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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs Tracy Cunningham
and little daughter will spend the
weekend in cambridge with rela-
tives. .=u. i,.-l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-09

Miss Fitch, of Nashville is visit
ing Lieutenant and Mrs. Luke, on
Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-09

DR.. Carl w Minor is expected to
arrive in the city tomorrow and be-
gin his work as pastor of the First
Baptist church. He will preach at
both services Sunday Morning ser
vice at II o'clock and night service
at $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bivins, will
have been visiting Captain and Mrs.
John A. Cobb, returned today to
their home in Tampa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
Bay Bonds OUer Here
TO Back the Boys
OUer There
Rock Islands Patriotic Demon
stfatEon.

The was staged in Rock Island last evening
what probably was the imposing and the most
representative patriotic demonstration that ever has
been seen in the three cities. The city was be-
|decked with bunting and at least twenty-five thou
sand people were in the streets. Several thousand
people, drawn from military and other government
branches and state in Rock Island and local organ
aons of almost every conceivable character, took
part in the parade From Rock Island arsenal came
Il big delegation OF ordnance officers, soldiers and
|tudents and modern motor driven artillery units and
an armored motor car such as now in in France
Thanks to the efficient leadership OF Captain w.
4 RosenfeId and his aides the procession moved
promptly and without break. Good work by the
police and cordial cooperation of the spectators re-
suited in clear path for the marchers over the entire
route Congressman Foss delivered one of the best
patriotic addresses Rock Island ever has been priv
|ileged TO hear. Taking it all the way through the
|evening's program a great success, and I'M
|doubtedly viii greatly help Rock Islands showing in
the final week of the third Liberty loan drive
There was one disappointing feature, and only
and that was the failure of the battalion of the Tenth
Infantry stationed at Rock Island arsenal appear
as anticipated Nothing stirs the patriotic ardOr
~
he nations actual fighting. Americans proud Of
heir army. Their hearts swell when squad OF
beat equipped boys in khaki march past. There
Is something in the snap and precision of the NOV
ng column that tends send a Jingle up and down
he spine bring mist to eyes and raise lump in
the throat. = patriotic parade without
armed as well as ordnance soldiers and other mill
5ary organizations seems to have something lacking
this dsparagement OF the soldiers or organ
zations participating had been announced that the
Tenth infantry would part last evening. Author
ty from the head of this military district, it is
Understood was secured for its appearance
Colonel Hllman, commandant at the arsenal,
spared no pains his prerogatives permitted
make the parade success and his contribution to
/ he parade afforded inspiring spectacle but the
commander of the battalion declined to participate,
and thus ignored an opportunity to do a big part
En- making one of the o5servances of Liberty day de-
signed in response 10 the proclamation of the pres
Edent of the United States an wonderful
success than it proved to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
With Other Editors
Good Counsel to Ireland.

Irishmen living in Augusta, Ga. have sent this
message to John Dillon leader of the Irish Nation
alists:
Meeting of Irishmen OF Augusta, Ga,
indorses granting of home rule and extension
OF CONSUMPTION to Ireland We expect Irish
fight with the allies the Irishmen
in America are doing.
The authors Of this telegram might have added
thousands of Irishmen of Ireland doing also.
The opposition to CONSUMPTION in Ireland is apt to
make us forget that a good many thousands of the
Irish of Ireland have been fighting the Germans as
volunteers since the beginning, that they have
been fighting with the gallantry which has always
characterized Irish in warfare has been testified
10 many times in the dispatches What these Irish
men Augusta ask Is that their knsmen of Ireland
shall emulate Irishmen not only of this country
| but those thousands who went forth from Ireland
the instant the worlds freedom was challenged by
the Germans
It is wise counsel they have given. Ireland will
owe the home rule, or which it is now practically
assured, in little part the lively and constant
sympathy which it has received from the United
States 1t would be an return of that help and
sympathy refuse to fight in a cause in which the
United States is deeply involved is Great
Britain. The present attitude of Ireland is anything
but edifying AS a nation it is, in the moral sense
neutral, whose neutrality nclines Germany. Its
position is somewhat analogous TO that of Mexico
II it does wish for the of Germany it at
least contemplates the possibility of its defeat with
feelings of regret not because it is sensible of any
politicaI>or spiritual affinity with Germany, it
would be hard to find two people anupathetical
in their characters and sentiments and philosophers;
but because IL hates Britain 1t is this pas
sion that Ireland gratfes by sulking in the OF
duty. 1t has nursed old grudge into Crouch
The cause that hatred is destined end. The
prime minister presented the of home rule
to parliament in a way which makes the grant of
it practically certain. This the only excuse
poor az best-that Ireland could offer in de-
It's refusal to take place in the battle line OF
freedom To refuse to accept conseription unless it
is imposed by Irish parliament is refuse enter
the war; for although the institution of Irish
parliament is assured, CONSUMPTION hardly
from such authority in time the
ion DaIlss News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
Champ Clark and the Senatorial Toga.

