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The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper in the Third Congressional District with . Associated Press Service. SHIRTY-NINTH TEAR. •TWENTY REGIMENTS MORE OF GUARDS TO ACTIVE SERVICE NOW These Added To Order Issued Sunday NEWSPAPERS ASKED TO BIN INFORMATION To Be Used For Protection In The Land WASHINGTON, D. C„ March 26. Twenty additional complete infantry regiments and five additional separate battalions of National Guard troops were ordered into service for the pro tection of property in the event of hos tile internal disorders today. These troops have been called out in eigh teen of the western and middle west ern states, and were not included in the orders issued Sunday. The war department has determined rto to disclose the specific industries Air other points to be guarded, and newspapers have been rquested not to publish this information. A step taken as a national duty, is the task of protecting American in dustries from domestic disorders in the event of hostilities. For this pur pose eleven full infantry regiments, two separate battalions and one sepa rate company of the national guard were on Sunday called back into the federal service to act as national po lice in important districts. Supple menting these troops a regiment of Pennsylvania guardsmen and two com panies of Georgia Infantry, attached to the First Georgia regiment, now. en route home from the border for mus ter out, were ordered retained in the federal service. New Military Departments. WASHINGTON, D. C.. March 26. Division of the United States into six instead of the existing four military departments, is announced by the war department. The two new departments are the southeastern, comprising the states in the old South, and the north eastern, comprising the New England states. Major General Leonard Wood is transferred from command of the department of the east to the south eastern department, with headquarters at Charleston, S. C. Major General J. Franklin Bell goes from the western department to the eastern department; Major General Hunter Liggett from the Philippines to the western department, and Briga dier General Clarence R. Edwards from the canal zone to the nortneast <rn department. Major General Barry, of the central department, and Major General Pershing of the southern de partment. remain in their commands. The changes were outlined by the EfIORT IOOK RECESS • UNTIL TUMI Judge W. M. Harper this morning convened the City court for the sec end week of the March term, but on calling the cases set for trial today, it was discovered that there would not bi' enough business to keep the court in operation not only today, but also Tuesday and Wednesday. A recess was. therefore, declared un til Thursday morning, and the jurors were excused until that time, when the business of Monday. Tuesday and Wed nesday will be consolidated and dis posed of. TRY A WANT AD IN THE TIMES-R ECORDER. IT’S PULLING POWER WILL SHOW YOU THE BEST MEDIUM VERY QUICK department in the following: “To fa cilitate decentralization of command, the United States is divided into six military departments in place of the four now existing. The new organiza tions become eeffetive May 1, 1917.” The order for the Southeast is: “C—Southeastern department, to embrace the states of Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor gia, Florida, Alabama and Mississip pi, together with the coast defenses of New Orleans and the coast defenses of Galveston. Headquarters at Char leston,-S. C.” NEWMOTOB TRUCK Will AM SOON The new motor fire truck which is to be added to the present equipment of the Americus Fire Department, is expected to arrive not later than April Ist, as advices have been received from the manufacturers to the effect that it has been shipped from the factory. The truck is. in fact, a motor pump ing engine made by the American La- France Fire Engine Company, of El mira, N. Y., and is of a type coming into general use in cities throughout the United States. On its installation in the local fire station, the department will be equip ped to handle efficiently any confla gration that might threaten property in this city. The manufacturers guar antee that the pump will throw 1,000 gallons of water per minute and ac tual tests have shown that even this figure is exceeded, 1,100 gallons being thrown without difficulty. The motor pump, the installation of the new fire alarm system and certain other features pertaining to fire pro tection, were named by the Southeast ern Underwriters’ association as the