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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
A. AND A. R. R. To
METHWN'S s STORE
IS BEING PUSHED.
RAILROAD HAS ALREADY CROSS
ED FLINT RIVER AND TRESTLE
Is NOW BEING BUILT OVER
MOUNTAIN CREEK.

The Atlantic and Americus railroad
las been built as far as the Flint river,
extending this way from Byromville,
and is now within four miles Of Meth
WINS store in the 28th district
The railroad is fully constructed as
far as the river, and erected over the
creek, mile from the river. A trestle
is being erected over the creek, and
grading is in progress as far as Meth
WINS crossroads.
This brings the line to within twelve
miles of Americus.
Crawford Wheatley, secretary and
treasurer of the company, who return
cd today from New York and Washing
ten where he attended an important
meeting of the officials, announces that
plans have been perfected for the con
struction of the railroad at Methyin's s
store without further delay That will
be the terminus for the present.
Eventually the line will be built to
either Americus or Albany, according
to which one tenders the best support
to the project. Albany has already
i! dicated a willingness to subscribe
to stock in the project.
A deed was made today, transfer
ring the ownership of certain fran
chises and properties owned by the
Georgia Lumber Company to the At
lantic and Americas railroad This
property consists chiefly of a right-of-
way from the Flint river to Methvin's
place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
zACK CHILDERS
HASANNOUNCED
FOR SOLICITOR
SOLICITOR OF THE CITY COURT
DECIDES TO MAKE THE RACE
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL OF
SOUTHWESTERN CIRCUIT.

Hon. Zack Childers solicitor of the
City Court of Americus for the last
ten years, is a candidate for solicitor
general of the Southwestern judicial
circuit.
His entry makes four candidates in
the race. The others, in the order of
announcement, are; The present sol
icitor, John A. Fort; julie FELTON,, Of
Montezuma, ana George Y. Ha-rell, of
Lumpkin.
AR. Childers has been resident OF
&mericus for twenty years, but waA
originally from Schley county At one
time he was a member of council and
mayo rpro tenn. of this city. After a
successful law practice, he was elected
city court solicitor, and has been re-
elected each time, defeating all oppo-
s.tion. He is one of the best known
men in the circuit.
Il dislike very much to run with a
home man in the race" says Mr..
Childers, but after a personal can,
vass OF the district I am convinced 1
can win. Besides, so many of my
friends are urging me to run that /
cannot deny them. will carry Sum
ter Lee and Schley counties, and vii!
receive a good vote in each of the
other counties"
Mr.. Childers' announcement is sure
to be received with widespread inter
est
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
COAL DEALERS
MUST UNLOAD
CARS QUICKLY

Lee Allen, fuel administrator for
Sumter county, today received instruc-
tions to notify local dealers that coal
cars must be uploaded as quickly as
delivered. and that under no circum-
stances will more than thirty-slx hours
be allowed for this purpose, In noti-
fy Mr.. Allen of the urgent need for
strict enforcement of this rule, DR.,
L G. Hardman, the state fuel admins
istrator, says that if the output os the
mines is to be kept anywhere near
normal during the spring and summer,
fell cooperation of all concerned is
absolutely essential with the view of
releasing equipment quickly. Any coal
dealer who fails to unload coal con-
signed to him within Sc hours after
srch car is delivered is likely to have
his interest jeopardized by coal being
withheld from them in the future.
This situation emphasizes again the
necessity for householders and other
coal consumers laying in ample sup
plies for winter consumption during
the winter and attention of all is di-
rected to this feature in the hope that
re such acute situation as existed here
lest winter will again come about.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
FALL OF LENINE IS
BELIEVED IMMINENT

BERNE, Switzerland, March 26.-
The fall of Nikolai Lenine, premier OF
Russia's Bolsheviki government is inn
minent, according to the Franfurter
Zeitung, copies of which were received
here today. The accession of the Soc
ialists and those who persist in re-
pudiating the recent German peace
treaty is now. considered inevitable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
Fighting Less iOlent

