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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
roo MUCH FOR LOCOMOTIVE
British Tank" Not Easy TO Push
From the Track, as One Troop
Train Discovered.

"Our work on the light railroads."
writes lieutenant in the Fourteenth
engineers, SIS becoming more fasci-
mating as we get deeper into it. The
volume of traffic is constantly in
creasing, and at the present time we
are able to handle little but ammuni-
ton and supplies. Car shortage
seems to be oNr chief difficulty.
eve have considerable trouble
with tanks crossing our tracks at
the most unexpected places, and you
can imagine what it does to our
track. One night recently one of
our troop trains struck a tank
which was crossing the track without
lights. The train came to a dead
stop, the impact throwing the en-
gineer and fireman out on the
ground, slightly stunning them. The
tank, however, did not stop, but con-
tinued on its way, and as soon as
it cleared the track, up starts the en-
CINE, breaking away with one car,
and before anyone realized what had
happened was running wild down
the hill. After running wild cou-
pie Of miles she turned over in the
ditch. Fortunately, no one was seri-
ously injured.
"The tanks certainly are wonder
full machines. There is not much left
Of the barbed wire entanglements
when they get through with them.
So far the Germans have not made
use Of them" Railway Age.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
WILD FLOWERS UNDER GLASS
Their Proper Development and Pro-
ductlon Being Given Attention by
the Government

The flowers that bloom in the
spring, thoughxnever lacking appre-
citation, HAYES \ hitherto been cult
vated-the ftniliar wild flowers,
that is to say. But it is beginning
to be different. A
double" buttercups Of several va
rieties are now being grown in green
houses and are in much demand. Be
fore long, doubtless, the dandelion
will be cultivated. There is no rea-
son Why il might not be developed
into.a msgAifcent bloom six inches
in diameter, with curly, golden pet
ais. The pal wild chrysanthe-
.mup4 was hSfdly bigger than the
sdahdehon Of To-Day.
Indeed, dandelions are already
cultivated in New England, though
only4as a spring vegetable. I'm.
proved elds daisies are now grown
on q gc scale in lighthouses, and in
winter fetch high price at the
florists.
The government plant bureau has
recently found out how to grow the
trailing arbutus' (most admired Of
all spring flowers) under glass, and
before long ats cultivated blooms
will be on the market III winter.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
THERE'S A REASON.

The lady of the house, engaging a
new cook, expressed the wish TINT if
Fido came into the kitchen he should
be kindly treated there.
ooh, yes, ma'am," replied the
cook. '1'll be good to him; indeed.
l always believes in making friends
with the dogs-they save SO much
dishwashing"
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
REQ CROSS NOTES.

Miss Grace Murphy, Of Wilders-
vile, donated a gallon of lard to the
conservation department.
Miss Lutte Todd sent a quilt all
ready to be shipped
Mrs. Knowles sent a splendid
package consisting of seven pairs
of boys trousers, rompers, etc.
The members of the Red Cross at
Life, Tenn, sent a quilt made by
the children of that community, and
also a number of garments.
Mrs. Terry Ray donated hen
and one dozen chickens, which will
be auctioned at an early date.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
COUNTY PEOPLE TAKE NOTICE.

Until further notice our daily
Office hours will be from 900 a. m
to 400 p. m, except Saturdays and
First Mondays. We have urgent
work at our homes which you can
help US perform by fitting your bust
ness with us to the hours named.
j. w. PAGE,
County Court Clerk.
j. w. DYER,
Clerk Circuit Court,
By j. B. ScoTT, D. C.
JNo. L. SULLIVAN,
Register.
W. V. BARRY,
Clerk & Master.
0. E. HOLMES,
County Superintendent.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
GOVERNMENT PIANOS.

In order that all industries in
Italy may be national, that kingdom
is setting up a piano factory de-
signed on the best American and
French models. Before the war the
piano trade was nearly all in the
hands of Germans.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
NOTICE 10 the PUBLIC.

We have secured the service in
our shop of Mr.. w. A. Tucker, a
well-known blackNnith and wood
workman and 0hl = is now pre-
pared.So do all wSfk IN ouEI lines on
short Notice, with eudrantek of sat
isfaction. Rememher thu horse
shooting stands a9theOld PIX $1.0Q.
EHE5 Son
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17

Former Governor Benton McMil-
lin, American Minister to Peru,
South America, is back home on a
visit to Nashville
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
A BLACK SHEEP.

