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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-15
|BlkE Thieves ARE Still
BUSY IN AMERICUS
loss OF Several Wheels Re.
| Gently Reported


mat it is easy to steal a bicycle
''Hi store front here is evidency in
-0 numerous thefts occurring recent
wherein the purloiner of the wheel
p away In safety. Three wheels LEI.
front of the Howell-Prather drug
4, " hisht or two since attracted
cupldity of a snatcher, who toos
'uolce of the lot and rode away
''e recently the police found whee,
'O'en the day before, and upon whic,
!" paint was in evidence, the thi.,
@'ing painted it another color q
= II
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-15
TWO GOVERNORS
ARE DOING DUTY
in EMPIRE STATE
'SULzER And GLYNN ON DUTY
Leaders of Factions Expect
No Early Relief

Albany, N. Y, Aug. 14.-The COM
lplex machinery of the state gover..-
ment, over which both William Sulzsr
and Martin H. Glynn claimed sole au-
thority, bade fair today to be demor-
allied by their rival attempts to dl.
rect it. Heads of many departments
were divided into two groups. One OF
these groups under the leadership OF
Sulzer, adhered to his contention that
his impeachment yesterday was un-
constitutional and prepared to coh-
tinue their obedience to his instruc-
tions, as if there had been no impeach-
ment.
The other, holding that he ceased t.
be governor when the senate received
the articles of impeachment charged
against him, was marshaled under
the standard of Lieutenant Governor
Glynn, ready to carry out his orders
and to ignore any which the impeacii-
ed governor might see fit to issue.
Never in the history of the state
has its army of employees been more
demoralized. Nor does the panic af-
feet only the internal affairs of New
York. 1t extends to the states reIa-
tions with other commonwealth and
unless the issue is speedily settlet
there Is every indication that other
states will shortly find themselves il.
the perplexing situation of deciding
for themselves who is governor of
New York.
An instance of this situation was
revealed in the announced intention OF
both Glynn and Sulzer to sign requ.-
sition papers for prisoners held in the
name of New York beyond is boz
ders.
Whatever the future might brilg
forth no permanent relief in the sit
uation was indicated today Leaders
of the two factions expected no seq
tlement of the problem until after the
meeting of the legislature next Tues
day at noon. Then, they believe, tn
issue will be squarely joined and
ready for submission to the courts By
the legislatures formal recognition
of Lieutenant Governor Glynn ac act
ing governor.
Reports today were that such rec
ognition would be granted by the SEN
ate by confirming the appointment by
Governor Glynn of state labor COM
missioner. Abram l. Elkus, of New
Lork City, was said to be the man IA
vored by Mr.. Glynn for the office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-15
Mr.. GRIMSHAW TO RETAIN
CITIZENSHIP in SAVANNAH
Despite the Removal OF His
Office Here

Savannah, Ca, Aug: 14.-AldermaL
H. B. Grimshaw today. stated positive
ly that he would not resign from tho
city council, despite the fact that his
headquarters as superintendent of the
Alabama division of the Seaboard Air
Line had been transferred to Ameri-
Gus.
Whether Mr.. Grimshaw's decision in
the matter is final, however, is a ques-
tion about which there is some doubt
Members of the city administration
u NJ ,,rst aafisfied tn have Mr. Grim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-15
BRUCE HALL is INJURED
in FALL OFF WAGON
Accident is Caused. by Run
away Team

Mr.. Bruce Hall, residing. neal
Americus, was painfully hurt yes
terday while hauling fodder from his
field. His team of mules ran away
and he was thrown from the wagon
sustaining two fractured ribs and a
1sprained wrist, besides minor bruises
which win confine him to his home 70:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-15
death CLAIMED
Mr.. A. 7. Oliver
ON THURSDAY
LONG RESIDENT OF ANERICUS
Passed Away After PrOtraCt.
ed Illness

