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A Southern Newspaper for Southern People FORTY-FIRST YEAR.—NO. 92. GREAT VICTORY LOAN DRIVE OPENS HERE TUESDAY EVENING ALLIES TO ACT WITHOUT DELAY IF GERMANS TERMS Train to Take Hun Delegates Back Immediately and War Will be Resumed PARIS, April 19. —(By Associated Press.) —The text of the preliminary peace treaty will be transmitted to the Press Friday or Saturday of next week, the Petit Parisiene says. The Echo de Paris says in case Ger many refuses to sign the preliminary treaty, a special train immediately will be put at the disposal of the enemy delegates for their return to Germany, and the Allies will take military and naval measures to en force peace. Italy’s territorial claims, especially in the Adriatic, were presented to the Councol of Four today by aßron Son nino. Italian foreign minister. It was Baron Sonnino who signed the Treaty of London and he now holds Premier Lloyd 'George and Premier Clemen ceau to the pledges in that treaty. To Drain Flat Land in Sumter With Tile Some interesting work in drainage engineering was done the latter part of last week on a farm belonging to Floyd Jones in the southeast part of the county by J. V. Phillips, engineer of the department of engineering, State College of Agriculture; R. C. Harris, also of the State College of Agriculture, and George O. Marshall, county agent. The men worked on a 60-acre plot of the farm, taking data for tile drainage work. It is said that several thousand feet of tile will be installed shortly by Mr. Jones. This is declared by Mr. Marshall to be the solution of the problem of the recla mation of the low flat lands of south eastern Sumter county, the land being rich -and of high productive power when properly drained'. May 21 Fixed for Big Bar Barbecue A tentative date of May 21 was reached Saturday for the big barbe cue to be given by the Americus Bar association and courthouse officers at Myrtle Springs. The date was fixed after a conference with Judge Lit tlejohn, of the Superior court, it be ing considered less likely to conflict with court business than any other that could be chosen. A master of the barbecue was also chosen Saturday, J. L. Glawson, pre mier barbecue artist of this section, having been engaged to look after the preparation of the feast. Yanks See Opening of National League BOSTON, April 19. —(By Associated p resa .) —Boston and Brooklyn opened the National league season here today with morning and afternoon games. Veterans of the Yankee division at tended as guests of the Boston club. The score of the morning game: R. H. E. BROOKLYN 5 10 2 BOSTON 2 10 5 Soldiers Home Before Sailors, Says Daniels COBLENZ, April 18—(Friday.)— (By Associated Press.)—Secretary Daniels, speaking to the men of the Second division this afternoon, told his audience he hoped the army would be taken home as soon as pos sible. He said seventy thousand boys under his command also were clam oring to get home, but he told them they must first help to get back to the United States the men—Americans —who fought in France and Belgium. The review of troops occurred this morning. EASTER THE sparrow’s chirping note I hear, The frog’s shrill voice in marshes near, The rippling sound of running streams, The quickening of the meadow greens, The silvery laugh of childhood sweet At sunset hour my ear doth greet. The flashing wing of lark and when Below the blue is seen again, While tiny eyes peep through the earth To welcome spring’s returning birth. All nature bursts forth from its prison And cries, “Behold, the Lord is risen.’ TO AWARD PRIZE AUTO NEXT SATURDAY; DRIVE FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS Six more days and the og drive in The Times-Recorder subscription campaign will be at an end. For four days of the week a drive will be made for new subscribers and an extra vote will be offered for new subscriptions, 50,000 extra beyond the regular vote, while the paying of old *- .b.icriptions wlil get only the regular vote Drive For New Subscribers. Four days, -Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday and Thursday, .will be a drive for new subscribers io the pane - , and those who have been so loyal in as sisting the ladies who are making the finish in the big campaign wherein twenty-five hundred dollars in prize values and cash are s o be distributed to those who are faithful to the finish, have the opportunity to send the pa per to a friend or have some one who is not taking the oaper to subscribe during the four days, thus give the favorite contestant a large vote • 170,000 votes will be issued for a two year new subscription to the daily and one hundred and nine thousand for a two years new subscription to the weekly; 70,000 for one year new to the daily and 52,500 for one ; ear to the weekly. A six months new sub scription to the daily will get 37,500 votes and a three months subscripton to the daily will get for the four days 15,000 votes. Votes On AU New Subscribers. The ladies who have turned in and have been give ncredit for new sub scriptions from the very beginning of the campaign will be given 50.00 V ex tra votes over and above all votes that they have received for each one year’s subscription to the daily or weekly, two six-months making a year, and four three-months a rear. 