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DAILY CITY EDITION FORTIETH YEAR RUSSIA SOON TO RE-ENTER THE WAR GERMANS ARE NOW HALTED AT YPRES RUSSIANS GET READY TO JOIN ALLIEOARMIES ODER LEADERSHIP OF COMMIS- SIONER TROTSKY THEIR SLOGAN IS “RETURN TO THE WAR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.” BY JOSEPH SHAPLEN, United Press Staff Correspondent. PETROGRAD, April 24.—(Delayed in Russia.) —Russia is preparing in a most serious manner to re-enter the war. so far as possible under the pres ent circumstances. The Pan-Executive Council Moscow, on eve of the receipt of the forty-sec ond ultimatum from Germany, adopted War Commissaire Trotsky’s plan for universal military training for all men between the ages of sixteen and forty, and the conscription of all •workers and peasants. Those not be longing to these classes will be forced to train, but will not be taken into the army until necessary. British, American and Japanese rep resentatives attended the meeting at which all parties agreed that Russia’s slogan now is “Return to the War as Scon as Possible.” iiiSSi SPE£C£CHEEHED PEV. K. B. TIPPER AROUSES EN THUSIASM AT THE FIRST BAP TIST CHURCH LAST NIGHT BY DENOUNCING JUNIOR SENATOR. Rev. K. B. Tupper, an eminent Phil adelphia clergyman and author, ad dressed a large audience at the Firs* Baptist church last night under the auspices of the local Council of De fense, and delivered a wonderfully im pressive lecture on “America And The Present War.” The greatest applause of the even ing came when Dr. Tupper denounced Senator Hardwick (without calling his name). His remarks in regard to any senator who does not line up squarely behind the president at this time were heartily applauded. He made it plain that he had Hardwick in mind. Franc Mangum, chairman of the Council of Defense, presided, and the speaker was introduced by Rev. Lans ing Burrows, who used to know his intimately as a young man in Rich mond, Va. One of the most delightful features of the evening’s program was the sing ing of Mrs. J. W. Harris, Jr., who ren dered two solos exquisitely. Her “Star Spangled Banner,” was declared to be the best presentation of that difficult although very patriotic, song ever heard here. Mrs. H. O. Jones presided at the pipe organ with her usual grace and skill. MORE AMERICANS ARRIVING DAILY 1 W'H THE AMERICAN ARMY in Lo| W.ne, April 30 National army Yre arriving daily from American tri ng camps, bringing high spirts numercal strength to tl<«.|' States forces in this section ~ are all healthful, unboastful, and eager to get at the Cert Ans. ONI Y 5 MORE DAYS TO RUY YOUR I IRFRTY RONDS Americus Times-Recorder "LI VEST LITTLE DAILY IN GEORGIA" ALLIES FIGHT GFHMANS WITH MCKSJ WALL BRAVEST RESISTANCE OF ALL HISTORY WITNESSED AT YPRES —GERMAN CASUALTIES ARE VERY HEAVY. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 30. Actually fighting with their backs to the wall the British and French forces in Flanders are making a defense com parable to the bfravest in history, army men here said today. That they had been able to halt the Boche before Ypres appeared to experts to be al most incredible, but in any event the enemy got his present vantage point only at the price of thousands of wasted lives. The Allies are losing many men, it is true, but German cas ualties are now mounting out of all proportions, particularly in view of the creeping gains of recent days. HEMQIURTERS OF HARRIS£FIOWDED TALK OF OTHER CANDIDATES IS ALL POLITICAL CAMOUFLAGE NO CHANCE AT ALL FOR W. G. BRANTLEY TO RUN. ATLANTA, Ga., April 30 —ls it was not plain before, it certainly has be come apparent by this time that all the talk of new senatorial candidates going the rounds is the camouflage work of adroit politicians to muddy the waters in the hope of finally electing a senator who can be depended upon to further their interests. The friends of William J. Harris, whose headquarters here are being crowded every day by visitors from all parts of the state, are confident, however, that the trick is fooling no body except those responsible for it, and certainly is not interfering in any manner with Mr. Harris’ strength, which they declare is growing every where, and especially in south Geor gia. The latest camouflage effort con sists in an attempted boom for Wil liam G. Brantley. Aside from the fact that he does not live in Goergia which would seem to be a sufficiently good reason why he could not be come a candidate, and aside from the further fact that he has stated himself that