Mr.. A. T., Oliver passed away at 4
o'clock Thursday afternoon at his
residence on Brannon avenue. In view
of his recent illness, extending over
a period of many months, the death
of Mr. Oliver was not unexpected,
though generally deplored in Ameri-
Gus, where the greater part of his
long and useful career was passed.
Of genial nature, affable and agre =
BILE always, man of strong individual
ity and possessing native wit to an
unusual degree, "Tab" Oliver, as he
was more generally known, made and
retained strong friendships.
| AS resident of Americus during the
years following the civil war, he did
his part in it's advancement and uo-
building. He served several terms as
member of council, and at his death
was member of the police commits
sion. For many years he was chief d:
the city's volunteer fire department.
While he never aspired to political
Office, Mr.. Oliver was a deep thinker
and kept in touch with political events,
both state and national. Possessing
remarkable memory of dates and
events, he was regarded as an au-
thority on many matters, particular ly
those relating to battles of the civil
war.
Mr.. Oliver was born in Dooly .coun-
ty, October goth 1850, and, therefore,
was in his 63rd year. His parents were
the late w. B. F. Oliver and Sarah
Oliver, he being the youngest of sew
eral sons. He was the grandson cf
Hon. Earl Bulloch, of Dooly county.
member of the we'll known Georgia
family of that name.
Of unusual physique and command
ing presence "Tab" Oliver was a CEN
tral figure in any assemblage, wher3
his conversational abilities never failed
to entertain. For nearly a year he
had been in declining health, which
fact necessitated his retirement from
active business in November, 1912.
Mr.. Oliver was thrice married, first
to Miss Bennie Ann Pettee, in1S77. His
second marriage was to Miss Elretta
Aycock in 1895. He is survived by his
third wife, who formerly was Mrs. Lua
Wesson Suber, their marriage having
occurred August 25th, 1901. One son,
Wesson Oliver, blessed their union.
Besides his immediate family, Mr..
Oliver is survived by his daughter.
Miss Marie Oliver, by his first mar
riage; his brother, Mr.. John L. Oliver.
and two sisters, Mrs. W. T. Minis ami
Mrs. T. B. Holton, of this city.
Mr.. Oliver was an enthusiastic mem
ber of the Patriotic Order Sons of
America, and was the organizer o.
and president of the first camp insti-
tuted here. The funeral services, con-
Quoted this afternoon at 4 o'clock from
his late residenct, will be under the
auspices of the two Americus camps,
P. o. s. of A. The pallbearers will
be Messrs. James A. Davenport, c. A.
Chambliss, G. NJ. Bragg, w. M. Tullis,
S. r. Sims, J. N. Carter
The honorary pallbearers will be
eMssrs. John Sheffield, Lee Allen, r. N.
Buchanan, Philo Smith, H E. Allen,
Thomas Harold, Arthur Rylander, G..
S. Gardner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-15

shaw live in Americas and continue az
an alderman.
He says he has made arrangements
whereby he can retain his citizenship
In Savannah, and that he will be able
to attend the bi-weekly council meet
ings. The matter probably will be
trokkrna 49, ntk~- nns,r.nfI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-15
FESTIVAL WAS ENJOYED
DESPITE THE WEATHER

The ice cream supper TO have been
given at Prospect park last evenins
by Mrs. ]. S. Davis and Mrs. J. r..
Alexander was prevented by rain, bsts
the guests gathered at the residence o.
Mrs. Alexander. where the evening" was
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-06-23

sarrollo efciente de la Isla, no causando
sorpresa ell hecho de que en- esas circuns-
tancias faltase caSi en- absolute la ambl-
cion de formar un capital. Un tanto
pOr ciento gyande de este pueblo de
sus hijos esta recibiendo en- la actuali-
dad una instruction mas menos prac-
tica, y esperamos que los benefcios de
esa instruction seran distribu1dos en-
mayor escala medida que transcurra
ell TEMPO NIuch1simos &c los que Sc
,iamab9n antiguamonto peones estan de
ese modo adquiriendo y adquiriran ma
yor efciencia y un conocimiento mas
amplio de la agricultural. Su primer
paso en- esa direction ha sido tard1o, pc
70 va Sc ha dado, y ellos, con urgencia
que va siempre en- aumento, pediran
ayuda economical substantial y segura,
basados en- la buena garant1a de las pro-
piedades que adquieran, a fin de con-
vertirse en- clase de pequenos e indie
(Contin1a en- la 3a pagina.)
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-06-23