'Hie amount of votes for new subscriptions that have been turned in from the be ginning of the campaign up to and in cluding Thursday of this week the last day that the New subscription drive, will get the extra votes which will be issued on that day to the ia dies who call for them at the cam paign department. Those who have a reserve vote should see how many of their ballots are marked “new” and take them in and have them checked up with the office records on Thurs day and get a ballot for all of the votes that are coming to them. Friday and Saturday Last Days. Friday and Saturday of the week are the last d'ays of the big campaign drive and on those days only extra votes can he secured on second paid subscriptions, the first paid subscrip tion to have been made some time since th ecampaign started, which was on March 3, 1919. .A second paid subscription will get all the votes that the first subscription received, with the extra vote added for whatever amount the second payment totals with the first payment plus the 50,000 extra votes that are given for the second payment. The second pay ment gets the extra votes any day for the week and those that have been made at any time during the campaign. Such votes will be issued to all con testants on Saturday, April 26, the last day of the campaign. There are no other offers for votes for the coming week, no club votes or prize ballot votes. The new and sec ond paid subscriptions are all that will get extra votes for the week and only the regular vote will be issued on old paid subscriptions during the week. They all count and all sub scriptions should be paid, of all and any kind and class. There is not a lady who will be one of the winners of the twenty one prizes offered, and the others who will be awarded the cash commissions, but who needs every subscription that ERIC THE TIMESHRECORDER PUBLISHED IN THE HEART OF she can get to her credit up to the very close of the campaign. One small subscription would change the places of a number of the ladies at this time and) there is no one contestant so far ahead but that a few subscriptions of those behind would put the leaders in the rear. There is no chance for any one to receive a prize who has not been run ning in the campaign and who has not got a fairly good vote on hand. The ampaign is going to close without any money spending and the prizes are go ing to be awarded to those who have honestly secured the greatest number of votes. This is going to be a sur prise to many who would have it other wise, but the lady who secures the Dort car and those who get the other prizes will be able to make the state ment that they secured them without money and without price, and that they were awarded to them for the subscriptions they secured and the votes clipped from the paper. Judges To Be Appointed. Five judges will be appointed from among the leading business men, who will count the votes and make the awards on the count of the vote. A locked and sealed ballot box will be placed in the office Saturday, the last day of the campaign and the keys will have been turned over to the judges. The contestants must bring or send all their votes in and place them in the ballot bax by 7 o’clock Saturday evening, April 26, 1919. The ballots must be in the ballot box on or before that time to receive the count, and a few mnutes after that time will not do. The names of the judges will be an nounced Thursday afternoon. Im mediately after the close the count will be made and as soon as the judges can check up the votes the awards will be made. They will in all probability finish by 9 o’clock and the prizes will be delivered to those who are present to receive them. The winners of the prize ballots offered for the two periods will be announced by the judges and the vote added to other votes. Public Invited To Closing. The count of ballots will be a public affair and the ladies who have taken part in the big drive and their friends are invited and expected to be pres ent at the count, hear the decision of the judges and see the awards made to those who have secured the great est vote. The last standing of the vote sent