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Arizona republican., 1915-02-28

speeches were entirely inpromptu. and the speakers did remarkably well, considering the fact that they had not d moment in which to prepare their addresses. Among those re-
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Arizona republican., 1915-02-28

winning couple will undoubtedly have
 merited the honor and the prize, as
 well, when the battle is over Prof.
 King has generously offered to give
 an exhibition of one of the latest dances. All of you who know MT. King, know that there will be treat
 in store for all who are present On
 next Saturday night we are going to
 give a genuine old fashioned smoker for the boys and their friends, some- thing doing every minute-possibly af- ter this fashion music, speaking, singing, refreshments Ga la Wm. Jen- nings Bryan) and a six and ten round boxing exhibition between local as- pirantS for ring hOnOrs, from this dis tace it looks like a glorious wind up in an evening of genuine entertain ment Remember that our lodge meet ing of next Tuesday is of very inn portant nature and particularly one of those times when every member should be present. Nominations fo; tho various offletS flor the ensuing year will be On the tapis. Make an especial efort to be on hand and do your part towards the selection of the best material obtainable. The meeting will be called to order at 7. 50 prompt
Arizona republican., 1915-02-28

Continued on Page Twelve)
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
ENGINEERS ENJOY
PICNIC At PROSPECT

The engineers of Columbus and
Americus, together with their wives
and sweethearts, are enjoying them
selves today at a big picnic at Pros
pect park. The .a..:a..,s VI ~ thr"f-
tie have tcIgotten orders for the day
and are today enjoying themselves like
school kiddies.
The engineers from Columbus came
over this morning, 200 strong, on n
special train from the city by the
Chattahoochee. They were met by q
local reception committee and escorted
to the park.
The picnic is joint affair given by
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers of Columbus and Americus and
the Woman's Auxiliary.
Good things to eat, a good time, and
good fellowship were the three dis
tinct features of this picnic.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
Exit Jack SIatOn
Enter Nat Harris

tion as principal factor in the solu-
tion of this problem.
The passage of a compulsory edu-
cation measure, he said, would justify
a revision of Georgia's entire common
school system. He paid a high trib-
ute to the teachers of the state, de-
claring they were an efficient and de-
voted class of workers.
That Georgia stood splendidIy in
the matter of higher and vocational
education he showed by a review of
the state university institutions, the
Georgia Tech, the agricultural col
leges end the other institutions in
which the state is directly or indirect
ly interested
He said he was in favor of strict
enforcement of Georgia's prohibition
laws. Liquor selling is not allow
ed in Georgia, therefore liquor selling
should cease, just az gambling and
stealing and murder and other crimes
should be put down. For my part,
believe the prohibition law is salu-
tory, reasonable, economic and an aid
to good government. Georgia has
been somewhat lax in the enforcement
of this law. 1t is time for investiga-
tion and for determination. If the
law needs Strengthening, see that it is
done"
Referring to the disposition of the
state road, he assumed that the leg
islature would take the view that it
would be better to release the road
than to sell it. He suggested that
the new lease should exceed in time
that of the last.
He urged reforms that would do
away with the delays in court pro-
cedure.
He expressed himself in favor of a
commission.
He commended the Smith-Lever act
70 the attention of the legislature.
He recommended the Grafton of an
office of state auditor.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26