creclentes de rios, como ell uso, durante
las epOcas de sequ1a, del aqua deposita-
da, sin imponer los duenos de terre-
nos, en- ese periodic de prueba practica,
la obligation de quedar definitivamente
comprometidos al pago de una parte
proportional de todo ell costo de las
obras del riegO Esa prueba pondra
tambi6n a la comisi6n del riego en- condi-
clones de desempenar sus deberes de
mOdo mas inteligente
Para vuestro conocimiento, Mamo
vuestra atenci0n hacia las tablas COM
prendidas en- el apendice adjunto, que
hacen relaci0n los fondos adicionales
que Sc necesitan para los fines antes in
dicadOs; al costO total de construction
de las obras; a las emisiones de bonos
hechas y en- proyecto; al costo de pOner
en- operaci0n ell sistema de riegO; los
pagOs necesarios para hacer frente a los
anteriOres conceptOs; a 10 que prOba-
blemente produciran las contribuciones
que han de imponerse q al montante
total de los bOnos que estaran Ell circu-
laci0n, con arrglO al plan propuestO, en-
cualquier fecha anterior a 1921, (des-
pues de la cual ell emprestito Idebera ser
reducidO anualmente). O.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-06-23

La construction de las obras ha pro
gresado hasta ell punto de que ahora
puede verse su termination de un modo
precise Y NADIA que envuelva lncert-
dumbre queda pOr hacer Los lngeme-
ros pueden determinar y han determ-
nado la cantidad de fondOS adlclOnaleS
que Sc nesesitan para concluirlas. Sc
han hecho calculos eXactOs del cOstO de
Donerlas en- operaci0n hasta que las con-
tribuciOnes para cubrir dichO costo pue-
dan ser debidamente impuestas sobre los
terrenos que han de recibr ell beneficlO
del riego, puedan ser recaudadas ole
los Nueiios de esos terrenOs. El tempo
transcurrido. la eNperiencia adqulrlda,
el estado actual de las Obras y la proEl-
midad q su termination, nos permlten
yer ahora con mas claridad que cuando
fueron aprobadas la ley original del rie-
90 las enmiendaS pOsterlOres la mis-
ma, que puntos han de ser atendIdos, y
como han de ser justamente cOnsldera-
dos para ell mayor benefciO del Pueblo
de Puerto Rico y de los terratenlentes
directamente afectados.
Ia fin de evitar demOras y p6rdidaS,
debe prOcederse en- seguida obtener los
fondos que Sc requieren para la termi-
naci6n de las Obras.
Las emisiones de bonOs, hechas con
arreglo a la ley de 1909 para pagar ell
costo de la ejecuci0n del prOyectO, en-
pezaran a veneer muy prOntO: $l5O,OOO
de esOs bonOs venceran en- 10. de EnerO
de 1914, Y $150,000 ell 10. de Enero de
cada ano subsiguiente. Seg1n la ley ac-
tual. esos bonOs deben ser satlsfechOs,
inmediatamente despu6s de su venci-
miento, por los terratenientes del dlstrl-
to, la mayor parte de los cuales esta su-
friendo, 10 mismo que ell restO de la. lsla,
las cOnsecuencias de la depression eXls-
fcultad que ofrece en- este particular la
VICENTE Ley del RiegO es la de que, en-
los primeroS amos en- que ell slstema este
en- operacin, ell peso de la responsible
dad gravitara sobre dos terratenientes
interesados. Yo no puedo yer ninguna
raz6n iusta para clio, mientras que eXls-
ten razones sufcientes para que eSa con-
dici6n no subsista Los agricultores ne
cesitan tempo para uSar Ell sus terrenos
ell ruevo sistema de riegO, y para acomo-
dar los gastos de slls plantaciones y stls
trabajos agr1colas a ese nuevo factor.
Ademaas. es limitada la efcacia de cual-
uuier nuevo sistema de rlego duran
te dos primeros tres 8 cuatrO amos de es-
tar EN- funciones, y es de mpOrtancia,
por 10 tanto. que las contribuciones no
constituyan una carga pesada s0bre los
terrenos en- esos primeros amos, sino que
sean repartidas en- proportion a los be-
nefcios que del riego Sc deriven, y que
no Sc imponga la contribution mas alta
hasta que el nuevo sistema de riegO ha-
va sido desarrollado para dar la mayor
utilidad, y hasta que Ell maximo ole sus
benefcios puela ser obtenido por Ell
agricultor. No hay duda de que por ESQ
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-06-23
(Conclusi6n.)

