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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
Governors Race.

Competent prognosticators who are
around the polls say that Sumter coun-
ty will go for Governor Harris by a
good plurality, with the second place
between Hardman and Dorsey. A few
votes are being cast for Pottle.
The race for prison commissioner is
provoking smart interest, with parti-
cans of R. E. Dawson, the incumbent
working for him, and much strength
being shown by Tuggle.
1t is believed that Sumter county
will roll up a big majority for Price
Tor commissioner of agriculture, which
will be a partial tribute to Cliff Clay,
If Sumter, who is assistant commits
sioner of agriculture with Mr.. Price.
The race for representative, with
four candidates active, is very inter
esting The aspirants are Crawford
Wheatley, Stephen Pace, Ed Thinner
man and H. ]. Webb. No wizard has
ventured a prediction as to the two
successful candidates.
The fourteen candidates for court of
appeals, with three to be elected, are
receiving scattering votes everywhere.
Judge Walter George, of Dooly, viii
carry Sumter, according to competent
critics. Frank jenkins, of Putnam, has
g strong following; likewise NJ. J. Yeo-
mans, of Terrell. Judge A. w. Cozart.
of Columbus, is polling a good vote,
and Roscoe Luke, of Thomas, has warm
admirers at the polls in the interest of
his candidacy. Alex stephens, of Full
ton, is getting strong vote.
All of the precincts in Sumter, ex-
cept Americus, will close at o'clock
this afternoon, but it will be after G
o'clock before they will permit the re-
turns to be known. There is a ten
dency to withhold the country result
until after the Americus precinct has
voted in order to stop any influence it
might have here.
Congressional Race.
The race for congress between
Charles R. Crisp and Thomas G. Hud-
son is very close. The fifteen counties
in the district are bringing weary
vote to the polls.
Mr. Hudson went over this morning
to vote in Schley county, and Mr..
Crisp was active among his friends
during the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
EMPIRE STATE IS
SOLD To THE We.
COMPANY IN CITY

The Empire State Guano Company
was sold to the Virginia-Carolina
Chemical Company late Monday after
noon, the consideration not being made
public
The Empire State company had
Frank Lanier as president, and w. M.
Humber as secretary and treasurer.
The Virginia Carolina Company lost
it's plant by fire several months ago, it
being situated north Of the city on the
tracks of the Central of Georgia rail-
way.
1t is said that the VIC. people will
enlarge their new property and add a
number of workmen to their pay roll.
Their new location gives better track
facilities, and they will be in the mar
ket with an increased output.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12

The Times Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
service
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
J. w. i. DANIEL UNDECIDED
ABOUT HIS NEW PLANT

j. W. l.. Daniel, who had the misfor-
tune to lose his milling plant on Col
lege street, several weeks ago, has not
yet decided as to whether he will re-
build at the old place or not. 1t is
possible that he may decide to rebuild
in the near future, and that he may
decide to build his plant nearer the
city, although there is nothing definite
as to his decision at the present, but
that he will build and go in business
again soon, is a certainty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
"STRAW LID DAY"IN
ATLANTA is MOVED Up

ATLANTA. Ca, Sept. 12.-An At
lantian who ventured forth today with
his head encased in a summer straw
hat did so at his own peril. Not wait
ing for the usual September 18th to
call in the straws, Atlanta's weather
man handed out a dose of cool. brac-
ing fall weather which put the sum
mer lids completely to rout and made
it necessary for housewives with sleep
ing porches to hustle out their quilts
and blankets
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
BORDER COMMISSION
CONTINUES IT'S MEETINGS

NEW LONDON, Conn, Sept. 12.-
The Mexican-American joint commits
sion at its session today reviewed po.-
itical events leading to the creation of
the present Mexican government. At
terward the American commissioners
outlined developments from the time
Of the Agues Calientes convention in
1914 to the present time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
Nine Precincts Here.