he has no idea of running, and aside from the fact that he draw’s a very large salary as leading counsel for the Association of American Rail ways, his “boom” apepars to be creat ing a veritable whirlwind of enthus iasm. If the senatorial incubator keeps on hatching out new aspirants, the race will soon take on the aspect of a Lib erty Loan campaign, instead of a pol itical contest, as it looks as if an invi tation to speak for the loan is regard ed by some as a certificate of entrance into the senatorial ring. AUGUSTA MAN IS KILLED BY U-BOAT WASHINGTO, D. C., April 30 A. S. Edwards, of Augusta, Ga., a member of the gun crew and two mem bers of the ship’s crew were killed March 21st, when the American steam ship Chicha had a running fight with a large enemy submarine. The u-boat after thirty shots had been exchanged, was forced to submerge, the navy de partment announced. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 30, 1918 VIEWS OF OUR BOYS IN FRANCE ||| nr S * p S ’ ■'J M VJ: 'U I I IK x| WywHß.’W EhF ftU r ■ IBKICTrMBaMMgWg I- t (1) An American army staff, General R. L. Bullard, and his entire staff; (2) Major-Gteneral Mencher accompanied by Field Officers, leaving a communication trench of a signal corps; (23) French 155 M.M. guns, leav ing Paris for U,S Artillery station. They were built by the French gov ernment for use by the American army. (4) American colenel reviewing a marching battalion near the battlefield. Photos copyright by Committee on Public Information, from Underwood & Underwood. ÜBERTY LOAN SUBSCRIPTIONS MAKEJNCREASE WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 30 With four days more to go, the Third Liberty loan total reached two billion four hundred and thirteen million, four hundred and forty-two thousand, four hundred dollars this morning. This is an increase over the official report issued last night of one hundred and thirty million, one hundred and forty thousand dollars. PRICE CANNED CORN HAS BEEN INCREASED The food administration for this county today sanctioned a raise in the price of canned corn. The prices now are 15 to 25 cents a can. The corn is costing the retailers from $2.30 to $2.80 a dozen, which makes it imperative for them to charge more than the present listed prices. Gets Leave of Absence. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 30 Representative Howard, of Georgia, formally opened his campaign for the United States senate today by asking leave of absence for thirty days from the house. PRAYER SERVICE FOR SUCCESS OF ARMYTOMORROW Community prayer services for the American and Allied armies will be conducted at the First Presbyterian church each Wednesday hereafter, commencing tomorrow at noon. There will be special prayers for the sold iers and sailors. Rev. Lansing Bur rows will officiate tomorrow. The public is invited. LARGE INCREASE AMERICAN ARMY WASHINGTON. D. C., April 30. Bills were introduced in the senate today providing large increase in the American army. Senator Poindexter introduced one providing for one million, five hundred thousand additional men for the Na tional army, and Senator Deed of Mis souri, also introduced a bill authoriz ing the American army tot be in creased up to three million men. British Casualties. LONDON, April 30.—British casualty lists published during April showed 1.683 officers killed, 4,841 officers woundeed and 2.459 officers missing, with 8,198 men killed, 35,304 wounded, and 814 missing. ASSESSMENT FDR SUMTER Cim MUCHJECREASED THE LIBERTY BOND QUOTA FOR SUMTER HAS BEEN OVER-SUB SURIBED—AMERICUS IS STILL LAGGING BEHIND. Sumter county lias already over-sub scribed its assessment for the Third Liberty loan. Americus, however, is lagging behind. The assessment is $234,600, and about $235,000 has been subscribed here. However, the drive will be con tinued. in the hope of securing at least $300,000. The district organization made a mistake in assessing this county, plac ing its quota at $312,800. Today Chairman L. G. Council, for the county, was notified of the error. Mr. Frank Lanier, chairman, of the campaign in the Americus district, states that his committee will not slack up at all on its work, but hopes to make the total at least $300,000 by Saturday. AMERICUS GIVEN RATING FOOD ADMINISTRATOR SENDS OF. FICIAL REPORT DECLARING HE IS RECEIVING HEARTY CO-OPER ATION HERE. ATLANTA, Ga., April 30.