in by the different contestants will be publsihed in Tuesday afternoon’s pa per. This will be the last time the vote standing will appear. Contestants will be given credit in that list for all the coupon votes and those who want to vote in addition a part or all of their reserve vote may bring them to ♦he office not later than Monday, April 21. The vote standing will not appear again and all other votes must -e placed in the ballot box on or be fore 7 o clock, Saturday evening. April 26. Makn the last days count most, for “very vote will be needed at the fin ish. Those who are active to the end of the campaign and who have aver ted a subscription of any denomina tion for each week since they started *o work will receive a prize or a cash .ward. Get in the subscriptions this week, the last of this successful drive. ' WFATHFR FORECAST | For Georgia.—Sunday, fair and warmer. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, APR L 20, 1919 FIRST AIRMAN TOSTARTOCEAN FLIGHT PLUNGES INTO IRISH SEA Major Wood, Briton, Reported Safe —Parker Reaches Ireland, Following Wood LONDON, April 19. —(By Associated Press.)—lt was reported in London this morning that Lancaster Parker, the aviator who flew from East Church soon after Major Wood leftt, has landed safely. MAJOR WOOD TALES INTO I BISH BEA. LIMERICK, Ireland, April 19.—(8y Associated Press.) —(Major J. C. P. Wood, the British aviator who left East Church, England!, yesterday af ternoon in an airplane for this city, fell into the Irish Sea last night. Major Wood and Capt. C. C. Wylie, navigator, both escaped unhurt. The accident occurred near Holy head, and their machine was towed there. HAWKER NOT YET OFF FTH ENGLAND. ST. JOHNS, N. S., April 19—(By As sociated Press.) —Weather conditions were slightly improved today, but it was considered improbable that either the Sopwith or the Martinsyde plane would get off on the proposed trans- Atlantic flight. Officer and Wife to Settle in Sumter Here is another instance of the way eGorgia opportunities appeal to a visi tor from other parts, once he is brought within her borders. Mrs. Lawless, wife of Major Lawless, of New London, Conn., who was former ly stationed in this section of the South, stopped over in Americus for several hours Friday and in the even ing went to Albany to meet her hus band. While here, she conveyed the information to acquaintances that she and her husband were now on a home finding trip, and that they expected within a few days to purchase a pe can orchard near Smithville and go into the pecan industry as a busi ness. She stated that they had visit ed the pecan belt of Mississippi, Ala bama and South Georgia, investigat ing from every angle, and had de cided upon Sumter county as offering the best possibilities. Serious Fighting Again in Bavaria BERLIN, April 19. —(By Associated Press.) —Serious fighting between tie communists and government troops occurred Friday near Freising, result ing in fairly considerable losses on both sides, a Munich dispatch to the Tageblatt says. Bamberg, which is the seat of the Bavarian government of Premier Hoffman, was the scene yesterday of a strong communist uprising, according to the Vossiche Zeitung. The com munists occupied the central railway station, the former royal residence and all the military barracks. Bids Are Asked for Postoffice Supplies Bids will be opened April 25 at 2 p. m. at the postoflice on supplies of every gind to be used in the federal building for the year beginning July 1, 1919. These bids are to cover elec tricity, gas, water, ice, wood and miscellaneous supplies. Sunday Baseball and Movies for New York ALBANY, N. Y„ April 19.—(8y As sociated Press.) —Governor Smith to day signed the bills authorizing Sun day baseball and moving picture shows. The legislature adjourned to day. ASSOCIATION’S FIGHT ON 5-MILL EXTRA CITY TAX STIRSTEMPEST President Poole Declares Meeitng Called Without Him Being Consulted The reported action of the Ameri cus Retail Merchants' Associa tion on last Wednesday night in going on record against the proposed special tax of 5 mills for 5 years for the liquidation of the city’s floating indebtedness, has stirred up consid; erable of a tempest about the streets of the city, and Secretay Perkins, of the association, who called the meet ing and is credited with inaugurat ing the movement, was out with a statement yeste'rday, which is publish ed herewith, declaring that the asso ciation was not organizing a "fight” against the proposed change, but stat ing that those at the meeting thought that something must be done and the action taken was for th.e purpose of offering some plan for presentation to those promoting the proposition. D. R. Andrews of the association says the