Sumter votes at nine precincts, they
| 5ing: 9th, Old 10th; New 10th; 18th; /;
18th; 2Sth, 29th; Old 26th; New 26th.
There were 1715 votes cast in the coun-
ty primary on March 18th Or this year,
and something in excess of this is ex-
pected for today's primary in Sumter.
The Americus precinct is voting at
tie courthouse, the polls opening at
o'clock and closing at 6 o'clock
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
WORKERS THICK AS BEES
AROUND POLLS IN SUMTER
Brisk Weather Enlivens Work And
A Record Vote Is Expected To
Be POlled Here

Just before the Tines Recorder went
to press at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon,
the Hudson headquarters here issued
a statement:
1T looks mighty good We believe
that we will win. One precinct in Ter
rell county reports SO for Hudson and
for Crisp. That's barometer for
this district"
The Crisp headquarters furnished ii
statement:
I'VE are happy over the outlook
Three kilograms say:
"a. L. Macarthur, of Cordele: Crisp
county is going two to one for Crisp.
&c. NJ. Mckenzie, of Cordele: Looks
two to one favor of Crisp
"A. H. Riley, of Butler: Taylor in
Crisp column by good majority"
Sumter county has joined hands to-
day with 151 other counties in ballot
ing in the state primary for officials
in the third congressional district for
congress: the Southwestern circuit for
solicitor general, and in the county for
representatives and the nomination OF
state senator for the thirteenth SEN
atorial district, this being Sumter's
time to furnish the senator under the
rotation plan.
The bright and clear sun which
greeted the primary day added zeal and
spirit, and there is every indication
that one of the heaviest votes in the
history of the county will be polled to,
day.
At o'clock this morning, at the
Americus precinct, one hour after the
polls opened, SO votes had been cast
and even if the vote did not increase in
proportion-which it will do, there
would be strong balloting.
The managers of the Americus polls
are Justice of the Peace w. T. McMath,
". NJ. Humber, Samuel Harrison,
George D. Wheatley, F. F. Fort, Harry
Hawkins, Henry Johnson, ]. N. Carter
and Jack Britton. w. NJ Humber, Sam
uel Harrison and Henry Johnson will
have charge of the counting, which un-
der the recent arrangement of the
Sumter county executive committee
will start one hour after the polls open
and be done in the grand jury room at
the courthouse under secrecy. This
will allow the results to be known a
short time after the last ballot is cast
beroe the polls close.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
Result a Democratic National Victory
four years ago.

WASHINGTON d. c., Sept. 12-
The Maine election rasult is a demo
cratic victory, declared Secretary Dan.
iels of the navy department today
when national issues are considered
The statement is based on the fact that
Maine progressives voted solidly with
the democrats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12
The T.-R. Has Leased Wire For Returns

The will shortly after six o'clock this afternoon
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off TO mex terms
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-12

adjournment since last Friday zsesr<-
noon' the hearing upon the pef1run oe
the railroads of Georgia, asking =
general revision of Georgia Rsrx-
state rates, will be resumed befwx the
Georgia railroad commission WeEnss-
day morning, September 13. TIE sat-
ject of special commodity rates. xairk
was the general subject under 9Twux.-
sion at the time of the recess. viz h~
taken up again on this date.
The subjects just completed am enm
proposed commodity rates on efzx
products, brick, etc, and beverages
Merrell Galloway, chief counsel rsr
the railroads, has announced hs faK-
lowing commodities, proposed naw
rates upon which will be discuszed w
the following order:
Wednesday. September 1s-.a.susuns
road oil, cottonseed oil pitch, rzzz az
fas-house tar and pitch; asphalt my
ing blocks; coal and coke.
Thursday, September 14.-Malzausx
and cydup (cL and LCL); stoyem aHf
ranges (CL and LCL).
Friday, September 15.-Peirrssxr1
and petroleum products: Benzine. xaz--
oline, coal oil; naval stores; tar cr
pitch, rosin dross, turpentine-
Special attention is called tn fse
item cottonseed oil PITCH" IN WeE
nesday's schedule. Cottonseea gE
pitch is a comparatively new and iIsfgw
known commodity, and there has. eng
seGuently, been some inclinafiaw en-
the part of the public to construe gsss
as two subjects-cottonse oil aHs
pitch. Cottonseed oil, however. win
not be touched upon this week
During the rate hearing last wzaa
the carriers presented testimon5 ana
exhibits to show that the rates On sEEr
products in Georgia, brick in parsiew
lar, have been pressed down LAWYER
and lower for number of years unga
they are now lower upon such cuuE-
modities than in any other state m
tie union, either in interstate or Suxrs-
state rates. Such depressions In rzsex
however, the roads admitted were aum
III large measure to reductions mxEEsn
by the carriers themselves in cuTthraxr
The rate on brick from Ca1huux sz
Atlanta was given as one specific IT,
lGstration in which case, the carriers
stated, at critical juncture IN the
life of brick manufacturing eonesrH
in Calhoun an extremely low rate wax
granted in order that this firm night
secure contract in Atlanta TASx
rate, temporarily made, was aI1n#ea
to stand, with the result that RGaas
and other cities were enabled to faree
down their rates in order to compete
with Calhoun.
This process, it was claimed, has
forced down the rate en- =
large number of low class commmfz--
ties, such as brick, lumber and wsEex-
to such a point that they are
all out of proportion with rates EVxsm
similar commodities in nearby sIzzas
and are not bearing their proper pzs-
portion of the revenue and operating
expenses of the railroads. For fHIx
reasen they have already asked adj
vances on brick and other clay pruE-
ucts.
In asking these advances, howgrss.
the railroads take that even the pzs-
POSED rates in Georgia would be Inwgr
than rates upon similar commodities fa
other states.
Particularly striking exhibits of aA@
rates upon brick which the carrisEx
claim is illustrative of the rates am
Continued on Page 81
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
THRONE s SPEECH
IS NOT PUPULAR