LONDON, March 26.-Fighting died
down today east of Roye and Albert
General Haig reported the British had
established themselves in new posi-
tons there, and that the enemy losses
continue severe. They have been
obliged to reinforce their lines from
all~parts of the western theatre OF
war as a result of appalling casual
ties sustained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
THIRD LIBERTY BONDS
TO BEAR HIGH RATE

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 26.-
The third Liberty loan to open April
9Th will be for $4,000, 100000 and all
over-subscriptions at 4 la per cenr.
interest.
Bonds of the first loan bearing 3 l-2
per cent. interest and of the second
loan at per cent. may be converted
into the new bonds, but those of the
tnird loan will not be convertible into
any future issue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
GENERAL WOOD
SAYS ARMY OF
5 5 MILLIONS
ALLIED MILITARY OPINION UNAN.
IMOUS THAT HUN OFFENSIVE
IN FRINGE WILL FAL-ARMY OF
100000 AMERICANS URGED.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 20
Back from a visit to the western bat
tie front, Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood in
a confidential statement before the
senate military committee late yester-
day, declared that Allied military opin-
ion is unanimous that the German Of
fensive will fail and urged a great in
d ease-to 100000 or 100000 men
in Americas army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
LODGE DENOUNCES
WILSON In SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 26.-
With the fate of the war and ciyiliza-
ton trembling in the balance, Senator
Lodge otday denounced as crime this
governments refusal to inform the
people concerning Americas peril
with a year wasted behind US, the
senator exclaimed in passionate
speech before the senate, "our sector
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
American Artillery Active.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, in
France, March 26.-EXplosions were
observed today in the rear of the
German lines north of Toule, follow
ing American artillery fire. There is
considerable aerial activity today, and
tie enemy threw some gas shells into
the American lines, but otherwise the
front is quiet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
German Tanks Brought Oat.

AMSTERDAM, March 26.-German
tanks fought southeast of st. Quentin
and stood the test brilliantly, semi
official Berlin statement received here
today says. All of the machines, ac-
cording to the statement, returned
safely after the battle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
Losses Smaller Than Expected.

COPENHAGEN, March 26.-A news
dispatch from its correspondent at
Berlin to the newspaper Verwarts de-
clares that the German losses, while
great were smaller than expected. Ac"
ccrding to advices here the Germans
used tanks in great numbers. This
capture of six British tanks Is re-
Yported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
British Calmness Unperturbed.

LONDON, March 26. = Although
Great Britain's traditional calmness
continues unperturbed by the German
offensive in France, it has confidence
in General Haig and his ability to face
the facts squarely and not minimize
possibilities of a further retirement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
ALLIED ATTACK
SOON TO. CONE
SAY ARMY MEN
WITH GERMAN ONSLAUGHT NEAR
ING Nd GREAT ALLIED ARMY
.EXPl TED TO FALL UPON TIRED
TEUaON TROOPS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 20
The hour for great Allied counter
drivo oA the Teutons on the western
front in France is drawing near, AL
lied and American forces predicted
here late today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
KorniIoff Appears with Army.

PETROGRAD, March 26.-Soyeit
forces today smashed General Korn>
iloff's army, which appeared suddenly
on the borders of Charkoff province in
the Don region, near Pissarevaka sta
ton, it is reported here. Korniloff's
men fled in widest disorder according
to the report.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26

along the French front IS undefeuedd
from the air. There is not single
American combat airplane IN France.
though we have spent eight hundred
and forty million dollars on this arm
of the service during the past rear
This fact is well known to the Gss
mans" he said In Conclusion
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
American Engineers Suffer Losses.

WASHINGTON D. c., March 90
American engineers apparently suffer
ed losses during the German western
front offensive Being caught in the
Teuton offensive, they battled gal
lantly. Their losses will be small as
only two regiments were with the Brit
ish on the battle line
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-26
French Quit NOyOn.