es conveniente hacer una nueva dlstrl-
buci0n de la deuda representada por
esos bOnOs. llevandO q efectO la cOnSOli-
daci0n de los primeros que venZan, y dl-
firiendo su pago hasta la fecha en- que.
de mOdo cOnveniente y Justo, puedan
ser satisfech0s por los propietarlos inte-
resadOs. no aumentando pOr clio en- MIN
guna forma la deuda que debe cubrlr-
ser, sino fortaleciendo la posici6n que
ocupa Ell Pueblo de Puerto Rico como
garantizador.
Sc ha constituldo una comisi0n de rie-
90. compuesta de cinco miembrOs-tres
de los cuales fueron elegidos por los
duelOS de los terrenOS cOmprenildOS
en- eldproyecto, los otros dos fueron
nombrados por ell Gobernador-, la cual
tiene ell deber de 'decidir defnitivamen-
te que terrenos recibiran ell aqua a. han
de sumistrar las obras del riego, y que
terrenos pagaran contribution para Gu
brir ell cOsto de la construction, conser-
vaci5n y funcionamiento de dichas
obras. Los duenos de terrenOS en- la
costa sud de la lsla, aunque han eStadO
Dor algunos anOs utilizando ell aqua pa
ra fines de riego, no han tenidO nunca,
V por ESQ no dos conocen en- todO su al
cance. los beneficiOS de la recOgida Y de-
p6sito de grandes cantidades de aqua.
que es pOr 10 que Sc distingue principal
mente ell nuevO siStema. Sin embargo
la ley en- vigor no ha dispuestO que sc
haga practicamente una prueba de eSOs
benefcios, antes de la 6pOca en- que la
comisi6n del riegO haya de decidir que
terrenos han de formar parte 8 no de
distrito de riego, y han de estar nc
obligados a tomar ell aqua a pagar Ii
parte proportional que les corresponds
en- el costA original de las obras en- los
gastos que posteriomente Sc requierar
para conservarlas y ponerlas en- opera
ci0n.
Es conveniente, por 10 tanto, y asi lC
recomiendo, que Sc modifque la Ley de
Riego en- estos tres puntos:
1) Con ell objeto de que Sc provear
los fondos adicionales necesarios, calcu
lados ahora de un modo seguro pOr lo
ingenieros cargo. de las obras, para Il
completa termination de las mismas.
~ Para disponer la consolidation
de los bonos que tiene hasta ahora emf
tidos Ell Pueblo de Puerto Rico Ell rela
| ci6n con las obras del riego, de mod
que no sea precise hacer ell pago de 10
mismos, hasta la fecha en- que pueda Sc
| debidamente recaudada la contribuci01
especial que ha de mpOnerse a los terre
nos benefciados, para cubrir el costo d
construction de las obras y ell de poner
las en- operacion.
(3) Para fjar ell periodic de pruebi
] de las obras, d1rante ell cual los dueno
de los terrenos, que han lde aprovechar
Sc de las ventajas del riego, puedan vel
practicamente demostrados, en- sus pro
pios terrenos, los benefciosos efectos qut
han de producir, tanto la recogida y de
p6sito de las aguas cue procedan de lai
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-06-23
CREDITOS BASICOS.
.(BASIC CREDITS. J