Berlin, Jan. 14.-The Vorwaerts ex-
presses dissatisfaction with that por-
tion Of the speech from the throne de-
1ivered yesterday at the opening of
the Prussian diet which refers to the
reform of the Prussian franchise. The
other papers are guarded in their
comments excepting the Tageblatt,
which declares openly it's dissatisfac-
tion. The sentence regarding fran
chise reform, says the Tageblatt, de-
mands Of the people "a far reaching
renunication.'
The other papers either are satis-
fed that more cannot be expected at
the present time, or like the Tages
Zeitung and Kreuz Zeitung and one or
two other papers of the extreme right
faction, fear the promise goes too far.
Excepting the Tageblatt, the radical
papers which before the war were
loudest in demanding the franchise,
do not speak word of adverse crit
fclsm. Er
The anticipated reference to fran
chise reform was expressed in the
speech from the throne, delivered by
DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg, the Prus-
sian prime minister, in indefinite
phrases as something to be expected
after the war, owing to the harmony
and mutual respect developed in the
Prussian nation by the trials Of the
war.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Several Contracting Firms
Present When Prices
Are Made Public
CHANGES MADE TO
REDUCE EXPENSE
Building Companies Submit
Figures on Building Of
New Hotel OttumWa

A large number of bidders have ar
rived here today for the opening Of
the bids on the new Hotel Ottumwa
which is to be constructed at Court and
Second streets early this year at an
outlay of nearly 100000. The meet
ing of the directors Of the hotel COM
pany was called at $3.50 in the rooms
Of the Commercial association and FOL.
lowing a secret session OF short dura-
tion the formal opening of the bids
took place. s
Owing to the high bids submitted
January s, when eighteen firms offer
ed estimates on the construction and a
great number on the electric wiring of
the proposed building, changes were
made in the plans and specifications
and revised bids ordered. -Four of the
firms having lowest bids last week on
the general construction, A. H. Neu'
man, Des Moines; J. Mardis Co., Des
Moines; Bailey-Marsh Co., Mime
apolis, and H. Eilenberger G. Co., Chi
cago, were asked to submit bids and
the same courtesy was extended local
bidders.
Early today representatives Of sew
eral CT the firms bidding on some part
of the hotel work were on the ground
and incoming trains brought others
later in the day. 1t Is hoped by the
directors to get bids today that will be
within the amount they have fixed as
available for the construction Of the
hotel and as this will be the final OPEN
ing of bids on the present plans, an
award is expected to be made soon.
The directors have canvassed the
building proposition from every angle
and have cut out unnecessary parts of
the plans that will not mar the beauty
or detract from the convenience OF
the new hotel with view to reduce
the building cost.
Lessees Warden and Bayfield, with
Architect Proudfoot and his electrical
engineer Mr.. Sorg, are present at the
opening of the bids. The delayed ar
rival OF many Of those interested In
the meeting today led to delay from
the forenoon until afternoon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Continued on Page s.
HUGE SHIPMENT
Of BUTTER MADE
TWENTY CARLOADS RUSHED TO
COAST AND PUT ON BOARD
RUSSIAN STEAMER.