"Baa, baa, black sheep, have you
any wool?"
eyes, sir; yes, sir, three bags
full. I'm also boarding sugar and
salt" she added.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17
Red Cross Chairman,

District Chairmen in the Red
Cross drive afea@urged tu1perfect
their organizations at ono sand the
Committees SO appointe4 viii b e3-
pected to see everyspefebn in their
district and solicit fIhdsJss All mon:
les collected are to, be turned -o1ef
to the County Treask APP
pleby, who will recHipt f6r them, Z
JNo. S. FIEEDER,
Chairman.
Below you will find names Of
Chairmen for each old district in
the county: II
First, W. W. Gately; End, P.W.
Moore; 3rd, c. T. Roberts; 4th, 9Th.
Davidson; 5th, w. C. Crook; 9th,
Mrs. j. R. Reed; 7th, W. c. league;
9th, Miss Laura Pearson; 9th, Paley
Rosser; 10th, H. D. Barry, W. h
Holland, Industrial chairman; 18th
A. F. Stewart; 18th, "A. M. Powers;
18th, /. S. Johnson, DR.. R. L. Wylie;
18th, Mrs. W~W. Rogers; 18th, M. A.
Tolley; 18th, j. H. Davis; 18th, j. A.
Roberts; 18th, D. w. Bradfeld; 10Th,
J. W. Ballard; 10th. j. A. Deere.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-05-17

LOST" Somewhere in Lexing-
ton" gold cross watch fob with M
V. Barry" engraved thereon. Will
reward finder. w. V. BARRY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
TEUT0Ns To MAKE
NEW PEACE OFFER
WITHIN TIN DAYS
GENEVA DISPATCH SAYS OFFER
WILL CONTAIN NOTIFICATIONS
OF PREVIOUS CONDITIONS DE-
SIRED BY CENTRAL POWERS.

LONDON, Jan. 2,-The Central
Powers, within the next ten days, will
make new declarations regarding
|Germany's peace conditions.
A news dispatch from Geneva to the
London Daily Express quotes the Mn
mich Nachrichen to this effect. The
dispatch says further that the offer
will contain notifications of the
terms heretofore desired by the Teu-
tons as a condition of peace.
The Munich Nachrichen says that
added notifications of the German
peace terms may still be introduced,
owing to the attitude of the Entente
Powers.
There is evident disappointment in
Germany because of the failure OF the
Entente nations to recognize the Boil
sheviki Russian government, or to par
ticipate in the conferences now in ses-
sion at Brest-Litovsk
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
GENERAL s|BERT5ID
COMMAND TROOPS
IN THE S0UTHEAJT
FRESH FROM THE FRENCH FRO VI
HE WILL INSTRUCT FIGHTING
MEN AT SOUTHERN CAMPS AND
-CANTONMENTS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. e
Major-General William L. Sibert, who
returned yesterday from France, will
be assigned to command the South
eastern department troops, it is IN
lerstood here today General Sibert
commanded the famous Rainbow
Division of national guard troors
sent to France following the first con
tingent of regulars landed in Europe.
He is commander of eminent ability
and fresh from the battle front is
well qualified to instruct troops in
training in Southern camps and can
tonments.
Maj-Gen. William P. Duvall retired
from the active army list today and
Maj.-Gen. William A. Mann who also
returned yesterday from France, was
assigned today to be commander OF
the Eastern department. He succeeds
Maj.-Gen. ElidaHoyle, retired, who was
recalled to active service at the be
ginning of the war 1t is understood
here that Gen. Hoyle will again re
turn to the retired list.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
DAWSON LAWYERS TO
REPRESENT CENTRAL

It is announced today that Yeomans
& Wilkinson a firm of Dawson attor-
neys have been named to represent
the Central OF Georgia railway in this
territory. The appointment was made
by Lawton & Cunningham, general
counsel for the railroad at Savannah.
The Dawson lawyers will become di-
vision counsel for the corporation, rep
ss sssftiag he railroad in ali litigation
III which it is involved IN the counties
of Sumter. Macon, Schley. Terrell. ian
dolph Clay and Quitman. This posi-
ton was formerly held by the late Eu-
gene A. Hawkins of this city aud sew
eral Americas attorneys it is said, ap-
piled for the appointment following
his demise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
HARRIS ENDORSEMENT
AROUSES THE STATE

