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DAILY CITY EDITION FORTIETH TEAR. NEW YORK FEARS GERMAN AIR RAID MCXE THAI? 200 ENEMY AIRPLANES BROUGHT DOWN IN BATTLE i ALLIEO TO SOON TO COME SAY ARMY MEN WITH GERMAN ONSLAUGHT NEAR ING Jfclt GREAT ALLIED ARMY .EXP VTED TO FALL UPON TIRED THWN TROOPS. WASHINGTON, D. C„ March 26. The for a great Allied counter the Teutons on the western front in T'rance is drawing near, Al lied and American forces predicted here late today. American Engineers Suffer Losses. WASHINGTON D. C., March 26. American engineers apparently suffer ed losses during the German western front offensive. Being caught In the leuton offensive, they battled gal lantly. Their losses will be small as only two regiments were with the Brit ish on the battle line. Fighting Less iolent LONDON, March 26. —Fighting died down today east of Roye and Al|®rt. General Haig reported the British had established themselves in new posi tions there, and that the enemy losses continue severe. They’ have been obliged to reinforce their lines from all*barts of the western theatre ot war as a result of appalling casual ties sustained. Losses Smaller Than Expected. COPENHAGEN, March 26—A news dispatch from its correspondent at Berlin to the newspaper Verwarts de clares that the German losses, while great were smaller than expected. Ac cording to advices here the Germans A used tanks in great numbers. Th« ■capture of six British tanks is re- Wported. French Quit Noyon. PARIS, March 26.—Noyon was evac uated during last night, the French war office announce today. The re ’ tirement is being effected in excellent order, with French troops holding sol idly the left bank of the Oise river. British Calmness Unperturbed. LONDON, March 26. Although Great Britain’s traditional calmness continues unperturbed by the German offensive in France, it has confidence | In General Haig and his ability to face the facts squarely and not minimize I possibilities of a further retirement. American Artillery Active. WTH THE AMERICAN ARMY, in ; France, March 26—Explosions were \ observed today in the rear of the German lines nort£ of Toule, follow-1 iiig American artillery fire. There is 1 considerable aerial activity today, and , the enemy threw some gas shells Into [ the American lines, but otherwise the front is quiet. Fighting For- Pozieres Ridge. WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES, in the field, —The sixth day of the mon ster battle finds the British and Ger-1 mans fighting like tigers across Poz ieres ridge which General Haig wrest-1 I cd from von Hindenburg during the ' fall of 1916. Furious fighting continues with the enemy throwing massed troops in the d ! rection of Albert in front of the high ground around Mont Auban. the British in machine gun position® ere resisting stubbornly. Thte GeV mans are also thrusting westward from Neale, attempting to drive a wedge through, but their progress con t'nues very slow. The British resistance has been dVf stiffening during the past four During the fighting more than two hundred enemy airplanes have been brought down, and low-flying machines are ceaselessly harassing the German attackers, sometimes simultaneously bombarding advancing infantry waves AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER CLIMAX Os DRIVE EXPECTED WITHIN NEXT U HOURS UNPRECEDENTED SLAUGHTER OF GERMANS LIKELY TO EXHAUST HUN RESERVES BEFORE AN OTHER DAY. B J. W. T. MASON, Staff Correspondent United Press. NEW YORK, March 26.—The next twenty-four hours will probably mark the climax of von Hindenburg’s unpre cedented slaughter of his own troops in an effort to overwhelm the British armies in France. If the British lines hold their own during that period, von Hindenburg’s great gamble must be gin to go against him. For the present the Germans have gained two objectives. They have largely improved their own defensive I ositions guarding their chief lines of communication in western France, and they have undoubtedly disarranged British offensive plans for the coming summer. But the Germans have not regained all the territory they volun tarily abandoned last March, when they retired to the Hindenburg line. The British front is resisting all ten dencey to give way in disorder. As long as this slow orderly retirement (proceeds the German attacks must continue to exhaust Gerinany’g power without compensating offensive ad vantages. The Germans confess to an improv ed British defense in their statement of captured prisoners. During the first two days of fighting Berlin reported 25,000 British had been taken. For the second two days of the combat, a greatly reduced number of additional captives have been announced, and this sudden decline in the number of pris oners is very re-assuring. The present German objective in the attack shows evidence of not being fixed at any one point. The British retirement has caused von Hinden burg apparently to search madly at numerous sectors for any special w-eakness as the line, with the inten tion of trying to break through there. Otherwise, it is difficult to explain satisfactorily the scattering nature of the German blows. After attempting to outflank the British positions at the southern end of the British front and failing von Hindenburg has turned for a new drive nearly 50 miles north near Arras. A breaking up of the German strength in this manner indicates von ; Hindenburg is now’ acting as an op portunist. The failure of opportuni- I ties has been almost invariable in the present war. COAL DEALERS MUST UNLOAD CARS QUICKLY Lee Allen, fuel administrator