AL tratar este asunto debemos empe-
zar pOr su origen. HemoS de examinar
tOdas las cIrcunStancias, determinar
primerO 81 Sc necesitan no mayOreS fa-
cilidades en- esta direction. 81 sc nece-
sitaren, debemos entonces tratar de es-
tablecer ell sistema que sea mas conve-.
niente y benefcioso para los intereses
del pueblo en- general, porque SUI in
f1uencia en- los destinos del pals sera
trascendental y de mucho alcance.
Puerto Rico esta todav1a en- ell proceso
evolutivo-de TRANSITION de Hos m6tOdos
antiques de negOcios a los modernos-
de la condici6n de pe0n en- que estaba la
mayor parte del pueblo y seg1n la cual
todOs vivian en- estado de dependencia,
a un sistema de ciudadan1a libre en- que
cada hombre es tan bueno como cual-
quier Otro; y es un principle reconocido
que la prOsperidad y progreso de un
pals dependen del bienestar. efciencia,
destreza y facultad de producer de sus
ciudadanos, individuamente Ell deber
del GObiernO, cuandO Sc requiere su in
tervenci0n en- csc sentidO, es ell de procu-
rar que Sc brinden iguales oportunida-
DIES a todo ell pueblo, sin tener Ell cuen-
ia la clase la cOstumbre, y que Sc de a
aquellOs que 10 necesiten todo ell estimu-
10 possible para la economic y ell ahorro.
En- materias econ6micas. todavia Sc
Oye hablar pocas veces en- Puerto Rico
del hombre que desea Obtener un presta-
mo solo de algunOs centenares millares
de dollars para el desarrollo de un ne
gocio modesto, especialmente agr1cola :;
y a nuestras teor1as econ6micas y de 60
bierno, los intereses de ese hombre tie
nen oderecho a tanta consideration como
los de aquellOs que han adquirido una
mayor elevation fnanciera, porque 6l
representa-, Q representara, la gran
masa del pueblo. Bajo ell antique siste-
ma, la propiedad de las tierras estaba en-
manos de un n1mero omparativamente
pequeno de personals privilegiadas,
quienes comunmente las aChuir1an por
concession 8 por herencia, y aunque esas
propiedades estaban por 10 general dem
samente pobladas, su poblaci6n estaba
campuesta principalmente de "agrega-
dos" (gentes que por falta de instruc-
ci6n y de oportunidad hicieron POGO por
ellos mismos, por los duenos de las tie
rras-que siendo en- corto n1mero Sc
sosten1an facilmente del producto de
cultivos aislados-5 por su pafs), y to-
das estas condolences impidieron s por
10 menos no dieron estfmulo para el de-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-23
POLITICAL STRIKE
IN BELGIUM ENDS
WORkTSGMEN WIN THE CHIEF
POINTS IN THEIR DEMANDS
OF THF GOVERNMENT.

BRUSSELS, April 22.-The 'politl-
cal strike" In Belgium, after keeping
AT standstiu the country's indus
try and commerce for ten days. was
today brought 70 conclusion favor
able to the workmen, nearly half a
million of whom laid down their tools
Go enforce their demand for equal
suffrage
The leaders Of the socialist trades
unions and their followers gained
their chief point which was to make
the government take up for consid-
Grafton change OF the Belgian par
liamentary franchise with its hated
system OF plural votes for the
Weather and more educated classes.
First Victory on Record
~ the last returns 993,0To men pos
sessed one vote. Sa5s66 two votes. and
30s,683 three votes. 50 that the single
votes were always overwhelmed.
This is the first occasion nn rec
ord IN which political strike has
resulted in victory for the strikers,
and the whole movement has been
notable for the energy and the deter
minauon displayed and for the ex-
Celiert control shown by the men
They have not vet obtained their
fail demand. but the Socialist leaders
express confidence that the consider
alton Of their claims will result IN the
franchise being made equal fer all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-23
SUDDEN PAINTING
FIT ASSA|LS POPE
PoNTIFF IN No DANGER, SAY
PROLONGED WEAKNESS
BAD SIGN.
CARDINALS
MERRY DEL VAL. DENIES AUDIENCE
TO TEN WHO MAKE CALL,
SAVING IT II AGAINST
ORDERS.

