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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-07
PESSIMISM OVER
GERMAN FAILURE

NEW YORK, May IA period of
pessimism began in the Central En-
pires because of cessation of Won
Hindenburg's bloody offensive and a
realization that the extravagant prom
ises of the kaiser's militarists have not
been met.
Henceforth increasingly serious con-
ditions will be reported as existing in
Germany and Austria-Hungary. The
kaiser's incorrigible dramatic tempera-
ment made this reaction doubly ineyit-
able by ordering last March the an
Iouncement in such grandiloquent
terms of Won Hindenburg's spring
slaughter
Nevertheless caution is necessary in
interpreting too enthusiastically the
immediate results of the disappointed
hopes of the German and Austria-Hun-
garian people. Although Won Hinden-
burg has been checked the kaiser can
tell his subjects that Germany's posi-
ton at the peace conference has been
greatly strengthened because of the
Picardy offensive. This is the final
card that the Hohenzollerns have to
play. That the argument will be used
with all the desperation of despair is
certain. But to make it effective, the
kaiser must show there is possibility
of a peace conference being called in
the immediate future at which the
German gains in Picardy and Flanders
can be capitalized.
The German government, therefore,
must start another peace drive at the
earliest possible moment 1t will be
necessary for the allies to block this
crafty new offensive before it gathers
serious impetus. A conference to end
the war under present military condi-
tons would be interpreted by the peo-
pie of Germany and Austria Hungary
as having been forced upon the Allies
by Won Hindenburg's drive against the
west front.
If peace overtures from the Central
Empires are rejected at this time, the
aiser's militarists must at once take
mp defensive positions the west to
meet Americas final blow for the
triumph of democracy, When the
German people realize that Hohen-
zollern peace is impossible and that
Americas millions are preparing to
strike then only will there be created
an environment Of alarm bordering on
panic which is imperative before Kali
serism can be overthrown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-07
MINUTES Of MEETING
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Americas, Ca, May 6, 1918.

Americas, "a, May D, 1919.
The Board of Commissioners of
Roads and Revenues met in regular
session: Present, A. Rylander, chair
man; R. S. Oliver, N. A. Ray, T. B.
Hooks; absent, S. e. Statham.
Minutes last regular meeting read
and confirmed DR.. R. L. DeSaussure,
U. S. health officer, came before the
board, requesting authority and as
sistance as health and sanitary officer.
John Perryman asked aid; granted
$l.5O per month.
On motion offered and unanimously
carried the board agreed tot cooper
ate with the federal government in
eradicating the cattle tick in Sumter
county
Mr.. /. B. Small made final settle
ment with the board for tax collections
during 1917, charging off errors in d.
gest, $3.162.64 and insolvent taxes,
$624.39.
The following resolution was read
and adopted:
GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Be it resolved by the Board of Com
missioners of Roads and Revenues OF
Sumter county, Ga, that the rules and
regulations of the federal government
of the United States for county sani-
tation for said county of Sumter, be
and the same are hereby, adopted, as
sanitary regulations for said county.
Be it further resolved, that the officer
in charge of sanitation for and on
behalf of the government of the Unit
ed States, be and he is hereby APP
pointed as the sanitary officer of sum
ter county, Georgia, under section 1870
Of the Code of Georgia; provided that
said sanitary officer shall not be paid
any salary for his services.
Bills approved for payment were as
e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-07
STREET TAX NOTICE.

Street Taxes for the year 1918 al
$500 per capita, same being due and
payable May list, 1918. Unless paid
on or before May 18th, 1918, there viii
be- an additional charge of so cents.
All male inhabitants between the ages
of is and so are subject to this tax.
G. B. POUNCEY City Marshal
5-2-1Sto5-15
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-07

FRANC MANGUM,
Sumter County Food Administrator.
Advisory Committee: w. A. Dodson,
N. M. Dudley, r. G. Moran. Mrs
Lawson StapIeton, Mrs. Frank
Harold.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-07