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. "A remark
able POLL Of newspapers throughout
the state, taken by Editor Franc Man
gum of the Americas Times Recorder,
shows that Senator Thomas w. Hard
wick has practically no strength, ex-
cept among the followers of Thomas F..
Watson, while William ]. Harris is ev-
erywhere regarded as the logical and
strongest candidate for the senate to
succeed the junior senator.
Hardwick's support of the liquor
traffic, his opposition to the parcel
post, his opposition to the government
ship purchase bill, his opposition to
President Wilson, and his general at
titude toward the war, have appar-
emily cooked his goose politically
throughout the state, if the replies to
Editor Mangum's query can be taken
as any indication of sentiment.
On the other hand, William j. Har-
ris, chairman of the FEDERAL Trade
commission, is known everywhere as a
loyal supporter of the democratic ad-
nlinistration, and has won great favor
by his stand on the side of the people
in every issue which has arisen since
he went on the commission. He has
fought for cheaper newsprint paper,
cheaper coal and cheaper commodities
in general. 1t was the recommends
ton Of the Federal Trade commission
which resulted in the governments
taking control of fuel prices
Editor Mangum's poll included news
papers in every county site and i'm
pc. t tsstt sy IN the starr ma less fs an
dozen FILED to answer his query.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
SPRING, RING RICE
SOON TO QUIT
WASHINGTON
SIR CECIL SPRING-RICE, BRITISH
REPRESENTATIVE IN AMERICA,
TO RETURN TO ENGLAND NO
CHANGE IN POLICY.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. q
Tie 91o ort coming from London yes
to-day that Sir Cecil spring-Rice the
:. SO ambassador at Washington, is
soon to retna from his present post,
was confirmed in cficlal circles to-
day
At the state department it was leara-
ed the British ambassador had ar
ranged to sea Secretary Lansing dur
iEg the day 1t was inferred from this
that he would formally inform the de-
partment of his coming retirement.
He is an able diplomat and has long
been stationed here
Well-informed persons here says the
retiremnt of Sir Cecil Spring-Rice
should not be taken as any impending
change in the British policy The rea-
sons actuating his return to England
probably will not be made public
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
j. s. To SPEED
Up SENDING Of
MEN TO FRANCE
WILL DEVOTE GREATEST AMOUNT
OF TONNAGE POSSIBLE. TO THE
TRANSPORTATION IF AMERICAN
TROOPS TO FRANCE.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. q
The constant, speedy dispatch If
American troops and equipment to the
battle front Is the principal recon-
mendation made to the government by
American delegates who recently re-
turned from the international Allied
War council at Paris.
Speeding up of the merchant ship
building program and cooperation
with the friendly belligerents are the
other principal recommendations.
This was discloced today by the
state department which made public
a summary of the result of the con
ference
Through a new organization ar
rangements have been made to de-
vote the greatest amount OF tonnage
possible for the transportation of
American troops" to France.
A definite plan" has also been
formed for a more active utilization OF
American naval forces and an agree
ment made with the British admiralty
to the effect that certain plans used
in anti-submarine warfare, are the
contribution of the United States to
a pooling of war resources agreed
upon among the allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
.B0LSHEV|K| NEAR
BREAK WITH FOE.
SAYS one REPORT
HARD CONDITIONS SOUGHT no EE
IMPOSED BY TEUT0NS MAY kK-
SUIT IN RUSSIA RESUMING THE
FIGHT FOR WORLD DEMOCRAEg-