Champ Clark's undisputed leadership of his party
in congress and the respect which is accorded him
by political opponents is explained by the attitude
he took in declining in the United States
senate AS a senator he would have occupied what
is rightly considered the highest legislative posi-
ton in the world. His popularity and the manner
in which the tender made to him Virtually in
sured him the office long he cared to hold it,
1t would have relieved him of The strenuous duties
of the speakership, which he hope to hold only
long his party remains in power, and would
made it unnecessary to go before his constit-
uents every two years for their endorsement.
The highest honor. with the minimum of effort
and personal sacrifice would have been his. 1t
not necessary for him ask it. 1t
solicited and he strongly urged by many of his
closest friends to accept The fact that he
fused stamps him a who places his concep
ton duty and patriotism above honor, ease and
security. 1t shows why the people love Champ
Clark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
CHAPTER VIII.
Continued

"Arjan Singh, look me in The
eyes!" he ordered, and the Sikh
obeved. He was taller than War
rington, and loked down on him.
Are you a true friend OF the
risaldar-major? ~
NAV die, sahib, if 1 am not"
And [? What of me? Am L MS
friend or his enemy?"
The sergeant hesitated.
San | read mems hearts," he
asked.
"Yes," said Warrington. And SO
can |. That is why | had you call
ed from YOUR sleep. / sent for you
to learn the truth. What was the
message given by the fat babu to
one of the guard by the outer gate
this evening, and delivered by nm
or bv some other man to d Squad
ROM"
"Sahib, it was not written mes
sage"
"Repeat it to me-
"Sahib. it was verbal. | can not
remember it
"Arjan Singh, you lie. Did l ever
and not carry out my threats
promise you and not keep my prom
Use? Am l a soldier. Are you a
cur?"
God forbid, sahib! I"
"Arjan Singh Repeat that mes
sage to me word for word, please,
not as a favor, nor as obeying an
order, but as a friend of RanJoor
Singh to friend Of Ranjoor
Singh"
THE message was to the squad
ron, not to me, sahib.
Are you not of tie squadron
Make it an order, sahib!"
Certain not-nor favor either!
"Sahib, /"
Nor will threaten you! l guar
antee YOU absolute immunity if you
refuse to repeat it. My word on 1t.
I am Ranjoor Singh's friend, and 1
ask of his friend"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
Your Welfare at Stake.

The future welfare and prosperity of every man,
woman and child, citizens of this country, and Of
heir children yet unborn, depends the win
hing Of this world
All the resources Of the country are pledged and,
L necessary, viii be used The cost is tremendous
but what Is at stake IS or more consequence than
my cost.
Let the third great Liberty loan be subscribed.
md oyer-subscribed. cheerfuly for patriotic rea-
IONS. and quickly the beet Investment possible
10 be made at the present time and under present
conditions. The man who heAtates to do his part
Is far as his means Will permit. Is working for
Eis own and his eountrys tast interests
no stacker is worthy to be aH American citizen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