for i Sumter county, today received instruc tions to notify local dealers that coal I cai% must be unloaded as quickly as ' delivered, ami that, under no circum stances will more than thirty-six hours Ibe allowed for this purpose. In noti fy Mr. Allen of the urgent need for strict enforcement of this rule, Dr. L G. Hardman, the state fuel admin istrator, says that if the output of the mines is to be kept anywhere near normal during the spring and summer, full co-operation of all concerned is ®Ll>olutely essential with the view of equipment quickly. Any coal dealer who fails to unload coal con signed to him within 36 hours after st ch car is delivered is likely to have his interest jeopardized by coal being withheld fiom them in the future. * This situation emphasizes again the necessity for householders and other coal consumers laying in ample sup plies for winter consumption during the winter and attention of’all is di rected t o this feature in the hope that r.o such acute situation as existed here lest winter will again come about. AMERICUS, GEORGIA. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. MARCH 26, 1918 SAVE FOR THE SOLDIERS 7 a - ,l £ tkis >s a\ ■ f XX MEATLESS X URGE SUDIENGE HEARS DR. JONES STIRRING SPEECH PATRIOTIC MEETING HELD AT THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH THIS AFTERNOON HEAR EMI NENT ORATOR. A large audience gathered at the First Methodist church this afternoon to hear the patriotic address by Rev. Ashby Jones, of Atlanta. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Sumter County Coun cil of Defense. Dr. Jones arrived on the 2:11 train and will return home tonight. Judge W. M. Harper adjourn city court this afternoon in order thut the jurors could attend, and there was also a large attendance of students from all of the schools of the city and coun ty. The auditorium was filled. Dr. Jones was introduced by Col. W. W. Dykes. URGED BYMANY TO ENTER RACE FOR SECRETARY HON. CRAWOFRD WHEATLEY BACK FROM NEW YORK, GETS SCORES OF LETTERS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE STATE. Hon. Crawford Wheatley, upon his return from New York today, was un decided whether he would be a candi date for secretary of state. It was announced during his ab sence that he would probably run for the place, and as a result a voluminous mail awaited him here today, hundreds of friends i n all sections of the state tendering him their support, in <u'der to accept the office, if elected, it would be necessary for Mr. Wheat lev to give up all active connection with his bank, the Commercial City bank, and he does not want to do that. However, he has not made up his mind yet what he will do, preferring to give the matter due consideration in justice to the friends who are urging him to be a candidate. The present secretary’ of state, ap pointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. Phil Cook, is Henry B. Strange, otP Statesboro German Tanks Brought Ont. AMSTERDAM. March 26.—German tanks fought southeast of St. Quentin and stood the test brilliantly, a semi official Berlin statement received here today’ says. All of the machines, ac cording to the statement, returned safely after the battle. ‘‘L/KESI LITTLE DAILY IN GEORGIA." GENERAL WOOD SAYS JRi OF 0 MILLIONS ALLIED MILITARY OPINION UNAN- IMOUS THAT HUN OFFENSIVE in frlnce WILL FAIL—ARMY OF 5,000,000 AMERICANS URGED. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 26. Back from a visit to the western bat tle front, Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood in a confidential statement before the senate military' committee late yester day, declared that Allied military opin ion is unanimous that the German of fensive will fail, and urged a great ln ® ease—to 4,000000 or 5,000,000 men— in America’s army. ZACK CHILDERS HAS ANNOUNCED FOR SOLICITOR SOLICITOR OF THE CITY COURT DECIDES TO MAKE THE RACE FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL OF SOUTHWESTERN CIRCUIT. Hon. Zack Childers solicitor of the City Court of Americus for the last ten years, is a candidate for solicitor general of the Southwestern judicial circuit. His entry makes four candidates in the race. The others, in the order of announcement, are: The present sol icitor, John A. Fort; Jule Felton, of Montezuma, and George Y. Harrell, of Lumpkin. Mr. Childers ha s been a resident of Americus for twenty years, but wa* originally from Schley county. At one time he was a member of council and mayo rpro tem. of this city. After a successful law practice, he was elected city court solicitor, and has been re elected each time, defeating all oppo sition. He is one of the best knowt, men in the circuit. “I dislike very much to run with a home man in the race,” says Mr. Childers, “but after a personal can vass ot? the district I am convinced I can win. Besides, so many of my friends are urging me to run that I cannot deny them. I will carry Sum ter I^e e and Schley counties, and will receive a good vote in each of the other counties.” Mr. Childers’ announcement is sure to be received with widespread inter est. J. AND J. B. B. TO METHVIN'S STORE IS BEING PUSHED RAILROAD HAS ALREADY CROSS ED FLINT RIVER AND TRESTLE IS NOW BEING BUILT OVER MOUNTAIN CREEK. The Atlantic and Americus railroad l as been built as far as the Flint river, extending this way from Byromville, and is now within four miles of Meth vin's store in the 28th district. The railroad is fully constructed as far as the river, and erected over the creek, a mile from the river. A trestle is being erected over the creek, and grading jg in progress as