requirements to be met by the city of Americus in order that the fire insur ance rates for this city may be placed on a more advantageous basis. With the new equipment in use, Americus will be place on a first class rating basis, less a slight defi ciency, and about. $6,000 saved an nually to the property owners of the city in the matter of insurance prem iums. SHERIFF M t ANTS. OF TAYLOR. VICTIM OF NEGRO ASSASSINS MACON, Ga., March 26. —Jonathan C.McCants, sheriff of Taylor county, died last night at a Macon hospital, horn shock as a result of a pistol wound received Saturday while assist ing L. N. Hart, town marshal of But ler, make a raid on some negro gam blers in that town. Seven of the eight negroes in the game of “skin” have been caught, and are held in jail at Butler. A posse of fifty men, aided by track dogs, are searching for the other negroes today. II’I’AM ORDERED RETURNED TO OWNERS IMMEDIATELY WASHINGTON. D. C„ March 26. — The supreme court today ordered the immediate transfer to British owners ot the prize ship Appam, brought into Norfolk by a German crew, and which it was Sought to intern there until the end of the war. ♦ DAILY WEATHER FORECAST ♦ ♦ The weather forecast for Amer- ♦ ♦ icus and vicinity follows: ♦ ♦ RAIN tonight and WARMER. ♦ ♦ Tuesday: Fair; Colder. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ "Weather or No” —Woman’s* ♦ mind, like railroad schedules, ♦ ♦ movie programs, styles, and ♦ ♦ prices, is subject to change with- ♦ ♦ out notice.—Old Man Sage. ♦ AMERILUS TtHES’RELOROER CHY MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS LOCAL SHOWERS AND STORMS PREDICTED FOR THIS WEEK ATLANTA, Ga., March 26.—The weather bureau forecast for the South Atlantic and East Gulf States for the week ending March 31, predicts fair ■weather until about Thursday, when local showers and thunderstorms are probable. Moderate temperature will prevail. NAVY’S LIMIT IS OHOEHED STONGE Bl MESON WASHINGTON, D. C., March 26.-- President Wilson has signed an or der authorizing the increase of the navy personnel to 87,000 men from the present authorized strength of 74,500. He took the step on recommendation of Secretary Daniels, under authority by congress in case of a “national emergency.” The present actual strength of the navy is 62,000 men. The additional men will be used to man the reserve ships. The president’s orders were made known in terse official statements is sued by both departments. No ex planation accompanied them except statement that re-organization of the military department, effective May 1, was designed to facilitate decentraliza tion of command. Following is the executive order, bringing the navy up to war strength: “By virtue of the authority vest- ed in the president by the act of congress approved Aug. 29, 1915, entitled ‘An Act making appro priations for the naval service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917, and for other purposes,’ it is hereby directed that the authoriz ed enlisted strength of the navy be increased to 87,000 men. (Signed) “Woodrow Wilson.” " The navy must enroll immediately approximately 26,000 men to reach the required strength. Secretary Daniels supplement the call last night with personci telegrams to newspaper edi tors all over the country urging them to aid the department in every way in their power to obtain the men. V. M. 1. CADETS OFFER SERVICES TO PRESIDENT RICHMOND, Va., March 26—General Nichols, superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, today offered to President Wilson, through Governor Stuart, the services of the cadet corps for the drilling of new troops. THE DISREGARD OF EOUOTESW IS CASE WASHINGTON, D. C., March 2«. Germany’s "clear violation’’ of the treaties of 1799 and 1828, and that na tion’s "disregard of the canons of in ternational courtesy,” are assigned by tl e United States as its reasons for a refusal to either re-affirm or extend tjie treaties between the American and Prussian governments. Germany had requested such reaffirmation, and sug gested the terms of the conventions be ; extended so as to include the whole of I the Glermany Empire, instead of the kingdom of Prussia alone. The re- I fusal, made public today, discloses th? fact that United States authorities arei lat this time seriously considering whether or not Germany’s conduct has r.ot already in effect, abrogated the treaties referred to. The United States’ refusal also men tions Germany’s sinking of the Ameri can sailing vessel Frye and the sinking cf ships of other nations carrying Americans or American property, with i out warning, or