aassociation is not fighting the tax raise; that at the meeting a committee was appointed to investi gate and report back to the associa tion and no official action was taken by the body. J. E. Poole president of the Re ail Merchants’ association, stated Sat urday that the meeting had been call ed without his authorization or knowl edge or consent, and that the first he knew of it was late the afternoon it was to be held. He declared nothing was said of the object of the meeting, and he supposed it of no more importance than a previous one which only four men attended, wherefore he did not go to it. He expressed his chagrin that a movement had been organized without him as president being con sulted, and declared that he was plan ning to call a meeting of the asso ciation for an early date at which Mayor Sheppard, who worked out the city’s plan, and W. W. Dykes, of the Rotary club, which had endorsed the city’s plan, would be invited to ap pear, to explain the entire proposal and answer question. He declared his belief that the Wednesday night meeting might have resulted differ ently had the city’s side been proper ly presented. Mr. Perkins’ Statement Mr. Perkins' statement follows: "The statement has been made that the Retail Merchants’ Association of Americus would organize a fight against the proposed change in the city's charter permitting the levying of an additional tax of 5 mils to take care of indebtedness already incurred and provide additional funds for schools purposes; this statement, lit erally speaking, is incorrect. It is true that the matter was fully and freely discussed at a recent meeting of the association, and practically every person present admitted that something must be done to relieve the city’s embarrassing financial condi tion, but the almost unanimous opin ion of those present was that some plan other than raising the tax rate should be adopted. To this end a committee was appointed to make a study of the situation and report back to the association, recommending some plan which could be offered for the consideration of those promoting the proposition. “There appears to be absolutely no difference of opinion as to the neces sity for increased income from city taxes; unfortunately the floating debt of Americus has reached rather large proportions, and it appears that the provisions heretofore made for the re tirement of maturing bonds has been inadequate; our public schools are suffering as a consequence of insuffi cient funds, and instead of expanding in keeping with the growth and prog ress of the city, it has been found dif ficult to maintain the high standard of the past. No intelligent citizen will refuse to concede that something must be done to provide relief, and it should be done with just as little de lay as possible. The only question at issue is as to the best method to be used in meeting the situation. Looking To Future. “While there is pressing need for prompt action, it would appear advis able that sufficient time be taken to work out some plan which will con serve the best Interests of the future, (Continued on Pago 4.) I Commander Who Baffled Boches is i Twice Decorated J Bill ■III ■ || I I - W V a J ■MR MAJ-GEN.JOHM A,_LEjei>NE Major General John A. Lejeune has the distinction of being the first Marine Corps officer to command reg ular army troops. This photograph taken at Vallendar, Germany, during one of General Pershing’s visits to out Army of Occupation, shows him wear ing the insignia of a commander of the Legion of Honor, recently con ferred upon him, and the Distin guished Service Medal awarded by General Pershing. General Lejeune, was in command of the regiments of marines at Chateau Thierry and Bel leau Wood and later was given com mand of the entire Second division, including regulars. CROIX DE GUERRE ADORNS BREAST OF SGTJJLARK Americus Boy Back Home From War, With Little to Say of Exploits Sergeant Bruce Clarks son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clark, came back to Americus Friday night proudly wear ing pinned on his breast the Croix de Guerre, given him by the French government for bravery in the battle of Soissons With him and his Croix de Guerre came Mrs. Clark, who was a bride of one month when he enlisted in Atlanta at the beginning of the war. Since his arrival there have been happy times at the Clark home. Saturday afternoon Sergeant Clark was able to steal away for a little while from his proud young brother and others at home and came down town with his father, where he greet ed many old acquaintances. Sergeant Clark would talk about old tithes, but he hadn’t much to say about his war exploits, or how he won his decoration. About all he would admit was that he receievd it at