also probably make the lumber COM
pany an offer to establish the shops of
the road in Americus. A location will
probably be donated and the city may
also furnish free water
Mr.. Morton, president of the Georgia
lumber company, and main promoter
of the new road in talking to a
Times-Recorder reporter said: We're
ready to come on to Americus. We like
the town, we like the country through
which the road will pass, and we re-
alize that it will mean big thing bota
to us and to Americus."
we are practically assured that we
can secure the right of way through
the county and now that the property
owners in the city have agreed to
give us right of way from the city
limits everything looks uspicious.
I'VE have funds available in New
York and Immediately after we get
everything in tangleble shape we'll
begin construction work. 1t will prop
ably be 60 days before we begin but
once started we will push matters.
"The main difficulty in our way will
be building trestle across the river.
With this out of the way We'll then
have an easy time.
I'VE propose constructing a model
railroad into Americas connecting
with the A. B. & A. across the Flint
river. Ninety pound rails standard
will be laid
I'VE will also probably establish our
shops here in Americus if the city
council will make us certain small
concessions. We want to make Am
ericus headquarters for this new
road"
When asked what the new roal
would be named Mr.. Morton smiled
and said, TOO early yet bud, but we'll
have the name Americus in it never
you fear."
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
JACK S[ATON
PRIVATE Man
IS IN DANCER
EVERY PRECAUTION TAKEN TO
PROTECT GOVERNOR FROM VIC.
LENCE AFTER HE BECOMES A
PRIVATE CITIZEN TODAY
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, Ga, June 26.-Extra pre-
cautions are being taken to protect
Governor Slaton today from mob vio-
lence. 1t is feared that soI1e demon
strations may be made after Governor
elect Harris is sworn in and Slaton
becomes a private citizen.
All beer saloons and locker clubs
have been closed by order of the po-
lice and the night shift of the police
force is being held at police head
Quarters for extra duty. A company
of state militia still guard the subur-
ban home of the Stations.
Early today everything was quiet
but rumors were circulated to the
effect that following the Inauguration
of Governor Harris, Ex-Governor Sla-
ton might be the center of attraction
for well-organized riot. Every pre-
caution will be taken to protect Jack
Slaton, private citizen.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
ALLIES WAITING
FOR KAISER To.
MAKE NEXT MOVE.
WITH BREATHLESS EXPECTANCY
THEY AWAIT NEXT MOVE ON
EUROPEAN CHESSBOARD2GER.
MANS WILL PROBABLY AID
VANCE ON WARSAW
PetrOgrad States That Left Bank of
Dneister Has Been Completely
Cleared of AustrO. Germans.
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, June 26.--With breathless
expectancy respecting the momentary
pause on both the great battlefronts
of Europe British observers today
are awaiting the next play on the Eu-
ropean chessboard. 1t is generally
conceded that the next move is to be
made by Germany that it will probably
crystallize in, a movement directed
either against Warsaw, Paris or Cal
las.
Reported German activity in the
Argonne region probably means the
resumption of the drive toward Paris,
and the closing of the Belgian from
tier may mean the transfer vi German
forces from the EASTERN front for an
attempt on Calias. Both these move
ments, it is expected, will be under
taken simultaneously, if at all, and
will be the signal for the heaviest
Lighting yet witnessed in the west.
The Germans, it is reported, are
taking big guns from Essen for use
along the Warsaw front, where Of
fensive operations are still under
way.
Reports from Rome are to the ef-
feet that the Italian positions along
the Isonzo are being consolidated
rapidly, Notwithstanding the Austrian
offensive seeking to drive wedge in
to King Victor Emanuels army. From
the Dardanelles commes news of tre-
mendous losses sustained by the Turks,
but details of the fighting there are
sill being withheld.
According to the latest Russian Off
cial bulletin, the left bank of the
Dneister river has been completely
{. "a ed of Teuton troops who forced
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
WAR DECLARED ON LABOR
BY CHICAGO BUILDERS
100000 OUT Of WORK.

and carpenters who recently defeated
a measure to arbitrate certain differ
ences with the interests.
In addition to the 10000 carpenters
who are out of work, over 10000 other
laborers will also be without means of
subsistence. This general curtailing
of work, following on the heels of the
big street car strike of a week ago,
places Chicago in predicament. The
problem of caring for the unemployed
will be great. 1t is hoped that some
speedy adjustment of affairs will be
reached, as was the case in the street
car iAcident.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
y 4 = 4 4 y 4 y y 4 4 4 4 4 =
4 WEATHER FORECAST FOR =
y AMERICUS AND VICINITY =

= Fair tonight and Sunday; showers 2
= on coast Sunday. =
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 & 4
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
GEORGIA AHEAD OF TEXAS
WHEN IT COMES TO CROPS