allowing the safe ! guarding of lives. The reply also men i tions the so-called blockade zones, I which it asserts were established in I open violation of treaties between Ger- I many and the United States and says | Germany's detention of American citi jztns since the break in diplomatic re lations annuls reciprocal liberty of in- I tercourse, and indicates beyond ques- AMERICUS, GEORGIA, MONDAY AFTERNOON. MARCH 26, 1917 GERMANS » 1 LONG llfl LOSSES BERLIN, March 26. The Gernr.n admiralty announces that during the last few days twenty-five steamers, fourteen sailing vessels and thirty seven trawlers, aggregating 80,000 tons gross have been sunk by German sub marines. The report fails to distin guish as between the nnmber of En tente and neutral vessels sunk, as will as to the number of armed and unarmed vessel destroyed. INTERNED GERMANS LEAVE FOR GEORGIA PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 26. Seven hundred interned German sail ors and their composing the former crews of the raiders Kron Prinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Freder ich, both of which vessels sought the protection of United States ports until after the war, started today for the newly-prepared internment camps at Fort McPharson. near Atlanta, and Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.. near Chattanoo ga, Tenn. The men left the navy yard here under heavy guard, and precau tions have been taken to prevent the escape of any of the men en route. Th Seventeenth Infantry will be detailed to guard them upon arrival at the des ignatd internment camps, where their liberty will be restricted only to such degree as will insure safety from es cape. The Germans left here enjoying the same railroad accommodations as are usually accorded United States troops when traveling, the officers be ing quartered apart from the enlist ed men. germans”d7iving OH BEIIN LINES NEW YORK, March 26,—(Compiled by the Associated Press from Euro pean cables during the day.)—German attacks are anticipated in Petrograa to take form as a drive toward that capital, the purpose being to take ad vantage of whatever disorganization the revolution may have caused in the Russian army. Apparently, these habe already begun to develop, for today s Russian official announcement states tacks, attempted to advance near Post avy, on the northern part of the Rus sian front. The statement asserts the attempts were repulsed. Russian advances continue in Persia a strong column having crossed the Mesopotamian border into the Turkish villayet of Mosul. The Turkish forces there deed, and are being steadily pur sued. Despite prevainling bad weather and difficult ground over which they must transport heavy guns and supplies, the French continue to advance south of the river Oise. The Paris war office statement announces |French troops reached Folombray today, and adds the Germany, although repeatedly at tacking between the rivers Oise and Somme, after losing heavily under the French fire, were completely checked by counter attacks. Renewed activity for control of the .it is indicated by the French an nouncement that five German aero planes have been brought down. FENIMBRE MDG DIRECTOR ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS Secretary P. A. Fenimore, of the Chamber of Commerce, this morning received notification of the fact that he has been made a member of the board of directors of the Association of Georgia Fairs. This organization includes all the fairs held throughout the state, and has met a most import ant bearing on the success of the va rious expositions in the "Empire State of the South.” tion Germany’s intention in case of war to disallow the liberty of action provided for in the treaties. AMERICANS IN OXFORD CAN JOIN TRAINING (ORFS OXFORD. March 26. —The command ant of cadets at Oxford University has assured the American students here, it is announced, that if they desire to join the Officers’ Training Corps they can be accomodated. Such a course would have to be approved, of course, by both the American and British gov ernments. armedlilouis PASSES ZONE AS THE FIRST LINER WASHINGTON, D. C„ March 26. The American liner, St. Louis, the first armed American ship to cross tile At lantic, has arrived safely at its desti nation in Europe. Secretary Daniels announced the safe arrival of the St. Louis, which is owned by the Amer icn Line and insured by the United States government war insurance bu reau, today. Left American Fori March 17th. NEW YORK. March 26. —At the of fices of the American Line here today it was announced the American