LONDON, Jan. 2. = Peace negn-
tiations between the Teutonie AlKNa
and the Russians have been hr0kkaas
off
Conference at Brest-Litovsk waga
terminated when Germans refuse6 70
recede from certain hard conditfu1sz-
which the Teutons seek to iuupas3
upon the demoralized Russians Ths
result of the interruption Of the-0eED-
tiations may indicate the early cce1z-
renee of momentous happenings IN
Russia.
First news of the break in negc9ER-
tons reached London in telegram
from the Petrograd correspondents ssR
the London Times Official annoucce
ment of the discontinuance OF coG1xer
sation has not yet been authuxSzA2
Owing to the status of the Bolshex5zz
government, which has not beet recGe
nized by Entente nations it Is iEsEa<zs
sible to direct any diplomatic inquiries
to the authorities at Petrograd
According to the most authoritak1ye
Information received here, the attfsBae
OF the Teutons toward Poland mnA
Lithuania, Russian Baltic provfEcx.
caused the Bolsheviki representatives
to decline to continue negotiations ~
Brest-Litoysk The Teutons are saEB
to have proposed that German garzz--
sons be maintained at Libau and Riga
Russia's chief Baltic ports, and eAsn-
where is not acceptable to the Eaz-
sheviki. The German attitude towz-z
Poland and that country's evident Ia
tention of grabbing" Courland fraznR
Russia, is extremely distasteful to szsz
Russian representatives at the c0fassr
ence. according to authentic advErsz
received here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
FIVE MORE HOUSTON
RIOTERS TO HANG

HOUSTON, Tex, Jan. 2.-Five of the
negro soldiers tried by the last court
martial in connection with the recent
Houston riot, have been sentenced to
hang. All were found guilty of muir
der and rioting by the courtmartial
which heard the evidence aginst them.
The verdict was announced today by
Maj. Gen. Rucker. Before the death
sentences are put into effect they
must be reviewed by Washington au-
thorities. This is in accordance with
newly announced ruling by President
Wilson. Thirteen of the rioters al
ready convicted by courtmartial
we're hanged at San Antonio recently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
E. ]. WITT ENTERS
REAL ESTATE FIELD

E. ]. Witt, who has been a resident
of Americas for the past few years,
and during two years with the Plant,
ers Bank, has resigned that position
and is now in the real estate business
with an Office in the Allison build
ing. Mr.. Witt was a former resident
OF Atlanta and during his stay in that
city was engage in the real estate
business. During ten years there he
managed several large and important
deals. The many friends of Mr.. Witt
predict for him much success in his
new business here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
SENATE MILITARY BODY
RESUME INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. q
With Charles Eiseman, vice chairman
OF the supply committee of the Council
Of National Defense on the stand the
Senate Military committee resumed its
probe today The inquiry into the
cancelled scrap Uniform contract oc-
cupied the whole of the days session
.oso,S a. SO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
ATLANTA OUT OF DEBT
GAMBLER CLAIMSCREDIT

ATLANTA, Ca. Jan. 2.-For the first
time in many years the Atlanta city
government entered the new year en-
tirely out of debt, except for its out
standing bonds. Mayor Asa G. Can
dler began the year with g floating
debt OF 100000. In spite of a very
great expense in laying water mains to
the cantonment, and in other special
emergencies connected with the war.
TIE city paid all of its operating ex7
penses and al OF its Sr~tra expenses
and Its floating debit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
DEFER HEARING OF
ANTITRUST CASES

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. a.
Attorney-General Gregory today ask
ed the Supreme court to defer argu-
r1ent in a number of cas- Anti
trust suits pending against the Inter
national Harvester Co. and the United
Shoe Machinery Co, are among those
asked to be postponel. Ths case
against the United States Steel cor
poration also goes over until the next
term OF court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
SUGAR SITUATION Is
STILL BEFORE PROBERS

WASHINGTON, d. c. Jan. g.
The senate committee resumed its in
vestigation of the sugar situation here
today. 1t assembled prepared to hear
a statement from Food Administrator
Hoover In this the fool administra
denied RESPONSIBILITY for the recent
shortage lies in the fixed import price
named by the administration
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
FUEL SITUATION in
CAROLINA Is ACUTE

COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. 2.-Today's
rise in temperature was accompanied
by heavy snowfall This condition
is reported to be general throughout
the state this morning The fuel sit
uation here and elsewhere in Softh
Carolina continues acute. Some sup
pies. however, are being received at
var:ous points, and it is hoped to re-
lief actual suffering before TOMORROW.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
Sgt. WbeatIey Here.

Sergeant Cliff wheatley who has
been designated for the officers train
ing school at Leon Springs Texas.
where he hopes to win a commission.
was in the city yesterday and today,
visiting his father, Mr.. George Wheat
ley. He left this afternoon for Camp
Wheeler, and viii go to Texas Satur-
day. v.--4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
ITALY WILL INTERN
ALL ENEMY ALIENS
RoME. Jan. 1.-Delaa9s...al..;s..E.s.