PARIS, March 26.--Noyon was evac-
uated during last night, the French
war office announce today. The re-
tirement is being effected in excellent
order, with French troops holding SOL
idlv the left bank of the Disc river.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
Clio Oil and Fertilizer Go.
At Clio, S. c., Ordered
TO Close By Govt

awarded this contract, did not de-
sire anything said that would in any
way interfere with the work of Sc
curing a site. This plant is to be
located on the eastern shore of Ba.
you Chico, and this bayou is to be
dredged and the county and the
Pensacola Electric Company will
construct a drawbridge for the pas
sage of vessels. The city has also
agreed to pave certain streets to the
plant and do other things required by
the government and shipbuilding
company. 1t is stated authoritative
ly that between three and four thou
sand men, exclusive of the office
forces, will be employed on the work,
and the shipbuilding company.
which goes under the style of the
Pensacola Shipbuilding Company
has for weeks been in correspond
ence with rental and real estate
agencies in an effort to supply homes
for those workmen and their fam
lilies. The shipbuilding plant is a
permanent institution, and not locat-
ed here for the duration Of the war
lit will mean almost doubling the
Population of Pensacola.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30

in the spelling books, and the Stem
Dictionary and word analyses say a
patriot" loves his father (land), or
something like that.
Here and there teacher, taking
her own hours, outside of the school
hours, brings home the local spur OF
endeavor for the sake of the nation,
but perhaps the idea of adding liv-
ing. inspiring patriotism to the other
subjects in the school will meet a su-
perintendent's statement that 1--WE
have too many subjects, already, and
orr children must do more home
work"
My own practice is when | see a
public officials statement which does
not seem to square with true service
to the country, to contradict his at
titude in a public letter, and to en-
deavor to bring about discussion on
such subjects. In a village, or city
or district, I find that this kind Of
work brings home to local commun
tiles a better understanding of tht
relations of the individual on say
Madison street, with the man at th'
front. or with the working forces a
home. or in the next state. Apply
your patriotic ideas to your owl
high schools failure to do its bit il
teaching love Of the Flag.
Particularly must the schools D.
watched for tendencies which Woul'
exclude Patriotism even from his
tories in order to get dates an
places "by heart"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
teaching it.

teaching 1t.
The natural question Is: what does
he know about coal? What are his
qualifications for fuel administrator
of the United States during this crit
ical period?
Garfeld's chief qualification as
fuel administrator is his ability as an
organizer. There are perhaps many
men in America who know more
about coal producing and marketing
than Garfield. Many of these men
Garfield has called In to assist him
in his work of mobilizing the fuel re-
sources of the nation.
His chief duty is to organize, and
here he is thoroughly at home.
Garfield, practically alone, successful
ly organized the Cleveland Trust
company, one of the soundest banking
institutions in Ohio. His construc-
tive ability was responsible for the
successful launching Of the Cleveland
Municipal Association, of which he
was first president.
His work at Williams College,
where he served as president for sew.
eral years, marked a new era in the
administration of the affairs of that
institution.
Years ago he first became interest
ed in the coal industry. He was In
strumental in opening a rich coal
field in southeastern Ohio and organ
ized syndicate which built 80 miles
of railroad to bring the output Of the
Piney Fork coal mine to market.
Garfield is 81 years old, the oldest
son of ex-President James A. Garfield.
He graduated from Williams College
in 1885 and taught Roman history at
St. Paul's school, Concord, N H., the
next year The appeal Of the law
took him to Columbia and later to
Oxford university and the London
Inns Of Law. He practiced law in
Cleveland for many years, giving up
lucrative practice in 1903 when
President Wilson, then president Of
Princeton, offered him the chair OF
politics there. In 1908 he became
president Of Williams college,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
SUNDAY CLOSING VIOLATOR
MUST WAIT THREE YEARS

Chicago. Jan. 30.-"What do you
work at?" Judge M. X. Lands asked
Sam Loizzo, who was before him In
the United States District Court, ask
ing for naturalization papers.
"Im manager of Prices saloon at
No. 1856 West Van Buren, street, I"
was the reply.
ever violate the Sunday closing
law?" asked the Judge.
"Not for about two years."
"Well, yoa come back in three
years and maybe you'll get your pa
pers. You must obey the Constitu-
ton for five years before you are en-
titled to papers"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
SARASOTA OFFERS
A HOSPITAL SITE

