higher than it was five years ago, and
in the meantime the richer are get
ting rich and the poor are getting
poorer. ...
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

1t makes a man mad to be kept wait
ing and it makes a woman a great
deal madden to be kept guessing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

Love may make the world go
around, but it is money that makes
1t travel so rapidly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

One certain way to keep anybody
from giving away your secrets is not
TO give away any yourself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

Let your conscience be your break
On the Sunday ioy-riding automobile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30
PARAGRApHICALLY SPEAKING

Good evening, have you a bond in
your home"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

The eternal triangle consists in at
least one part of the eternal feminine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-30

Americas, Ga, September 80, 1915.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
WALTER CAMPS VICTORY.

Walter Camp has scored a sweep ing victory in his fight to have ath- letic trainers stationed at the various aviation camps to see that only those who are fit go up. The war and navy departments have gone even further than proposed by Camp and have ordered that all camps be pro vided with flight surgeons whose duty it will be to see that men who are i'll or otherwise untitted for duty in the air keep to terra firma. The athletic directors appointed under the direction of Camp will help the sur geons and direct the sport and rec reation of the aviators. It is expected that this double supervision over the physical well being of the tiers will prevent a. great many accidents, de velop greater efficiency and save the government thousands of dollars hitherto lost on injured motors and smashed planes or equipment.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
SPORTING GOODS SENT
Red Cross Ships Supplies for Gridiron
 and Diamond.

The national game, baseball, is fol-' lowing the flag to the war zones o6a Europe-and the American Red Crossy is doing all in it's power to supply the American Boys "Over There" with the equipment to keep the game going. American football is fast on the heels of baseball across the ocean.
 In recent cable, Harvey D. Gibson, Red Cross commissioner to France, requested the shipment of baseball equipment exclusive of uniform suff1- cient for two hundred diamonds.
 In cable from London, MT. Endi1, colt, head of the Red Cross commis- sion to Great Britain has requested the immediate shipment of shoes, stockings, assorted gloves and other baseball equipment, except uniforms, sufficient to supply two hundred base ball teams. The commissioner to Great Britain also made a request for shoes stockings, suits and helmets for an equal number of football teams, to- gether with one thousand footballs.
 In conformity with the above re- quest, the war council has appro- priated the sum of $49, 980 to provide for the supplies desired in France, and the sum or $67,73785 for the purchase of the equipment asked for to equip the baseball and football teams among the American boys in 1 England. Bids to cover the entire baseball supply abroad have soeen negotiated through B. B. Johnson, president of the American league.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
HORSE SHOW OVER THERE"

What do you think of q horse show behind the lines over there In France, with Boche shells shooting over the ring? Such an event was run off behind the lines on the after noon of July Fourth by the First dt- vision, and the owners of prize win ming horses got three days leave in Paris. Lieut.. Howell Van NOstrand, the former Yale quarterback, tells of the horse show and other interesting things in a letter to his father in this city. After the division had held the show and several athletic features the real celebration was started. Three regim ents joined in giving the Hun a gas attack which lasted four hours,
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
STEWARDS RESCIND ORDER.
Two Year Olds May Race Prior to
 April i.

According to an announcement from the offices of the Jockey club yesterday. the stewards have rescind- ed the rule prohibiting the racing of two-year-olds prior to April first. The decision came in answer to an appeal from breeders throughout the COun- try who declared that their industry was being crippled through the mar rowing of the market for their pro- duce
 Hitherto the moderate priced yearl- ings were in big demand for racing over the winter tracks, but with this field removed there was a very little call for any juveniles except those that had stake qualifications, either In the way of blood or individuality. Many breeders during the recent sales at Saratoga had youngsters passed out of the ring without bid, while the balance went at ruinOus prices It generally is conceded that it takes $500 to put a yearling into the sales ring. War conditions helped further 10 bear the yearling market. The Jockey clubs action will afford wei come relief to the breeding industry, which must be maintained at all haz- ards.
 A letter from Major August Bel mont, chairman of the Jockey club, conveys the idea that the matter may be reopened at some future time, but until conditions are materially altered the period of two-year- old racing will begin on January 1 of each yr|r. Ma ior Belmont's letter follows;
 Great pressure has been brought to bear upon us to rescirL this rule by the breeders, and in view of the economic conditions of tDe country we feel that perhaps it is best to yield to their request at lehst for the present. Our only reason for doing this is our desire to protect the sn>tf breeder against loss at a tNmo when they cannot really afford to bear it."
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
NO HIGH SALARIES
 IN SHIP B. B. LEAGUE

Philadelphia, Aug. 15.-The employment of professional ball players in shipyards more for the purpose of bOlstering up teams than to expedite the ship building program" will no long CT be countcnanced by the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
 In an order issued yesterday by the vice-presidcnt. Howard COOnley, ball players are placed on the same footing as all other workmen, and yards that offer high salaries to obtain their services will not be reimbursed by the corporation.
 MT. Coonley declared that he favored sport, but that it should be conducted on a high, plane in the present emergency and the professional athlete should be treated as are all other work CTS.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15

MURPHY WINS AGAIN.
His Horses Clean Up Once More on
 Grand Circuit.