can be done. 1t is being done. AL
ready the leaven is working. And
il makes the heart glad that again
the Old Dominion leads the way.
Two years ago the Ninth district OF
Virginia elected Bascomb Slemp, a
Republican, to congress, by a ma
Iority of only 1883 out of total
vote of 34,30S-a margin none too
large for comfort. But there will
be no contest this year. Last week
the Democratic district committee
met and adopted unanimously the
following resolution:
Whereas the minds and hearts
Of all our people are and
should be turned toward the
winning of the war for democ-
racy, and whereas we do not
believe their time and energy
should be diverted from patri-
otto activities into the require
ments of a fierce partisan cam
paign, therefore we recon-
mend to the Democratic party
in the Ninth Virginia congress
sional district that no nomi-
nation for congress be made
this year
Fitting and stirring expression
of patriotic thought! And what
was done in the Ninth district Of
Virginia can be done in practi-
cally every other district in the
country by cooperative action to
that end by the official leaders OF
the two great parties.
What have they to say? Is IL too
much to ask that Chairman Me
Cormick and Chairman Hays call
their executive committees togeth-
err and at least consider the prac-
ticability of reaching an under
standing which would save God
only knows how many precious
lives and, it might be, even the
war itself?
Upon the presidential election of
1920, as we have said, the sugges
ton has no bearing whatever. The
future must care for itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

Americans who insist having their regular
portions Of meat bread and sugar might be in
terested in the lengths 10 which the English are
going in self denial Their meat ration is pound
per week and it is not always be had; sugar
six ounces and butter or margarine five ounces
England could have plenty Of wheat, for there is
an abundant supply in Australia, but the ships are
being used 10 handle American soldiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

THE babu said: Says Ranjoor
Singh, Let the squadron be on its
best behavior! Let the squadron
know that surely before the blood
runs he will be there to lead it.
wherever it is, Meanwhile, let the
squadron be worthy of its salt and
of it's officers! >"
WAS that all?" asked Warning
ton.
All. sahib. May my tongue rot
if 1 lie.''
Thank you, Arjan Singh. That's
all. You needn't mention our con-
versation. Good night
Fooled" chuckled Warrington.
She's foled US to the limit of our
special bent, and l take it that
stiff
He hurried away toward Colonel
Kirby's quarters, swinging his Ian
tern and humming to himself
sAnd this isn't the Arabian
NYghts!" he told himself It's Del
hi-Twentieth Century A. D.! Cad!
Wouldn't the whole COMPOUNDED
army rock with laughter"
Then he stopped chuckling to
hurry faster, for giant horn had
rooted chunks out of the blackness
by the barrack gate, and now what
sounded like a racing car was tear
ing up the drive. The headlight
dazZled him, but he ran and reach
ed the colonel's porch GREATNESS.
He was admitted at once, and found
the colonel and Brammle together,
facing an aide-de-camp. In the col
onel's hand was a medium-sized,
sealed envolpe.
Shall l repeat it, sir?" asked the
aide-descamp.
Yes, if you think it necessary, :"
answered Kirby.
THE sealed orders are not to be
opened until out at sea. You are
expected to parade at dawn the day
after tomorrow, and there will be
somebody from headquarters to act
as guide for the occasion. In fact,
you will be guided at each point I'M
til it is time to open your orders.
No explanations will be given about
ANYTHING until later on. That's all.
Good night, strand good luck!"
The aide-de-camp held out his
hand, and Colonel Kirby shook it
trif1e perfunctorily; he was not
much given to display of sentiment.
The aide-de-camp saluted, and a
minute later the giant car spurned
the gravel out from under it's rear
wheels as it started off to warn an
other regiment.
so we've got our route!" said
Kirby And, thank God. we take
our own horsesi" said Brammle
fervently.
Bet you a thousand the other
ends Marseilles." said Warrington.
We're in luck They'd have
mounted US on bus-horses il we
hadn't our own; we'd have had to
ring a bell to start and stop a
squadron. Who wouldn't be light
cavalry"
Kirby put the sealed letter In an
inside pocket.
I'm going to sleep" said Bram-
mie, yawning. Might, sir"
Might" said Kirby; but War
rington stayed on. He went and
stood near the window. and when
Kirby had seen Brammle TO the
What now. Warrington?
Taught Gil EIOOullhS houJOo
Singh's charger in the dark"
Why"
Said IT was an order from Ran
joor Singh"
I'm getting tired of this. ! don't
know what TO make of IL"
THAT isn't nearly the worst. sir.
Listen TO this, Long before Yas-
mini promised us - before We
knelt to save his life and honor
Ranjoor Singh had sent message
to his squadron guaranteein' to be
with 'em before the blood runs!
Specific guarantee and no condi-
Then"
Exactly, sir"
She fooled US, eh?"
''D'you suppose she's for or
against the government, SIR"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

Splitting on the sidewalks continues to be com
mon practice in Rock Island. No crusade against
ID ever has had much effect. 1t is doubtful if the
Eity ordinance covering the matter even has been
given tryout. Some day when things dull in
bolce court the efficacy Of the municipal remedy
might be tested. Any policeman on a day beat
ban find plenty of subjects
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
CHAPTER TX.