Sarasota, Fla, Jan 30.-Besides
being selected as the site for an avi-
alton camp, it is possible that Sara
sofa may obtain the large GONZALES
cent hospital which the government
is to establish somewhere in the
south"
An offer has been made to the gov
ernment by E. c. Warren of this city
through the Treasure Island Inn Co..
that is considered attractive and one
that fills every requirement.
Treasure Island Inn was planned,
before the war, as tourist hotel
which would eclipse anything of the
kind in the State, costing more than
81 900, 900. The plans for the build,
ing had been approved and the
contract let, when the United States
declared war, after which develop
ment of the project ceased.
Now the company has offered to
complete the building and turn 1t
over to the government as conval-
escent hospital free of rent, the gov
ernment only guaranteeing interest
on the building bonds.
1t is thought that such a building,
situated as it would be, on Treasure
island, one of the most beautiful
keys in Sarasota bay, surrounded on
al, sides by salt water, and high and
dry at all times, would prove an ideal
location for such hospital as the
government contemplates.
The prospects are very favorable
for Sarasota being given a deer
water channel to Tampa bay and II
that event the hospital would be ac'
cessible to large boats.
An inspection of the site is expect
ed at an early date and Mr.. Warren
believes that his offer will prove K
be what the government wants.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
ARMY OF sTENOGRAPHERs

Washington, Jan. 30.-There is to-
Fay in the City of Washington IN ac-
i've operation an army whose eX'
Iolts attract little notice, but whose
embes1 are doing a very large
|Oit" toward winning the war for
nerica-an army of stenographers
(nd typists, twelve thousand strong
tcruited from every State in the
mon, A majority of these soldiers
the notebook and typewriter are
Blrs, Day in and day out their nim-
lie fingers faithfully click out the
femendous volume of correspond
#nce and records required by a great
latlon at war. They wear no badges
or uniform; their work is all work
nd has no thrill or romance; but
le United States could not stay IN
ne war month without them.
The rapidly expanding depart
ents Of the government in WASH
ngton employ stenographers and
Spists with a greed that seems IN
atlable. The United States civil
EerVice Commission estimates that
|nere will be twenty thousand gov
fnment employees of this class III
ashington at the end of this year.
PRlng to the general demand the
#Onmission is finding 1t is a difhculC
ask to meet the calls Of the depart
pents, Examinations are held every
Oesday in 450 cities, and the COM
uSslon states that an examination
Flll be held in any city at any time
#ay or night, when there is prospect
assembling a class Of three OF
our competitors. Eligibility may De
Oained through passing an examl
PATTON in practical tests In short
Fand and typewriting. 1t is practic'
ole to complete such an examina'
len in one hour. Representatives Of
ae Civil Service Commission at the
OstofHces in all cities are furnish
#ag definite information to persons
aterestea. ErF1vTN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
GARFIELD Is A
GREAT ORGANIZER

Harry A. Garfield, precedent smash.
er.
Garfield earned the title months
ago when he set an arbitrary price
on mine-run coal. 1t was something
unheard of in American marketing
methods
He clinched his right to the title
when his sweeping order shut down
all factories, Office buildings, places
of amusement for five days in Jan
uary and created 10 heatless Mon
days during the rest of the winter.
All precedents In administrative
control were shattered by this order
American customs of $50 years
growth went by the board.
And Garfield, unconcerned as
though his order had been to the
man of all work to clean off the snow
calmly, smilingly announced that
times are abnormal, therefore prece
dents or customs meant little.
When Garfield was appointed Goa
administrator America was mildly in
terested The name was somewhat
familiar-America knew vaguely thai
he was the son of former president
of the United States.
But Harry A. Garfield Is not the
kind of a man to rest on ancestra
honors.
When he took over the coal ad
ministration Garfield knew it would
be a thankless job, regardless o
what his duties would be. He senseC
that he would be stormed on one sidc
by producers, on the other by con
sumers. But, knowing this, he diC
not hesitate when the appointmen
was offered him.
Garfield is educated and dignifed
A great part of his life has been Civ
en- up to acquiring knowledge ol
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
GIANT SHIPBUILDING PLANT
IS SECURED BY PENSACOLA

Pensacola, Jan. 30.-One of the
largest and most modern ship-build-
ing plants on the Gulf or Atlantic
coast is to be located in Pensacola
This has been known for the past
six weeks by many, but was not CIV
en- publicity for the reason that the
company has government contracts
TO the extent of about fifteen million
dollars, and the government, as well
as the company which has been
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
films WILL NOT
Be RESPONSIBLE
FOR SAFETY Of
100000 SNEDES
IN FINLAND
(by Associated Press.)