far as Meth vin’s crossroads. This brings the line to witihn twelve miles of Americus. Crawford Wheatley, secretary and treasurer of the company, who return (d today from New York and Washing ten where he attended an important meeting of the officials, announces that plan a have been perfected for the con struction of the railroad at Methvin’s store without further delay. That will be the terminus for the present. a Eventually the line will be built to either Americus or Albany, according tJ which one tenders the best support to the project. Albany has already i! dicated a willingness to subscribe to stock in the project. A deed wag made today, transfer - ring the ownership of certain fran chises and properties owned by the Georgia Lumber Company to the At lantic and Americus railroad. This, property consists chiefly of a right-of way from the Flint river to Methvin’s place. FALL OF LENINE IS . BELIEVED IMMINENT BERNE, Switzerland, March 26. The fall of Nikolai Lenine, premier of Russia’s Bolsheviki government, is im minent, according to the Franfurter Zeitung, copies of which were received h< re today. The accession of the soc ialists and those who persist in re pudiating the recent German peace treaty is now_ considered inevitable. KornHoff Appears With Army. PETROGRAD, March 26—Soveit forces today smashed General Korn iloffi’s army, which appeared suddenly on the borders of Charkoff province in the Don region, near Pissarevaka sta tion, it. is reiported here. Korniloff’s men fled in wildest disorder according to the report. THIRD LIBERTY BONDS TO BEAR HIGH RATE WASHINGTON, D. C , March 26. The third Liberty loan to open April Cth will be for $3,000,000,000 and all over-subscriptions at 4 1-4 per cenr. interest. Bonds of the first loan bearing 3 1-2 per cent, interest and of the second loan at 4 per cent, may be converted into the new bonds, but those of the. tpird loan will not be convertible into any future issue. LODGE DENOUNCES WILSON IN SENATE WASHINGTON, D. C„ March 26. With the fate of the war and civiliza tion trembling in the balance. Senator Lodge otday denounced as a crime this government's refusal to inform the people concerning America’s peril. “With a year wasted behind us,’’ the senator exclaimed in a passionate speech before the senate, “qur sector TUESDjawx MEATLESS WHEATLESS W* NUMBER 52. AUTHORITIES ARRANGING TO HELP INJURED ■ . HtRA XG E)iE XTS BEING MADE TO ( ARE FOR VICTIMS OF POSSIBLE RAIDS AND DETAILS OF ORGAN. IZATION BEING WORKED OUT. NEW YORK, March 26.—Anticipat ing German frightfulness against New York, preparations are being made here to take care of victims of air r< ids should any take place. | ■ S City officials and business men are busy today arranging the organization of police details in each precincts, and every possible eventuality will be con templated in the consummation of this organization. While the plans of the authorities have not yet been completed and an i ounced, it is believed they will fol h,w those found by experience in Eu rope to be most successful. This will include the stopping of all subway trains during raids, and the opening of these subterranean jjassages to ths public, as well as the construction of bomb-proofs at various convenient points and the inauguration of regula tions requiring individuals owning svch shelters to make them available to the public in time a’ emergency. --« *' FARMERS OF SOUP I VITAL FACTOR IN t / :es z 7 It is to be hoped that the of the South fully realize by this time that they have control of a vital facto*' in the successful prosecution aC the war. When this country is staggering un der such a heavy load, it is the duty of every man and woman to let the needs of their country be considered first in the pursuit of their business. | It is the only course to pursue for those who can understand and have tl.e proper amount ot patriotic pride and sympathy for free men every where. It is tyue that everyone has to plan Tor personal welfare, but the welfare of this country should be of primal consideration, yet the individ ual should teeognlze that personal welfare depends to a great extent upon national welfare. Greater food production by Am erica is absolutely essential in order t 0 win this war. Everyone from President Wilson down has made this *"5 statement. The South must cease this vear to draw upon the northern states for food. Rather than draw upon other sections, it is the duty of the southern farmers to produce a surplus. For the South to reduce its food pro duction would not fall short of a na t.onal disaster. To fail to produce in the South suf ficient food for itself would place a burden on transportation which is al ready burdened to its capacity. To transpo’-t ti-.» troops and their equip ment f< .■ an army of 1,600,000 it re quires 124.580 cars. The food of such ;>> army amounting to 1,704,320 tons will require 85.216 cars. The livestock of the present armyrequires 128,833 t< ns per month. Georgia cannot de pend. on transportation for bringing food, when the railroads are taxed v th the shipment of munitions, wood, steel, iron and every other necessity for the navy yards army, qafllps and all training stations. ’ \ The slogan should be£ Sarfe Farm ing Foot! for the South, Produced in •! < So- th for National Defense. '1 : long the French front is undefenedd I from the air. There is not a single American combat airplane in France. I though we have spent eight hundred | and forty million dollars on this arm of the service during the past year. This fact is well known to the Ger mans,’' he said in conclusion.