S. A. Moses returned this week
from Dallas, Texas, where he was call
ed by the serious illness of his
mother. While in Texas, Mr.. Moses
visited several cities where he formerly
resided and had a good opportunity to
see a great part of the central sec
ton.
Mr.. Moses in talking of his trip yes
terday, aid: Georgia need not fear
competition from Texas cotton this
year. The acreage has been cut fully
so per cent, and combination Of
foods and hailstorms has destroyed
large part Of the crop already. In
the Brazos valley, the black region of
Texas, cotton is usually well advanced
by this time, but all the cotton l saw
there was hardly two inches high"
But Texas people are not worried
over their cotton; they raised the
largest oat and wheat crop that has
ever been raised in the state. They've
already made enough money to live
homfortably another twelve months, ey
en- If they fail to make bale Of cot
tom
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
TO ESTABLISH SHOPS
WITHIN CITY LIMITS
Actual Work Will Begin Before Fall.
Parties Interested Have Money
Ready For Construction

The new railroad connecting Amer
icus with the A. B. & A. railroad at
Byromville is now an assured fact.
Within the next sirty days actual con-
struction work will begin and by the
first of the year trains will be running
over the new road.
For several weeks parties interested
have been working to get the PROPOSE
tion in tangible shape. Now every
thing is practically ready and before
many more months Americus will
have her third railroad.
President Morton, of the Georgia
lumber company spent the greater
part of the week in Americus consult
ing local parties. His company al
ready has a standard road from
Games, one mile from Byromville, to
the river. Recent purchases of lumber
on this side of the Flint make it nee
essary for his company to extend
their present trackage,
Mr.. Morton with committee Of local
citizens went before the city council
at their last meeting and asked them
for franchise and right of way in
to the city A committee was appoint
ed and together with Mr. Morton went
over the local territory carefully.
Nothing has been said in the paper
about the meeting on last Wednesday
night as it was not desirable to give
publicity to the venture until it was
assured But now everything as far as
Americus is concerned is fixed and
ready foYtse construction gang.
The paA owning land along the
proposed route have agreed to give the
railroad company 100 foot right of
way from the city limits to the loca-
ton of their station. The right of way
through the county is also practically
assured, the exact location to be an
nounced later.
At a special meeting of the city
council, either tonight or early next
week the city fathers will grant a
charter to the Georgia Lumber COM
pany to operate railroad into the
city. This charter will later be trans
fered to the railroad company just as
soon as It is organized and named.
At this meetiny the city fathers will
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
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= TWENTY.SIX STORM 4
= SLATON RESIDENCE 4
(By Associated Press.)

4 ATLANTA, Ga, June 26.- =
4 Twenty-six men were brought =
4 here this morning and locked up =
4 in the county Jail by militiamen y
\ who guarded Governor Slaton's y
= country home all night The Off =
4 Ger in command of the squad =
4 that brought the prisoners to the =
= county Jail stated that they were =
4 arrested last night trying 10 enter =
= the governors estate. =
= A report, the authenticity of y
Z which cannot be established, says y
= several men exchanged shots with y
= the guards, and that seven pistols y
+ and number of clubs were taken y
= from the men placed under ar =
\ rest.
\ \ 4 4 \ \ = 4 4 \ \ \ \ \ =
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
New Railroad Seems Sure
Work to Begin In 90 Days
HOSTILE DEMONSTRATION
MARKS THE INAUGURATION
(By Associated Press.)

= (By Associated Press,) =
r ATLANTA, Ca, June 26.-Nat =
= E. Harris, of Macon, was today =
Z inaugurated governor of Georgia, =
= succeeding John NJ Salton, the =
4 occasion being marked by a hos =
= tile demonstration directed +
= against the retiring chief execu- =
\ tive. The outbreak occurred =
\ when Slaton rose preparatory to +
= handing the great seal of state to >
4 his successor, but was quickly \
= suppressed by the authorities in =
\ charge of the ceremony. Rowdies \
y in the galleries are held respon- =
\ sible for the outburst, which is =
= generally denounced. \
4 \ \ 4 \ \ y \ = \ = \ 4 \ y
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
PEACE MOVEMENT MAY COME
soon; BERLIN is RESTLESS
(By Associated f7ress.)

LONDON, June 26.-The Berlin Vor-
waerts, an influential newspaper, today
published in full the text of vague
appeal for peace emanating from the
Socialist Democratic party in Ger
many. The appeal urges the kaiser's
government to take the first step to-
ward establishment of peace in
Europe.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
NEW GOVERNOR
TAKES OATH
BEFORE CROWD
HEE HHEEH HEEEHE L
Especial to Times-Rtcorder.)