ROME April 22.-The pope had 81
sudden falntiug nj at ocIock this
afternoon. which was due 10 has
weakness. DIR Amici was present,
and had no trouble in reviving him,
The ponuffs temperature fell be
low the normal, and was 81 FAhren-
heit when Professor Marchiafava visit
ed him at o clock this evening. The
physician had q long conference with
Cardinal Merry Del Val the papat
secretary of state, tonight, and warn
ed him that all precautions should
I've observed While the pope was
IN no danger they said, he was not
Vet convalesceut,
His prolonged weakness was bad
sign. and repetition of the falntlng
fit was possible.
1t is understood that professor
Marchiafava has only consented to
the stopping Of the issuance Of bull
Ietins on condition that no announce
ment should be made TO the effect
that the pope was convalescing. He
insisted that the pontiff Is merely
approaching convalescence. Profess
sor Marchiafava insists also that the
pope should be kept absolutely quiet,
and that he shall not be allowed TO at
tend 70 any business
Ten cardinals went to the vatican
tonight, and asked TO be allowed TO
see the pope. Cardinal Merry Def
Val refused to grant the request on
the ground that it was against the
directions Of the physicians.
Ii is noteworthy that notwithstand-
ing the announcement of the OBJ
servatore Romano yesterday that II
would keep the public informed as to
the pope's condition II prints nothing
at all in its issue tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-23
Senators Laud
Selues to Sky
In Directory

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The new
congressional directory, containing
the biographies of the mem bers of
the sixty-third congress, prepared by
the various senators and representa-
tives themselves, is issued for public
inspection today
Lawyers as usual, form the bulk
the legislators, Sixty-ni are in
the senate and 270 in the house In
the senate there are eight editors,
six farmers five business men, five
bankers, two doctors and one soldier
The house contains seventy nine bust
ness men, thirty-three editors, ten
teachers, eighteen farmers, nine me-
Chanics and workmen. six bankers. six
doctors, one author one soldier, one
preacher and one lecturer,
The new senator from Kansas. Will
liam Howard Thompson. in discussing
his future, says: 1T is acknowledged
by all who know him that as senator
he will not only bring credit and
honor to himself hut to the State and
the nation as we'll
Represe NATIVE l. EnEIe, OF Florida,
says he studied in the public schools
of the State and Is still trying to get
an education, while Representative
Hinebaugh of Illinois. was educated
in the school of hard knocks Mr..
Bremuer, OF New Jersey, declares he
never ran for office until, againSt
his Will, he was practically unani-
mously dominated for the sixty-third
congress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-23
SAYS SOCIETY WOMEN
ARE CAUSE OF VICE
Anti-Suffrage Leader Agrees
That They Are Responsible
for Lax Morals

WASHINGTON. April at quite
agree that society women are to
blame" was the comment made here
this afternoon by Mrs. Arthur M.
Dodge, of New York. herself So
ciety woman, and president of the
Anti Suffrage National association. in
discussing the arrangement of high
society" by club of Washington
men.
Some of the speakers Of the club
meeting expressed CONSERVATION at
the spread Of the social evil and the
general laxity of morals throughout
the country,
Dress lowers Moral Tone.
Society women are to blame de-
clared Mrs. Dodge. because the in
tluence and the example of society
and women who make up every conn
munity. These girls and women copy
so-called high society in dress and in
dancing. Nothing has happened in
the history OF this country or of the
world to lower morals and moral
standards more than the dressing and
the dancing of the present day.
"A remarkable thing liz that on one
side societies for sex hygiene and the
uplift OF morals are increasing rap
idly. and on the other hand there ii
an increasing laxity of morals. Many
people who ought to help towards
public opinion show their, neglect IN
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