liner St. Louis left an American port on March 17th, carrying 31 passengers, or whom 14 were Americans, and a crew of 394 sailors and officers, of whom 131 were Americans. BADLY BRUISED BY FALL DOWN BASEMENT STAIRS R. P. Guest, of Elm avenue, was quite badly injured Sunday night when he fell into a basement stairway at the rear of the First Baptist church. Mr. Guest was seriously bruised, bnt no bones were broken. His cries were heard by persons passing along Tay lor street, and he was removed to his home, where he is reported as resting quite comfortably today. RESIGNS AS AGENT OF CENTRA! HERE J. E. Hightower, who for the past 12 years has been the agent of the Central of Georgia railway at Ameri cus, has tendered his resignation and will relinquish his duties on April Ist. He will be succeeded by George An derson. of Columbus. Ga., who has been agency inspector for the Central of Georgia for some tune past. Mr. Hightower resigns his post with the railroad after 28 years spent in the service of the Central of Georgia, and he severs his connection with the sys tem in order that he may devote more attention to the conduct of his retail book and stationery store in this city. He began his service wih the Cen tral of Georgia as agent at Bishop, Ga., 28 years ago, remaining at this post for 5 years, and later being lo cated at Covington. Ga.. for 3 years, Athens 5 years, Forsyth 3 years. Mr. Hightower came to Americus from Forsyth, and for 12 years has main tained a uniform record of efficiency in the operation of the railroad’s business in this city. In relinquishing his post as agent for the Central of Georgia in Ameri- Nation s Call For The Navy President Wilson late Sunday exercised his full legal limits as commander-in-chief of the navy in ordering that this branch of the ser vice be recruited to the maximum of strength, which is 87,000 men. Secretary of Navy Daniels today wired the editor of the Times-Re corder concerning the call and urged the united co-operation of the press in rallying to the nation’s call at this particular time. He says: There has been a net increase of over six thousand five hundred en listments since congress recently authorized an increase, but many more are needed—and needed now.” In Americus today are two representatives of the navy in the re cruiting service. They are Chief Master at Arms William G. Burgess, ami Boatswain’s Mate A. M. Ferriiio. Their headquarters are at the ]>ostoffice. and they will be glad to furnish all information possible. The country is preparing for any eventuality and it is to the naval arm of the country’s strength where the people of the United States must look. Serve your country and be one of many thousand to stand back of the president in his protection of American rights and American honor. PLAN BARBECUE EBB A. L. I. BOYS DN RETURN HOME ♦ MAY HOLD GEORGIA ♦ ♦ TROOPS IN SERVICE. ♦ ♦ In the order from Washington * ♦ yesterday companies A and B of ♦ *• the First regiment, which are Au- ♦ ♦ gusta companies, are ordered to * ♦ be held in the federal service. * ♦ Governor Harris last night said ♦ ♦ that pending future developments, ♦ ♦ all of the Georgia troops may be F ♦ held in the federal service. It ♦ may be that the Georgia guards- ♦ ♦ men will be held in service inas- ♦ ♦ much as over a score of iregi- * ♦ ments have been ordered out. ♦ ♦+++++ + + + + + + A movement that is rapidly gaining headway in this city has for its object the arrangement of a reception, gen eral jollification and barbecue in honor or the return of the Americus Light Infantry from the Mexican border. The guardsmen are expected to ar rive in Macon not later than Tuesday, if the present plans are not altered; the troops will be mustered out of the federal service within a few days. Company I would then return to Amer icus, after an absence of almost 12 months. Secretary P. A. Fenimore, of Chamber of Commerce, has written to Col. J. A. Thomas, commanding the Second Georgia regiment, Inquiring as to the exact date when the Americus company will be mustered out. This letter will reach Col. Thomas on his arrival in Macon and an immediate re ply’ is expected. When this information has been re ceived, the date for the celebration will be definitely fixed, but in the meantime the plans for the event will be carried forward and all prepara tions made for the homecoming of the guardsmen. The present plans for the welcome to be accorded the boys of Company I include a public demonstration and reception at the railroad station on the arrival of the troop train from Macon, to be followed by a