ATLANTA, Ca, June 26.-The larg-
est throng of people who have gather
ed for an Inauguration in Georgia
since the civil war overfiowed the hall
of representatives at the capitol this
morning when Governor Nat E. Harris
took the oath of Office and delivered
his inaugural address.
The, members of the assembly AMI
the hundreds of interested Atlantans
made up less than half the crowd as
neo,'v 1000 Macon people came for
the special purpose of participating in
the inaugural parade and giving their
distinguished fellow townsman n
proper send-off.
The official military escort in the
inaugural parade was headed by the
Second Georgia regiment, N. G. G ),
which came from Macon for the pur-
pose. The Macon people may never
succeed in their attempt to move the
capitol to Macon, but this morning
they made the old dome feel like 1t
was in Macon for day at least.
Following the administration of the
oath of Office by Chief Justice W, H.
Fish, of the supreme court, Governor
Harris delivered his address.
He expressed the hope that the
European war would be blessing in
disguise in teaching Georgians to rely
on and develop to their fullest extent
their own great natural resources.
He commended the tax equalization
law and saw in it a means by whicl
glaring inequalities may be remedied.
He referred to Tax Commissioner John
c. Hart as wise administrator of the
law.
He urged the legislature to be extra
this year in the matter of
He said he wanted
every legislator to feel that he was an
ex-officio member of the appropriations
and ways and means committees 50
that the responsibility may be fully
understood by all and not be borne by
a single committee.
He suggested a constitutional
authorizing a separate levy
and collection of taxes to pay pen
sions of Confederate veterans, and
said he would also like to see railway
in the state authorized TO
give free transportation to the veter-
ans TO ana from reunions.
With regard to the militia he urged
hat the state make the necessary ap-
required by the national
government to keep the state militia
In proper shape.
He called attention to the fact that
Georgia bears the painful distinction
Of appearing in the group of four
states showing the largest percentageI
of illiteracy in the union, He stated,
that he was in favor
Of some form Of compulsory educa-
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, June 26.--The general
shutdown of Chicago's building in
dustry which will throw 100000 per-
sons out of work, became effective to-
day. Labor leaders and contractors
believe that this marks the beginning
of the greatest labor war of recent
years.
The general order shutting down all
operations this morning followed an
al; night conference last night between
the Allied Building Material interests
and representatives of sixteen thous-
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26

their wav across the stream at two
oiIts curing the early days of the
current week but the Austro-Germans
are still meking desperate efforts to
force passage elsewhere. ridging
operations have been begun by the
Germans and Austrians south of Buk-
azowIc. where a big battle is still
raging. Nearly everywhere else along
the entire eastern front, Fetrograd
reports the Teuton drive has been def
initely checked.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-06-26
104 MILES AN HOUR
LATEST SPEED RECORD
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, June 26.-Twenty-one
famous automobile drivers started this
morning on the 5O0-mile automobile
race at the new speedway here. E.
Cooper drove 104 miles in the first
sixty minutes establishing a new COM
petitive record. Cooper was still
leading at the 12O mile post.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-30
AMERICANS HOLDING
 HAITIAN CAPITAL
Probability That Disturbance is Over
 for the Present
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcH1

ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHI
 WASHINGTON, July 29.-American marines, landing at Port Au Prince, Haiti, encountered resistance which they oVercame without casualties among the sailors. The American forces were increased by the arrival of a hundred marines from Guant- anamo, on the collier Jason. Five hundred marines and buejackets are now available for shore duty. No arrangements were made tonight to send additional marines.
 Admiral Caperton reported to the navy department: The landing forces are established in the city. There was slight resistance in the early part of the night as the ad- vance was being made There were no casualties to our force We are proceeding to disarm Haitien soldiers and civilians"
 This is the first intimation that Capertons men had met with re- sistance. The French cruiser Des Cartes reached Port Au Prince from Cape Haitien today A small force of the United States survey yacht Eagle was landed at the latter place to guard the French consulate. which opened its doors to refugees from Port Au Prince
 Officials said that no representa- tions were made by the French gov ernment regarding the violation of the French legation at Port Au Prince. Several weeks ago French marines landed at Cape Haitien from the Des Cartes to protect foreigners during an outbreak
 Upon the arrival of Caperton the French marines were withdrawn American and French commanders are expected to cooperate in ar for protecting foreigners at Port Au Prince. No advices have l reached here regarding the status of 1 the government of Haiti since the as 1 sassination of President Gullaume l It is assumed that the rebels are in | control
Arizona republican., 1915-07-30