Flour, best grade, "a lbs. ...... .s1.75
Flour, second grade, "a lbs. -. .$1.65
FLOUR elf sold in bulk) per ID. ...7 lie
Rice, fancy head, per Id. ....... lie
Lard, country, per ID ............ SIC
Lard, pure. ..,........ ...... &c
Lard Compound, per pound. :. .27c
.'rits, per ID ................... orc
IRISH Potatoes (old) per h.. ..04c
Unions, per Id. ................0 6 lac
Peas, per Id. ...... lac
Lima Beans, per h.. ..............s zoe
Oleomargarine, pound ,...........S7e
Cheese, per Id. ..................S7c
Gutter creamery per ID ..... Csc
Eggs .............N No Price Fixed
Tomatoes (no. cans) ....15c
Tomatoes (No. cans) ....20c
Gvaporated Milk, (small cans) OF lie
Evaporated Milk large cans) .18c
sagle Brand Milk ..............25 Csc
IA Cane Syrup (gallon) .......$1.10
Ga. Cane Syrup (half gailon) -. SOC
Bread (per loaf .............. 10c
Dry Sailed Rib Bellies
Sides, per pound .............3 0c
Cuts, per pound .32c
Meal (per peck ................ 60c
sweet Potatoes, ..S5c PIX, or SIPS. bu.
Oatmeal, 13c, two for Csc
English Peas, can. 15c, Csc and S0c
Baked Beans, can .15c
Dried Peas, pound, lac
Prunes, pound, -. LII 1-2c to zoe
Macaroni, pkg, ........12 IL to 15c
Lard compound, No. 10. ..$2.75
Lard compound, No. 4. ......... .$L10
Corn (per cant ........... 15c to 25c
Boiling meat, per pound. !. .28 to 30c
Salmon, best Columbia river, lb ACC
Salmon, best Columbia river, LIB Csc
Pink Salmon, lb cans. ...........2 5c
Salad oil. can. .......... Acc and zoe
Sugar, cash and carry"
pounds .18c
Sugar, cash and carry"
pounds ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 5e
Sugar, credit or deliver"
2 pounds .................20 zoe
Sugar, "credit or deliver"
pounds ...................5 SOC
Meat Prices.
Sugar Cured Ham, pound .37c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-07
OFFICIAL FOOD PRICE SCHEDULE
ASKED BY u. S. ADMINISTRATOR

prices Is effective week, beginning Msnday
May 9Th
that than the
prices report to food administrator.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-07
Business and the War"

By Muhand president Toledo Commerce Club and
International Association of Rotary Clubs the World He has
turned from the Western Front
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-07
Soldiers of the Sky"

The gripping and thrilling warstory told by hero who has
brought down 20 German aeopnes Captain George Frederick Camp
bell the Royal Flying Corps His entire myfather mother sister
and two brothers have been victims of this story you'll
forget
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
Summary of the News
SECTION A.

= Flight divisions to reach home
 within four months.
 European rulers to visit United States. x Further details of Bernstorff's eff
 forts given. s-Effort to move Americans began
 in March. s-American patience must help to keep peace at peace conference. 4-Editorial. 6-AJewish- relief quota in sight.
 Commission reduces deficit $4l,-
 O9211 during fiscal year.
 Dr. Bowling gives statement on
 health situation. 6--Services at the churches. SAmerlca getting ready for trade
 all over world.
 Samuels advice. i0- Business reaction came immediate K ly after armistice.
 SECTION B. 1-Ttaly to adopt American methods A for her schools. Cssualty list. S-Book review. 4=-Never before did head of nation set
 forth under such surroundings. 5--New head named for Mississippi
 state prisons $-7-Amusements 9--Historic pageant to be staged at
 Ensley Elks club. SECTION e. 2~s~-A chronicle of society. 4--Annistop social news. 6zDollys Dalrymple, SSEFarms for the soidiers.
 School garden work cf Alabama ez-Fire in Tckio most picturesque. of fthe Box Scouts. ~ Markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
Would Return Drafted
 Men to Local Boards

New York, December 1.-The resolu- tion recommending to the government that drafted men should be sent back to their local boards in connection with the countrys employment problem, was adopted today by the united council of unemployment. Henry B. Ruere was elected chairman of the council. which comprises representatives of the va rious organizations which performed war time service for improving the troops welfare and morale.
 The resolution expressed the councils opinion that the draft board, familiar with the technical and labor abilities of the drafted men, should be allowed by the government to have representa- tion in the council and should be used to place returned soldiers in positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
NAW'S EFFICIENCY { AT NIGHT INCREASED