CHAPTER TX.
| Westward, into the hungry west,
! ooh listen, wise men. listen yeD
Whirls the east wind on his quest,
! Whimpering, worrying, hurrying,
lest
The light o'ertake him. Listen
Mark ye the burden of his sigh:
Westward sings the sun to die.
| Westward wing the yultures! -
Aye,
Listen, wise men, listen yeD
The east must lose-the west must
For none come back to tho east
again,
Though widows call them, Listen
YET -Yasmini's Song.
Now, India is unlike every other
country in the world in alb partic-
ulars, and Delhi is in sine respects
the very heart through which In
dia's unusualness flows. Delhi has
five railway stations with which to
cope with latter-day floods of para
doxical necessity; and nobody knew
from which railway station troops
might be expected to entrain or
whittier, although Delhi knew that
there was war.
There did not seem to be any
thing very much out of the ordinary
at any of the stations. In India one
or two sidings are nearly always
full of empty trains; there did not
seem to be more of them than US
ual.
At the British barracks there
was more or less commotion. be-
cause Thomas Atkins likes to voice
his joy when the long peace breaks
at last and he may justify himself;
but in the native lines, where dig
nifty is differently understood, the
only men who really seemed unus-
ually busy were the farriers. and
the armourers, who sharpened
swords.
The government Offices appeared
to be undisturbed, and certainly no
more messengers ran about than
usual, the only difference was that
one or two of them were open at
a very early hour. But even in
them-and Englishmen were busy
in them-there seemed no excite
ment. Delhi had found time in a
night to catch her breath and con-
tinue listening; for, unlike most
big cities that brag with or without
good reason. Delhi is listening
nearly all the time.
A man was listening in the ding
lest of all the Offices on the ground
% III i.
away from the street-a man in
drab silk suit, who twisted a leath-
er watch guard around his thumb
and UNFINISHED it necessarily. There
was telephone beside him, and
fair-Sized pile Of telegraph forms.
but beyond that not much TO show
what his particular business might
be. He did not look aggressive, but
he seemed enrvous, for he jumped
perceptibly when the telephone bell
rang; and being a government tele-
phone. with no commercial aims, II
did not ring loud
Yes" he said. with the recever
at his ear. Yes. yes. Who else
Oh, | forgot for the moment. Four.
three. two. nine. two. Give yoursl
Very we'll, I'm listening.
Whoever was speaking at the 9th
er end had lot to. say, and none
of It can have been expected, for
the man in the drab silk suit twist
ed his wrinkled face and worked
his eyes in hundred expressions
that began with dispieasure and
passed through different stages Of
surprise TO acquiesence.
Il want you TO know" he said,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

Russians still protesting against German
aggressions in their country, but the Hun keeps
right hunting for something he The
former, reports indicate, are getting about much
satisfaction of protests the latter is out of
his search for food.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

If you must your automobile take the best
possible OF your tires and get the last mile
of them, is the plea that is going forth from the
leaders in the rubber industry Shortage of rubber
is in Europe and it may become here.
Patched tires, like patched clothing, promise be-
come fashionable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

or 10 enjoy the blessings of liberty and free gov
eminent Now is the time; all get together and all
for country the last dollar If need be; to the
drop blood if necessary that liberty and free
government may endure, and shall not perish from
the earth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

The mayor OF Hood River, Ore, goes out per-
sonally hunting dollar slackers with flag and a
club and offers them their choice. OF course they
take the flag and go and buy bond. The method
is spectacular but it gets results. and besides, it
is mighty good advertising for the product of a
certain leading apple growing district of the north
west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