who to divert suspicion, had dyed their light hair black.
 To give standing to the testimony of Becker's three accomplices who had turned informers- Rose. Webbcr and Vallon-a corroborating witness who was not implicated was needed sam Schepps, dappcr little gambler who had fled the city, was the man who could do this He was found at Hot Springs. Ark, brought back 10 New York and the Peoples case against Charles Becker was complete. It went to trial on October l. 1912.
 A verdict of guilty of first degree murder was returned at midnight, october 24, 1912 after the jury had deliberated seven hours and fifty seven minutes. Becker was sen tcnccd six days later to die in the electric chair during the week of De cembcr 9, 1912. Within less than a month the four gunmen were placed on trial as the actual slayers. found guilty and sent to the death house
 More than year later. on February A. 1914, the Court of Appeals de- cided that Becker should have new trial. The gunmen's conviction was upheld and they paid the penalty with their lives on April 14, 1914. One of the number. "Dago Frank" con fesscd the guilt of his three associ- atcs but maintained his own inno- Cence. His confession, made on the eve of the execution. become known the day they were put to death.
 Becker was brought back to the
Arizona republican., 1915-07-30
PUTTING IN CLAIM
 FOR TIE LEELANAN.
GsesocrArro ru=s uursreu7

WASHINGTON. July 2.-The Uniiel states soverrmeIr expects Germ rt e. pay for the American steamer I.eeia- nar, sunk bt a German s..marine or the Orkney Islands el San1Hr and Ind state department transmitted iustrc. tions to 1mbasssdor Gerard rar pro- per presentation or tac claim. N, amount is s;1tel in fhe application 6l indemnity. as the department has mol vet received necessary data from th, ship owners. The claim however, 1yn be filed immediately.
 Officials here say the case parallel. that of thc Ame,ic2n ship William P Frye, sunk in the Soutl Atlantic last February hv the German au>ilar, cruiser Fripz Eltcl Friedrich. Claim. for indemnity for both rr5t.u uruu the treaty with Prussia which tlo st1te de- parrment contends su..i1e.u- urohib- ifs the destruction or ships under such circumstances.
 As the government declined tp settle dipl"maticaNy for tae Frvo. # is pre- sumed th1t the Lcelaualv caza will also go to prize court. though the United States has already given notice that it will pay no attention to such decision
Arizona republican., 1915-07-30
Mrs. Becker's Appeal

POUGHKEEPSIE. July 29.-Gover- nor Whitman at conference to- night with Mrs. Charles Becker de- clined to interfere with the eiectrocu- tion of her husband set for tomorrow morning. The conference between Mrs. Becker and the governor lasted about IF minutes.
 Prior to seeing Mrs. Becker. the gov ernor conferred for more than an hour with John Johnston. one of Becker's at torneys. The attorney appealed for a reprieve in order that the case might be taken to the court of appeals and he also asked the governor to permit for mer Justices Edgar Cullen and Charles Andrews to pass on the appeal for a communication or reprieve as specially appointed commissioners. The execu- tive declined both requests. When asked to grant reprieve that new evidence might be submitted, the gov ernor said there is none.
 The conference here was arranged only after the telephone wires between Albany and Camp Whitman, where the governor had gone to review the New York state militia. had been kept busy several hours in an attempt to locate him.
 He left for Albany at ten o'clock in the morning and Mrs. Becker and Johnston arrived shortly after 11:3O. They remained at the Albany Hotel until about in the afternoon, when the governor. who was located by his sec retary. agreed to meet them here.
 Nearly all day Mrs. Becker remained in silence.
 D hl1Pl< nd 1 black hat trimmed with white wings, she sat quietly in a corner of the hotel or in the trains, gazing out of the win