New York, Jan. 14.-As showing the
heavy shipments of food supplies now
being made from this port to Russia it
was stated that special train of
twenty cars loaded with butter was
rushed here from Chicago within forty
eight hours in order to be shipped on
board the steamer Czaritza and an
other vessel leaving yesterday for
Russia.
The amount of this shipment is un-
derstood to have exceeded all records
for a single consignment. This is be-
neved to be the first American made
butter ever shipped to Russia.
Dealers say that America has butter
to spare and that they are anxious to
extend their exports. The report Of
the associated warehouses on Jan. 1
showed there were in forty-five lead
ing houses 39,33s,000 pounds of butter
in storage, an increase of nearly 10,-
100000 pounds over the supply stored
one year ago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
TROOPS OF CzAR
URGED To FIGHT
WITH NEW HOPE
NICHOLAS COMPLIMENTS HIS
SOLDIERS ON THEIR ACCOM-
PLlSHMENTs THUS FAR.

London, Jan. 14.-Reuter's Petro-
grad correspondent says that Emperor
Nicholas, in an imperial order to the
Russian army and navy on the occa-
sion of the Russian New Years day,
proclaimed that there can be no peace
without victory. The order follows:
''The year 1915 has passed and it
was filed with memorable instances
Of sacrific by my glorious forces. In
hard struggle with an enemy, strong
in numbers and rich in all resources,
they have harassed that enemy and
checked his invasion, their breasts
forming an invincible shield of pro.
lection for the fatherland.
"On the Threshold Of the new year
1915, send to you my greetings, my
brave warriors. In heart and thought
I am with you while you battle in the
trenches, imploring the aid Of the
most high on your work. your valor
and your courage. Remember this:
Our beloved Russia cannot be assured
Of her independence and her rights,
cannot enjoy the fruits of her labors
Or develop her resources unless de.
cisive victory is gained over the enc
my"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
BRAZIL FlVORS THE !. s.
Reduction on Import Duties Is An.
nounced-Expected to Increase
Trade Relations.

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 14.-The presi
dent has signed decree reducing the
import duty on number of North
American products. The new duties
show the following reductions.
Thirty per cent on wheat -four.
Twenty per cent on condensed milk
articles Of rubber included in Article
1893 of the tariff law, clocks and
watches, inks Article 173 of the tariff
law, excepting writing inks, warm
ishes, .typewriters, ice boxes, pianos
scales windmills, cements, corsets
dried fruits and school furniture.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 14.-With
the appointment by Argentina of AL.
berto Alkaine as a commercial agent,
attached to the Argentine embassy
here, that government has inaugural
ed campaign for increasing the trade
between Argentina and the United
States. 1t is expected the appoint
ment will be followed by others in var
ious American cities.
Mr.. alkaline was secretary of the
Argentine commission at the exposi-
tion in San Francisco.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
CONGRESS ASKED
FOR LARGE sum

Washington, D. c., Jan IA bonus
of at least six months pay Is propos-
ed for civilian employees Of the gov
eminent working on Panama canal
construction for three years prior to
March 81, 1914, in bills now pending
before congress. More than 5000 men,
it is estimated, would be benefited.
The bills call for an appropriation not
to exceed $5,0000,00.
In urging adoption Of the proposal
the Panama Canal Employees associa-
ton calls attention to the substantial
rewards voted by congress to army,
navy and marine hospital officers who
served three years or more in the
canal zone and claim that failure to
include civilian employees was uninten.
tional and should be corrected.
The basis Of reward contained in
the bills is two months pay for every
year of service to all civilians who re-
mained at work for three consecutive
years or longer. This would make the
maximum bonus six months salary.
Only one man out Of every seven
civilians it is estimated, remained at
his post for three years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
GENE RAJ HUERTA,
ONCE DICTATOR
Of MEXICO, DIES
EXILE DIES IN UNITED STATES
AFTER FIGHTING OFF DEATH
LONG TIME.

| Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 14.-Funeral ar
rangements for Gen. Victoriano Huer-
ia, former provisional president of
Mexico who died here last night after
lingering illness, were being COM
| pleted today.
1t Is probable, relatives said, that
the veteran Mexican general would be
buried in Mexico, the land of his
| birth, and from which he was an exile.
Huerta. once provisional president
OF Mexico, was u years of age. He
had been Ill for nearly six months, his
illness first becoming marked soon af-
ter his Incarceration as federal pris-
oner at Fort Bliss last July. Attend
Ing physicians attributed death to a
| complication Of complaints, which
caused general breakdown.
When the generals condition be.
came alarming he was transferred
from Fort Bliss to his home in Ell Paso.
Federal guards were withdrawn and
a $4,000 bond asked by the govern
ment for the appearance of Gen.
Huerta on a charge of violating the
neutrality laws was waived.
Gen. Huerta died in full possession
of his faculties and surrounded by the
d
of close personal friends, most Of
whom were members of his staff, In
the days of former glory.
General Victoriano Huerta was a
professional soldier, and as such he
had, up to the overthrow Of President
Francisco Madero, been known for his
loyal support Of the existing govern
ments. He fought Loyalty for Presi-
dent Porfiro Diaz until his fall, and
when Diaz was no longer chief execu-
tive, Huerta fought for Francisco de-
la Barra, the provisional president. At
ter Francisco Madero was elected
Huerta found it to be his duty to sup.
port one who had 80 long fought as
a rebel His loyalty was not challeng-
ed until the Felix Diaz revolution in
Mexico City in February, 1913 when
the Madero government was complete
ly overthrown and Huerta himself ele-
waited to the presidency.
Huerta devoted himself to the mill
tary career at very early age Born
at chihuahua in 1874, he entered the
military academy of Chapultepec at
the age of seventeen and passed
through the full course to graduation
in 1875, when he was commissioned
second lieutenant Of engineers. Dur
ing his academic term he was known
for his prediction for scientific stud
les, particularly astronomy and math-
ematics. s.... -..E rs
The assassination of President Ma
dero and his brother followed and in
the meantime Huerta, with the mill
tary behind him, had been recognized
as the provisional president. s
This crime aroused storm Of indig-
nation throughout the United States.
In many quarters there were demands
for Intervention but President Taft,
who was on the eve of leaving office,
decided to take no action which might
commit the incoming administration Of
President Wilson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
WAR At PEACE MEETING
Delegates To The Convention at The
Hague Show Animosity; Ford
Is Jeered.

The Hague, Jan. IA. - A great row
broke out in last nights mass meeting
under the auspices of the Ford peace
delegation.
Johan Hallenberg, Danish delegate
in an address said that "the French
used knives on their wounded and
helpless enemies ..
His charge was met with boots and
shouts of "Lie!" and "pro-German
propaganda" and it took five minutes
to quiet the demonstration in order
that the meeting could continue.
Further jeers greeted speech by
another delegate, in which Mr. Ford
was referred to as "the millionaire"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
BRITISH OFFICER
SEXES AMERICAN
BUT RELEAsESH|M
PRIVATE IN UNIFORM IS TAKEN
OFF STEAMER AND QUESTION:
Ed At JAMAICA.

New York, Jan. II. - Albert Clark,
a private in the fifth U. S. infantry,
was removed from the steamship San
ia Marta at Jamaica by a British neu-
trality officer, according to passengers
who arrived here today. After being
detained ashore several hours, Clark
was allowed to return to the ship and
proceed here.
This is said to be the first time a
United States soldier has been remov.
ed under similar conditions from an
American vessel since the war of 1912.
Clark, swho had served nineteen
months in the canal zone, was proceed.
ing to Washington to report to the ad-
jutant general, and was in full uniform
when he was removed from the Santa
Marta, which flies the American flag
When the steamer stopped at Jamai.
ca, on route from Colon to New York,
a British neutrality officer boarded the
vessel, and questioned all passengers
as to their nationality. Clark said he
was born near Vienna but had taken
out his first American citizenship
papers some time ago.
The neutrality officer left the ship
and shortly afterward. passengers said,
three colored soldiers boarded the San.
ia Marta and told Clark to accompany
them ashore. Clark said he was close
ly questioned by commanding officers.
While he was absent American pas.
sengers on the Santa Marta decided to
appeal to the American consul, but be-
fore this could be done, Clark returned.
Clark said he would make report
of the incident to the war department.