Washington, December 7.-The fight ing efficiency of the American navy at night will be increased about 25 per cent by the perfection of a star shell operating at longrange and under all conditions at sea. The new shell. which is said to excel any products by other nations. and the history of it's develop mert is described in statement to- night by the navy department.
 The shell is said to be suitable for firing from guns of from three to five inch calibre, and is fitted with para chute attachment.
 The shell is filled with Illuminating material guaranteed to burn in spite of the terrific rush of air it meets when freed. The value of the shell lies, said the navy departments statement. in H. luminating the naval units or the enemy without disclosing the position of the craft using the shell. Experimental work to develop such a shell was started by the bureau of ordnance of the navy department in 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

 MEMBERS IF NEXT SENATE AND HOUSE IN FAVOR 0F RAISE Agitation to Fix Kilby's Sal ary at $75OO Meets With Approval of Incoming
 Lawmakers

Montgomery, December 7.-(Specialo Agitation in favor of fixing Governor Kllbys salary at s75Oo--the same paid Governors o'Neal and Henderson-has met with such popular favor among pro-
 hibition and local option members of the next senate and house that capitol at taches have concluded that no other mat
 ter has caused such unanimous approval.
 Letters received at the office of F1tzhugh
 Lee. state auditor elect. who started the
 agitation. by mailing a copy Of the pro-
 posed salary increase bill to the sena-
 tors and representatives show that mem bers elected upon the anti-amendment
 ticket, as well as the amendists, strongly
 favor the bill One of Jefferson county's
 representatives who will go in office in
 January, believes the governor of Ala
 hama should get s12,0O0, instead of S60oo
 He also says: "The pay for representa-
 tiyes is joke--not enough to pay mans s
 hotel expenses"
 Governor Henderson Saturday said he
 had nothing to add to his statement of
 Thursday giving his reasons for refus- ing to sign the increased salary bill when
 passed by the January legislature week before he goes out of office.
 q desired to set myself right in the matter" said the governor. Tt has been reported that had given assurances that the bill would be signed and l did not want the impression to go out that | had given any persons authority to use my name in this connection
 The governors reasons for not signing the bill were he would be violating the letter and spirit of section Sl of the state constitution.
 Judging from the dozen or more letters received up to Saturday there Is little doubt but that the bill would pass at the first sitting of the house and senate It. is pointed out that Governor Tender. son could show his disapproval of the bill by vetoing it, setting out his req son. then tile legislature could pass 1t over his veto and Governor Kilby would get the benefit of the extra $500 It is probable that bill giving the governor s25o0 for the maintenance of the mansion will be passed. Whether the governor signs this bill or not the money will be available for Governor Kilby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
FLAG FLIES
 OVER CAPITOL DOME
Montgomery Joins in Cele- bration Britain Day With
 Appropriate Exercises

Montgomery. December 7-(Special) The British flag was waving under the Stars and Stripes at the state building Saturday in honor of Great Britain's ef- forts in winning of the world war. The flag was ordered over the capitol while exercises were being held throughout tha country on Britain day. Governor Hen derson Saturday received telegram from John A. Stewart, executive chair man of the British day committee, New York, in which was contained the text of a cablegram from Arthur Balfour. chief of the British foreign office. The cablegram follows;
 London, December 6-His Majesty's government Is deeply touched by the in- formation that has reached them that 1t has been officially decided to celebrate December ! as British throughout the United States of America, and I de- sire to express to the governors of the states of the union and to all those as- sociated with them their sincere thanks for this courteous expression of friend ship. The celebration which his majes- tvs government now gratefully acknowi- edges is welcome proof that the spirit of friendship with which the American and British nations have fought and con- quered side by side in the struggle for justice and liberty will continue to unite them in the coming days of peace. Strong in the Knowledge of this friendship the British people can face with confidence all the problems the new era may have
 in store"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
ACCEPTS
 THE RESERVATION OF .SCHWAB BY RADIO
Thanks Head of Emergency Fleet Corporation for In- valuable Service Ren-
 dered Nation
By Associated Press