—Americus and Sumter county are the red sta,r on the Georgia map of patriotism. The county food administrator, in an offi cial report, shows the city and county 100 per cent efficient in compliance with the regulations. There are, doubtless, other such counties, but the following report from Americus is worthy of emulation: “I have the honor to report that I Americus and Sumter county are 100% patriotic as regards the observance of i the food conservation rules. “The grocers of the county, both re tail and wholesale, numbering more than 100, are operating in strict ac cordance with the law, and are mani Testing a hearty desire to co-operate with the food administration in every particular. Tthe resaaurants and ho tels are? observing wheatless Mon days and ednesdays, and the Hotel Windsor has announced that it will not serve any more wheat porducts at all. “The boarding houses have been re quired to register the number of board ers fed by each and this list has been furnished the grocers for their guid ance in selling the boarding houres flour. “All grocers are required to make weekly reports of their sales and these reports are carefully examined and indexed. “The reports on excess flour show that there is practically no excess flour in this county. In no instance did any one report having more than two months supply. Not a single store in the county has even a 30-days sup ply on hand. In other words, if no flour could be shipped into this county the present supply would be exhaust ed before July Ist. “I have just had distributed by the ladies’ clubs of the city more than 3,000 pamphlets dealing with food conservation, four or five going into each white home in the city. A simi lar campaign will be conducted among the negro residents next week. “Probably one-fourth of the grocery stores of the county have signified their purpose of abandoning the sale of 1 1 Cm MEAT VH£AIXESS urnffi™ use ho nuAa auoKX<& VH||||jlaK nsm <® bkakxmt Kxxx SgwnuoNa wheat, ~r HUNS HALTED IT IMS HI BBITISH ARMY GENERAL HAIG REPORTS THAT THE ENEMY IS STOPPED FRENCH COUNTER-ATTACK HAS RESULTED SUCCESSFULLY. BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS United Press Staff Correspondent, WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES in Flanders, April 30.—Hindenburg has had one of the worst days he has ex perienced since the commencement of his offensive today. After repeated onslaughts through yesterday and far into last night, the Allied lines remained intact, save between Mont Rouge and Scherpen berg, in what is known as the Hyde Park corner, where the situation is somewhat obscure. k German Drive Halted at Ypres. LONDON, April 30.—The Germans have been completely halted in their desperate attack on a wide front in Flanders, designed to force the evac uation of Ypres. Field Marshal Haig’s report today said the northern battlefront was com paratively quiet following the heavy repulse Inflicted upon the enemy yes terday and last night, showing that the enemy has been exhausted by the ter rific pace of the fighting and enor mous casualties sustained. Not only has he been stopped, Gen eral Haig said, but the French suc cessfully counter-aatacked near Locre. restoring all of their positions. In Picardy, the British pushed the Germans back slightly east of Villers- Brettoneaux. The German official statement last night merely said that on the Flanders front, from midday on, artillery fire was revived. The capture of seven thousand, one hundred prisoners, thir ty-three cannon and two hundred and thirty-three machine guns since the storming of Mont Kemmel was claim ed. MfljfwiS IN CUBE NOW COMMANDANT FOR SOUTHER FIELD HAS ARRIVED—FIRST OR DER IS TO DIRECT LIEUTENANTS TO LIVE AT THE CAMP. Major Wash, commandant at Southed Field, has arrived, and has taken charge of the aviation camp. He comes from Wichita Falls, (Call Field), where he has been sta tioned for a number of months. He is attached to the regular army and is said to be the youngest major in the service. One of the first official acts of Major Wash was to order the lieutenants who have been living in the city to establish their quarters at the camp. American Casualties. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 30 Fifty-eight casualties listed by the war department today showed two deaths in action, two deaths from accidents, and six deaths due to disease; five se verely wounded, forty-two slightly wounded and one missing in action. wheat flour altogether. “For these, and other reasons too numerous to mention, it is my sin cere opinion that Americus and Sum ter county should be rated as 100% patriotic in relation to the food laws.” NUMBER 102.