RUNE, Jan. LUG az - -
49, goTsrl..---.l. ..ssr'~' vs1S intern all
enemy aliens in Italy Announcement
OF this decision Mas authorized here
today The work of taking Germans,
Austrians and Bulgars into custody
VIII begin within four or five days.
There are to be no exceptions made,
and high church dignataries owing al
1egiance to Austria will be imprisoned
like other Austrians
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
Delegation at Petrograd.

PETROGRAD, Jan. 2.-The Russian
peace delegation returned today from
Brest-Litovsk and reported a joint ses-
sion of the Soldiers and Workmen's
70 les the status of the negotiations
with Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
WORTH MEMBER IS
AMERICUS VISITOR

REPRESENTATIVE Williams, of Worth,
county, was in Americas today, be-
tweenn trains, and was greeted by
his many friends here He married at
Leslie number Of yeals ago.
Mr.. Williams is oneAof the best
known travelling men on the road and
is a popular member Of the general
assembly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
SIX GERMAN PLANES
PUT OUT OF ACTION

PARIS, Jan. 2-six German air
planes were put out OF action by
French flyers. Official announcement
IF the exploit was made here today
Artillery fighting continues at var
ious points on the war front, but no
lerse inG.ntry actions are repfrted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
LT sAIDS ON
BELGIAN FRONT FAIL

LONDON, Jan. Several raids by
German forces on British positions on
the Pe'gian and Arras fronts today
were re7u'se'. Al official var Office
st: tement tells Of the failure Of these
;tiemvtea raids. EIsewheTes.en IN,
i,rtlsh fort tte-e was snoe1ing
lenerkr -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
EE,ARMEpc ~'''cED To-
HS Fo7zyrh NC HOGS

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan, 2.--The folIns#
ing important statement has just heesz
received by Federal Adminissrasss-
Andrew M. Soule from J. P CostpS.
head of the meat division of the UnSsox
States Food Administration, wAEGk
should be of particular interest to Sh2
people of Georgia:
Hold back your hogs"
"0n November 3rd I stated that tase
prices of hogs, so far as this divisius
could affect them, would not fan bs-
low about $3.50 per hundreaweisssa
for the average of the packers dnoses
on the Chicago market until ,furtaet
notice. That statement Il nsass
again.
The packers inform me that taaas
arc doing their best to aid US in e.
policy. But largely owing to tTal
portation difficulties in the east. IA
now glut of hogs on the chfs
market, and more hogs than the n
ers can kill and handle.
'srrhss farmers and consoiesiayz
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-02
HlADNlN EXTENDS
HELP IN FIGHT TO
SECURE FUEL HERE
ICEL ADMINISTRATION LEE ALLEN
IS HANDLING SITUATION yIG0R.
0USLY AND RELIEF Is C0NSID-
Erred EARLY PROBABILITY.

The coal situation in Americas IS
still very acute, but there Is nope v4-
tsrtained of early reliaf. Many homes
here are entirely without fuel, but
this situation will not continue long.
Fuel administration officials here
are handling the situation vigorously.
Administrator Lee Allen is working
hard in his efforts to get Americas
an adequate fuel supply. He has teie-
graphed DIR Hardman repeatedly and
is doing everything in his power to
get promised coal shipments through
hurriedly The state fuel administra-
ton, headed by DR.. Hardman, is back
ing Mr. Aliens effort, and there is
every indication that carly relief will
be forthcoming.
This morning, DIR. Hardman te|e-
graphed Mr. Allen, asking the names
OF mine operators and iobbers supply
ing Americas dealers, and with this
information in hand. he will ask the
Washington authorities to. help in tie
effort to get coal here without delay
his telegram follows:
Commerce, Ca, Jan. 2. 1918.
Lee Al!en. Americas, Ga.
/ Your wire. Request that you adj
wise fully mine operators and iobbers
supplying dealers in Americas. We
will handle vigorously with Washing
ton departmea This information has
only been furnished this office in part
-I Ref e. sc e.. mines HARDMAN.
Fuel Administrator. :
Dr.. Hardman's telegram leaves no
room to doubt that all the machinery
of the federal government win soon
be in motion in the effort to secure a
supply of coal for Americas, and resi-
dents here will learn with pleasure
that after enduring the recent cold
snap with an extreme scarcity OF fuel
prevailing that probably before the
end of the week, an amply supply will
have been received and placed on
sale here.