Soissons. His father. however, "wormed” the information from him bit by bit as to how it happened. The story went something like this; Ser geant Clark, who was a member of the 319th Signal Battalion, 80th di vision. was accompanying an Ameri can ammunition truck during the height of the battle. A German shell struck near the truck, in the explos ion of which the driver completely disappeared. Sergeant Clark had re ceived a piece of shrapnel in the leg. but he hopped onto the truck and proceeded with it toward the front. The driver’s map having been lost in the explosion, he had to guess at his destination, and eventually came up on a French unit. He was welcomed and his wound soon discovered. He was sent to a French hospital where he spent three weeks. While he was in bed a French officer appeared and pinned the decoration on him, adding two kisses for good measure. Sergeant Clark lei is be known that he had also been recommended for a Distinguished Service Cross by his i '"■■■ i ■ i- —Hi . .--.ws , HOME EDITION PRICE FIVE CENTS. U. S. WAR TANK HERE MAY BTH WITH VETERAN CREWJRIVING Afternoon and Night to be Spent Here by Huge Fighting Craft From France MRS. LUMPKIN TO SPEAK HERE AT CAMPAIGN OPENING TUES. NIGHT Every Returned Soldier Asked to be Present in Uniform-Place of. Honor Reserved The Victory loan campaign, under the direction of Col. G. R. Ellis a* chairman, will be formally launched in Sumter county next Tuesday even ing with a stirring address at the First Methodist church by Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin, of Atlanta, one of the lead ing women of the state. The meeting' will be held! at 8 o’clock. Colonel Ellis announced Saturday, and he asked, the public—every person interested in the welfare of our country and the returning of our soldiers still in. Eu rope, be present at this meeting. He issued a special invitation to evwy Sumter county soldier who has re turned from the service to attend wearing his uniform. A place of honor will be reserved for these soldiers., Although the campaign will bn launched with Mrs. Lumpkin's speech, the solicitation of subscriptons to th* loan will not begin for several day*, Col. Ellis stated, as considerable pre liminary preparations are yet to bo made in working out the details of the card system. By this system the pro miscuous solicitation will be avoided, each citizen being assessed a definite amount and being asked to subscribe without quibble and without delay for the amount of bonds apportioned to. him when the solicitor calls. This Be expected to greatly reduce the work and time required to make the can vass when put under way, and insure Sumter going over the top withooA. difficulty. > American Tank Coming. A feature of the campaign here will be the visit on May 8 of M American tank which was used fe* France. Chairman Ellis has receive* word that one of these tanks will viaM. Americus on that day, reaching here at noon or shortly thereafter, «n* spending the afternoon and night here. The tank will be ipanned by a votaras tank crew, and its visit is expected to be the occasion of a great Victory loan celebration. Almost everywhere throughout America the drive will be opened Mon day morning, to last three-weeks. Ye»- terday the Associated Press wire brought the following bulletin an nouncing that many communities had already started. WASHINGTON, April 19.— (8y Asso ciated Press.) —First reports to th* treasury today of the Victory Liberty Loan campaign disclosed that th* three weeks drive to raise four and one-half billion dollars already had started in hundreds of communities without waiting for the formal open ing Monday. South’s Share $144,000,000 The South’s share of the $4,500,000,-. 000 Victory Loan as represented by the Sixth Federal Reserve District I* $144,000,000. In the fourth loan it was $192,000,000, and the district went well over that. Sumter county’s quo ta is $338,250. Financiers say the in terest rate and tax exemptions of th* Victory loan will make it the most at tractive from an investment stand point of any of the government loans. The interest is four and three-fourth« per cent., the highest rate ever paid by the government. The bonds are free from ordinary taxation. They (Continued on Page Four.) American commander, but this haci not yet been received by him. 'Thin honor resulted’ from his climbing * pole for the repair of field tele.phore lines in No Man’s Land while German sharpshooters were at work. Sergeant. Clark declared he is now plain “Mr.” Clark, he having been discharged and dropped his military standing or connection. He plans to> spend two or three weeks with la®- parents, after which he will retarau to Atlanta where he expects to en gage in electrical work.