Philadelphia, Aug. 15. - Tommy Murphy's horses again carried off the chief honors at the third days rac- Belmont track yesterday, winning two starts
 Principal interest centered in the 2:O6 trot for the Bellevue Stratford CTS On her sensational perform ances so far this season, Esperanza, the California mare, was selected to win, but the victor turned up in liar vey Ernests Ina Jay, which won first money after Murphy's Royal Patch had taken the first heat.
 The veteran. Ed Geers. won the 2-year-old Liberty stake of $2O00 with Brusiloff beating Murphy's Nor man Dillon in a red-hot finish in the first heat. and taking the second somewhat easier from Princess Eta Wah. The money was paid at the wire in Liberty Bonds wrapped in sillken American flags
 A novelty was furnished by the free for-all pace in which the purse Of $1,20O was sub-divided into three purses of $400 each. and awarded to the horses according to their posi- tions at each quarter. Miss Harris M took the race in straight heats, and won the largest part of the purse. Ben Earl finished second and Roan Hal third in the summary and in the amount of money won.
 Budlight won the PIP pace in straight heats.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
BIG LEAGUE BETS OFF.
In View of Short Season Wagers DOs
 Not Hold Good.

During the last fortnight we 'havsl received numerous requests for oua opinion on Wagers on the major Ieaguel races. Until now we have desistedI from making any comment, for we diszs like deciding wagers. However, judgY ing from the bumper crop of queriesz which came in yesterday, the question: has become of considerable genera W interest.
 As we see it, all bets on the biga league races should be called off, un-M less those concerned agreed to con -M
 tinue their wagers after the leaguesM had decided to cut their seasons shoraN The wagers were made on the basis o A
 a 154-game schedule in each league The new schedule calls for something ~ like 125 games. Manifestly the short IM ening of the campaign makes condfV
 tions far different from those whichM would obtain if the clubs went theM full route. In view of the interferencqM with the race oy an outside infsuenceW not within the control of the wagerin s8 persons or even the leagues them selves, we say that all bets are off. @
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
KtNiAIAE AND TAYLOR LOSE

Boston Aug. 15.-Fred B. Alexander and Beal3 C. Wright, former interna- tionaIists, defeated Ichiya Kumagae, the Japanese favOrite, and Harold Taylor. national junior champion, in a third round match of the national doubles lawn tennis tournament at the Longwood Cricket club yesterday.
 Vincent Richards. Providence, R. l., was victor over J. D. F. Jones, also of Providence. in the final match of the boys tournament. Richards won in straight sets, 6-2. 6-2, His victory en- titles him to enter the national boys championship tournament a | Forest Hills. N. '.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
ARE POLICE UNPATRIOTICe
Chicago Officials Prevent Big Boxing
 Benefit for Soldiers.

What sort of psychology is it that prompts men to hamper the efforts of those who endeavor to raise war funds? Last Saturday the Salvation Army, which is doing a great work over there, was to have held a boxing benefit in Chicago. Jess Willard, Jack Dempsey and other lights paid their way to Chicago and the show would have netted many thousands of dollars. Sheer obstinacy or worse prompted the chief of police to an- nOunce that if necessary he would call out his entire force to stop the bouts. The show was cancelled.
 In this city the police have tried to stop every boxing show staged for a war fund in Madison Square Garden. Even the Red Cross benefit would have been stopped but for the fact that the managers had obtained an injunction restraining the police from interfering. From all parts of the country we get reports of similar ob- noxious activity on the part of the guardians of the law. It isn't the fault of the rank and file among the po- lice, but of publicity seeking chiefs and district attorneys When are they going to wake up?
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15
AT SARATOGA.

Saratoga, N Y, Aug. 15.-BilIy Kelly, the little gelding which Com mander J. K. L. Ross bought last week from w. F. Poison for $30,OOO, ran off with the Sanford Memorial yesterday afternoon. To win the $5,- 900 purse for his new owner the Western champion was not compelled to extend himself at any stage of the journey. He salIopcd home the victor seven lengths ahead of P. A. CIark't Lion d'Or an added starter. E. J. Brannon's Col. Livingston fin iShed third.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-15

The game tomorrow morning WilI be played by the Smith and the East playground teams and should be fast contest.
 At the Burritt playground yester- day a track and field meet was held and notwithstanding the heat, there were 73 competitors with plenty of in-t terest and good marks. The list of the winners in the various events fol- low:
 Twenty .-ard dash (girls, minor class) won by E. Finkelstein; second, D. ONeil; third, l.. Cefarette.
 Twenty yard dash (boys, minor, class) won by N. Gill; second, J.. Bosco; third, J. Rosaria.
 Forty yard dash (girls, junior class) won by M. Kelly; second, A. Dainel; third M. Lindberg.
 Forty yard dash (boys, junior cIass) won by E. Caminski; seconds P Rakowski; third, H. Nair.
 Forty yard dash (girls, senior Cefarette: third, M. Brown.
 Forty yard dash (boys, senior class) won by J. Boroski; second, S.. Bosco third, W. Sokolski.
 Three standing broad jumps (girls, minor class) won by A. Scholer; sec ond. D. O'Neil; third, M. Lindberg; distance, 5 feet.
 Three standing broad jumps (boyss minor class) won by w. Gill; second, A. Scholer; third, J. Bosco; distance, IS feet.
 Three standing broad jumps (girls, junior class) won by M. Kelly; sec ond, Dainel; third, P. Caller; dis tance, IT feet.
 Three standing broad jumps (boys, junior class) won by J. Caminski; second, P. Rakowski; third, H. Nair; distance, Is feet inches.
 Three standing broad jumps (girls, senior class) won by K. Scholer; sec ond, s. Cefarette; third, A. Smith; distance, 16 feet inches
 Three standing broad jumps (boys. senior class) won by E. Meehan; sec ond, J. Boroski; third, c. Amentos distance, IS feet 1 inch