barbecue at which the Americus Light Infantry will be tl.e guests of honor. Funds for the barbecue must oe raised without delay, and the Times- Recorder will gladly receive all con tributions for this purpose, turning the cash over to Secretary Fenimore, of the Chamber of Commerce, who will have charge of the arrangements. There is no need to urge the neces sity for immediate action in this mai ler, or the propriety of giving a public reception in honor of the returning guardsmen. Americus citizens feel a justifiable pride in the Americus Light Infantry and although thus far there has been no definite movement to ar-j range a general jollification on their, return, the present developments should be sufficient to secure all nec essary co-operation. cus, Mr. Hightower turns over to his successor a well established and thor oughly organized local system. Hisj friends throughout this section wi’l be gratified to learn that he will con tinue his residence in this city, devot ing his energies to the development of his commercial enterprise. PRESS IS UNDER CENSORSHIP NOW FROM UNCLE SAM WASHINGTON, D. C., March 26. Regulations for the guidance of the press of the United States on handl ing news in the present emergency, framed by officials of the state, war and navy departments and accepted by representatives of the principal press associations, were made public today . The regulations are as follows: 'Tn view of the desire of the press of the country to refrain from the pub lication of information harmful to the public interest, and with the intention of securing the maximum with the least injury thereto, the fol lowing regulations are hereby issue# for its guidance, which it is earnestly requested be closely observed: "Regulations: 1. —No information reports or rumors should be published! which tend to disclose the military and naval policies of the government of th® United States. This regulation is di rected against the publication of any news or comment which might reveal the strategic disposition or operation or armies or their sub-divisions, or th® fleet or its sub-divisions; any meas uses which may be adopted with con sonance with the department of state for the furtherance of American de fense, and. in general, any plans for the use of the army and navy du. ing. the existence of a national emergency- “2—No information, reports or ru mors should be published which tents to disclose: "(a) Movements or employment of armies and their sub-divisions; fleets and their sub-divisions. “(b) Movements of vessels of th® navy or their arrival at or departure from any port. “(c) Departures of merchant ves sels should not be mentioned, and it >s desired that the name of the port of arrival be omitted. “(d) Assignment or movement, whether as groups or individuals, of officers and men of the military and naval establishments. "(e) Transportation of mails, sup plies or munitions. “(f) Information or any designs, inventions or test thereof; or of man ufacture, transport or distribution cf implements or war. "(g) Concentration of military or navy supplies, or iocation of such sup plies. “(h)) Activities in or about arse nals, fortifications, army posts, naval magazines, navy yards, naval bases and radio stations. “3—Publication of any maps, dia grams. or photographs which in any way may seem of military or naval value. “4 —No moving pictures should be displayed which are of military or na ■.al value. “s—Any doubtful matter should be submitted to the authorized represent ative of the department concerned, who shall give an immediate decision thereon, and keep the inquiry made strictly confidential. “6—lt is requested that no informa tion, reports or rumors attributing a policy to the government in any inter national situation, not authorized by the president, or a member of the cab inet be published without first con sulting the department of state. “The above regulations shall not be enforced in any matters officially giv en to the press by properly authoriz ed officials.” RAILROAD MAN IS DEAD FROM A BULLE7 PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. March 26. Harold Ellis Yarnall. aged 1L secre tary and treasurer of the MidSmd Va’.- I ley railroad, died here today of a bul let wounded received iast night while defending his wife from a negro bur glar who attacked her. Yarnall, who was socially promin ent, was awakened by the screams of Mrs. Yarnall. who was being strangl ed by the intruder. Rushing at once? to her assistance, the negro fired be fore Yarnall who was unarmed, reach ed the scene. The burglar escaped. NUMBER 73.