Draft evaders getting all that is coming to
them when tried by martial Camp Dodge.
Twenty years in the discipning barracks at Fort
Leavenworth has just been handed a Stacker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

that l got my information al RIs'
hand got ii from NaSmlu1 9ei-
self, from three OF the hillmen VI" WV
were present. and fpom the Atf.gi
who was kicked ana beaten. AZ
except the Afridi. Who wasn't taeIs
by. that time. agreed that RanleV,
Singh hRd words with the Germs"
afterward Eth? What's that
He listened again for about Nv
minutes, and then hung up the ~
ceiver with an expression OF miAeU
irritation and amusement.
(CoVtinued Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

Charles NJ Schwab the director of the
emergency fleet corporation. says that men never
work under him, but that they work with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
By abbot
Munday
The Winds OF the World

81 don't know. Thank God we've
got our marching orders! Go and
wash you'd headl and Warning
ton-hold your tongueI"
Warrington held up his right
hand
$50 help, me, sir!" he grinned.
But viii she hold hers?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

(CoNtinued Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

Exactly, sir!"
She fooled us. eh ?"
''D'you suppose she's for or
against the government, SIR"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-07-25
b0cnER RETREAT may
BE CUTOFF BYnEEW
FORCES OF BRITISH
BY j. w. r. MASON,
United Press War Expert,

New York, July 22.-Von Hindenberg
as continuing his retreat northward
from the Marine, fearing hat the re-
lentless American M French pressure
will isolate his Marine army and com
pei the largest surrender Of Germans
since the beginning of the war.
The evacuation OF Chateau-Thierry
and the arrival of American patrols on
the. north bank of the Marine show that
Won Hindenburg .has seriously weak
ened his defense of the river crossing.
If the river were held In strong force, it
would be impossible forepatrols to VEN
turc into the exploration of the north
ern bank. Nevertheless, General Foch
is rightly restraining the Americans
from pushing Immediately across the
river in pursuit of the Germans. An
enterprise Of this character would have
resulted any time within the past "a
hours in heavy n needless loss Of life.
The principal danger to which the
Germans along the Marine are now
subjected, comes from the interruption
to the communications issued by the
American and French attacks between
scissors and Chateau-Thierry., Con-
tinuation Of this thanking pressure will
squeeze the Germans out OF the Marine
salient with far less allied casualties
than a frontal attack delivered from the
south bank Of the river. Toch Is dis
playing qualities Of leadership far su-
perlor to Won H~indenburg's in thus
eliminating from his strategy all un-
necessary slaughter OF his own troops.
The arrival Of British reinforcements
In the Rheims sector indicates that
F'och is narrowing the northern exit OF
the Marine salient. If this movement 10
deeVl2ped, the escape Of the German
arny-nray bS completelyScut OFF. Al the
same time the violence Of attack by the
Americans and French along the Ourcq
river shows that Foch is trying to cut
off the final German line Of commun!-.
cations between the A1sne and the
Marie. The Ourcq uns into his sup-
ply line about midway within the
salient. A successful advance OF about
10 miles eastward in that district would
compel Won H~indenburg's men to turn
tall and run for the Aisne. les. they
be caught like rates in a trap.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-07-25
GERMANS SLOW IN
DONATING CLOTHES
Fail Voluntarily to Surrender
Worn Garments as They
Are Requested to Do.

Amsterdam, (9y maiD.-The "volun-
tary" surrender OF worn clothing for
The benefit OF war workers in Ger
many is turning out a complete fail
ure.
The rbicf initial rush which was mo-
lived by expectations Of obtaining ex-
mption from the threatened forcible
implying OF wardrobes, soon died
down. Berlin, which was expected to
yield TO 10000 suits has not supplied
half that number and the same tale
comes from other centers.
The period for bringing in The cloth
ng had 10 be extended everywhere
and bonuses given as at Schoeneberg,
where every OLD suit reaped a reward
Of a Jar OF real honey or a packet of
pudding powder.
Essen is the first town where steps
,ave already been taken for an Of
Scial inspection of private wardrobes
.At others will inevitably follow. In
he meantime there are many indig-
.aan. letters in the newspapers from
:~itizens who patriotlcally denied them
elves articles Of clothing and which
hey are now told are not good enough
for munition workers. Complaint is
made that tho latter earn much moro
money and live in better style than the
disappointed ~benefnctors.