Washington, December z. Charles M. Schwab, director general of the emergency fleet corporation, who laid aside his own shipbuilding plans eight months ago to help build ships for the government, received word by wireless from Presl- dent Wilson tonight that his resignation had been accepted.
 It had been understood here for some time that MT. Schwab was anxious to be relieved of the office, so that he could again take up extensive interests he re- linquished when asked to become the di- shipbuiding programme, although it was not known that his resignation was placed in the hands of the President be- fore the latter's departure Wednesday for Europe.
 NOT IN WASHINGTON f MT. SchWdD was not Ill w dSluIiS luii tonight, but it was stated that he would retire at once and that Charles Piez, vice president and general manager of the emergency fleet corporation, would carry on the work exactly as hereto fore.
 President Wilson, in accepting the di- rector generals resignation, in mes sage sent to the White House from the transport George Washington, with in structions tht it be conveyed to MT Schwab said.
 The message from the President was addressed to Secretary Humility with the instruction that it be con- veyed to MT. Schwab. The President said:
 T accept your resignation only be- cause you wish it, and because feel must do so in fairness to you. You have been exceedingly generous in glv- ing your services and they have been invaluable. I want to thank you cor dially indeed for all that you have dono, and shall always remember it as am sure all your associates in the government will, as service of un. usual value and distinction"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
WARRIOR MAY FEEL DIRECT EFFECT 0F
 GIVING UP ROADS
Birmingham Committee Will Call Upon Dr. Tomlinson and Secretary McAdoO
 Tomorrow
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington. December 7.-(Special.) Indications have grown so strong that there Is no longer doubt in the mind of Congress that the administration is pre- paring to turn back to rightful owners all transportation properties.
 The President in his address last Mon day washed his hands of the entire af- fair, and put the problem up to the legis- lative branch of the government. There is no question but that majority of the members of Congress are antagon- istic to government ownership and are irdisposed to government control save i'll the event of an emergency.
 It is reported that the administration has concluded that whereas during tho war, control of common carriers did pre- vent the breaking down of transporta- ton system, the institution has become a white elephant inasmuch as despite increased freight and passenger rates service to the public was admittedly in- ferior. The effect of the plan of the government will be direct on it's water transportation systems for with the rail- roads returned the water systems Will be abandoned.
 Money invested in the Mississippi river, Erie canal and other projects will rep resent practically total losses as far as the government is concerned. although a portion of the expenditure will be re- covered through the sale or the lease of the barges and towboats.
 Tn the Warrior project the government has expended comparatively little, all
 though contracts for the purchase of fleets of two coal corporations have been completed. The understanding that the government is preparing to abandon con-
 trol of the transportation system has caused hope in the completion of tho Warrior project to descend to rather a low level At the same time Director General McAdoo has said nothing, and C. A. Tomlinson. w. M. Prouty and M. J. Sanders, his advisers, respecting water transportation, are apparently confident that the project will be completed. Alabamians in and out of Congress are preparing to make a final move in the shape of an appeal next Monday, Sena- tors Bankhead and Underwood and Rep- resentatiye Oliver will interview pr. Tomlinson at 10 o'clock and Director General McAdoo at Il o'clock. W. D.
 Nesbitt> and E. W. Barrett of Birming- lham will attend the conferences It l is believed trat by noon Monday the Warrior project will be very much alive or practically dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
Religious Freedom for World Asked

Dallas. Tex, December LA plea for religious freedom throughout the world was forwarded today from the general convention of Baptists in Texas to the peace conference. The principles of free dom adopted bX the convention and which will go to Paris~by messenger. said in part:
 We hold that the right of all people to worship God. or not to worship Him, according to the dictates of their own consciences. is God-siven and inwrought in the moral and spiritual constitution of the race: that it is inalienable that most valuable franchise of the human soulg'
 The convention approved of a proposed d merger with the Baptist Missionary as- sociation, which has been separated from it for 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
FEDERAL AID ID ]. END EMPLOYMENT
 CHILDREN URGED
Should Demobilize Juvenile Workers First, Says Sena- tor LenroOt at Confer
 ence on Child Labor
By A..ociated Press