Stockholm, Jan. 80. Finnish rev.
olutionists have formed a govern
ment under the presidency Of Kul.
lerno Manner, according to tele-
gram from Helsingfors, dated Tues.
day. The Finnish government mott.
fled Sweden it cannot be responsible
for the safety and lives Of Swedish
subjects. of whom there are four
hundred thousand in Finland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Jan. 30.-The license
Of the Clio Oil and Fertilizer Com
pany at Clio, S. c., has been revoked
and the concern ordered to close
business not later than February g.
the food administration announced
today. Speculation in" and hoard.
ing of cottonseed was the reason Civ.
en- for the order. The company had
on hand more than three million
pounds of cotton seed, and had op.
Grated ly two and a half days the
past year, it was charged.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
TWO AMERICANS
IN RED CROSS
work IN ITALY
ARE KILLED
(By Associated Press.)

Italian Army Headquarters, North
ern Italy, Tuesday, Jan. 29.--(De-
layed)-Two Americans attached Il
the Red Cross were killed at Mestre
sunday night by bombs dropped by
German raiders. They are William
Pratt and Richard c. Fairfield. The
men had just arrived at the hospital
when the raid began.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
AGREEMENT
RELATIVE TO
C0NSCRIPT|ON
REACHED
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Jan. 30.-An agree
ment between the United States,
Great Britain and Canada on vhe
terms of separate conscription con-
ventions which only await the sig
natures of the respective govern.
nents' representatives, was an
nounced today by Secretary Lansing
in a letter to Chairman Dent of the
House military committee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
DIVERSION VAST AMOUNT
OF OVERSEAS SHIPPING
FROM NY. TO CHARLESTON
AND SAVANNAH, PLANNED
PUTTING pep IN THE WAR

camp Sheridan, Ala, Jan. 2S.-Har.
Vey Harris, of Lancaster, O., has or.
ganlzed the first jazz band at Camp
sheridan. The instruments used are
garbage cans, wash pans and a few
other noise-making devises. Five men
participate. Private O'Hare makes
merry as serpentine dancer. The
Dand plays "Over There and a few
other stirring airs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
BOARD
TO HEAR Minor
WAGE COMPLAINTS
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Jan. 3O.-The rail.
road wage commission today an
nonnced the appointment of three of
the four members of its board OF
examiners to hear minor wage COM
plants. They are Ed J. Barcal, Buff
falc manufacturer, leader Of labor
legislative movement in New York
State. Riley Redpath, a Kansas City
BUSINESS man, and Lathrop Brown, of
New York, a former member Of Con-
gress.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
RAILROADS ASK INCREASED
RATE ON STEEL AND IRON
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 30.-lncreases
ranging from Is cents to $1.75 OF
iron and steel from southern produc.
ing points to South Atlantic and
Gulf ports for export are asked in
applications filed today with the in
terstate commerce commission by
the southern railroads.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
Dropped on Kent and Essex
(By Associated Press J

London, Jan. 30.-In last nights
air raid, bombs were dropped in
Kent and Essex, 1t is announced Of
ficially. There were several aerial
engagements. All British machines
returned safely. About fifteen enemy
airplanes participated. One dropped
bombs in the southwestern outskirts
Of London, but there were few
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30
100000 Tons Of Shipping in Service
Italians Reinforcing

(Ry Associated Press.)
With American Army in France,
fueday, Jan. 29.-(Delaye An
bouncement is made here that the
total tonnage of former German
steamships ready for the high seas
Service, most of which are now
bringing men and materials to
France, is approximately five hun
FRED thousand.