New York, December 7.-Federal aid in ending employment of child labor and in providing education and physical train ing for the country's youth was urged at the fourteenth national conference on child labor here today.
 Urging the country to 'domobilize juv- emile workers first, and do it by means of the taxing power Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin indorsed the Pomerene child labor amendment to the revenue bill saying:
 "This legislation can be sustained upon its merits. We need not regard it as a subterfuge to reach an evil in a con stitutional way. To deprive the manu- facturers of all hopes of profit Is to end the employment of child labor, and 1t is entirely for the government to say to the manufacturer, you shall not profit by coining the lives of little children into dollars and the government will take from you any money that you so make .
 URGE PASSAGE SMITH BILL
 Dr. George D. Strayer, president of the national educational association. and Dr. E. N Waldo of Kalamazoo. Mich, urged passage of the Hoke Smith bill which would provide 1000Oo.O00 annually from federal funds to aid the states in inn proving rural education, training teach CTS, promoting physical education and recreation and Americanizing immi- grants.
 Tn a democratic society we are obli- gated to see to it that the accident of birth, the accident of geographical lo- cation. does not determine the educa- tional opportunity that any boy or girl has, said Dr. Strayer. The Hoke Smith bill would go a long way toward equalizing advantages, by helping back ward states and communities to catch up in school efficiency
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEEDED
 Dr. Willard s. Small of the United States bureau of education urged the need of comprehensive programme of physical education for boys and girls between and IS. asserting that ''35 per cent of the men in the first draft were rejected as physically unfit"
 Laws protecting children in most states" Dr. Lydia DeVilbiss of the Kan sas state board of health declared. "are a patchwork and criss-cross of inconsist7 encies that even the lawyers themselves cannot untangle. The effective method would rquire a survey of the whole. and in the first legislative program ap- plication of patches where they are most needed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
EBERT HAILED AS FIRST PRESIDENT
 GERMAN REPUBLIC
Armed Soldiers Demonstrate Before Chancellor s Palace Demanding Summoning
 of National Assembly

Copenhagen, December 7.-'-The Ger man republic and her first president, Comrade Ebert" have been hailed by aE organized demonstration of soldiers and sailors at Berlin. The Wolff bu- reau thus describes the incident:
 'On Friday evening soldiers and sailors armed with rifles demonstrated before the chancellor's palace. Their leader spoke as follows:
 ".Germany stands on the brink of a catastrophe. We demand that na- tional assembly be summoned on De- cember 20. The executive council must no longer be able to put pressure on the government. Long live the German republic and her first president Com rade Ebert
 Chancellor Ebert replied that the ad- ministration must remain in the hands of the government. He counselled pa- tience until the congress of the work mems and soldiers councils had de- cided regarding the convocation of a national assembly.
 A sailor from Jxiel spoke up: T will put straight question. whether Com rade Ebert will agree to our selection of him as president of the German re- public?'
 The chancellor replied: Not without comforting with the government"
 The soldiers and sailors then marched away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

-t has been a diplomatic custom from time immemorial,'' M. Lauzanne said, that the head of one government who entertains the head of another invariably repays the visit While no official annou9cement of plans has been made, M. Ianzanne de- clared 1t was certain President Poincare would come to the United States within the next year, as his term of office ex- pires in 1920. No official announcement of plans will be made, he added, until President Wilson has arrived in France and visited the capitals of the various nations.
 United States statesmen probably will have to brush up on precedents and for malities for state occasions, MT. Lauzanne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
BIRTH RATE DROPS

Vienna, Tuesday, December 3.-(By the Associated Press 1.-The birth rate of the former empire of Austria Hungary fell 50 per cent during the war, Dr. Clemens Von Pirquet specialist on diseases. of children said today, in discussing results of the war from the standpoint of food. pr. von Pirquet formerly was a lecturer at Johns Hopkins university in the United States and is the head of the government institute for children in Vienna.
 ..The poor quality of the food" he added, ..cut the total weight of the pop- ulation third. It is common to find that the weight of an average man has been reduced from TO to 12O pounds. It is doubtful if such a person will ever fully recover again