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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-10-27
GREAT REPUB.
LICAN RALLY
Grand Opera House Jammed
with Enthusiastic Throng
GOVERNOR CARLSON
AND C. A. BALLRElCH
Were the Principal Speakers, But
Mrs. Wixon and Charles Rose
Also Had Messages

A throng that far surpassed the
crowd that was down to the depot
some ten days ago to hear Bryan,
that smooth-tongued apostle of
Democracy, jammed the Grand
Opera house for the Republican
rally on Wednesday evening.
Every seat in the house was oc-
cupied and hundreds were COM
PEELED to stand, SO eager were the
people to hear the issues of state
and nation discussed by those in
whom they knew they could de-
pend.
Mayor Roberts presided as
chairman and took up little time
in introducing the first speaker,
Governor George A. Carlson, who
was obliged to curtail his address
order to catch the $50 train.
For this reason the governor
indulged in no flights of oratory,
but earnestly told Of what had
been accomplished in his admins
tration which began with worse
than bankrupt treasury and with
state of anarchy and insubor-
dination existing almost equal
to that of Mexico. From which
condition in the short space of
two years he was able to point
with pride to the present industrial
peace and happy and prosperous
people who have an ample fund
in the treasury with which to
transact the affairs of state. He
took fall out of the Denver Post
for the statement that he had ve-
toed the Farm Loan act, which
he branded as lie, common
thing to be found in that disreput-
able rag. He drew telling con-
trast between the two parties up
on the prohibition question by
telling how he stood squarely up
on the Republican platform in his
first campaign and upheld the dry
cause in the face of every odds,
while two years ago the Democrats
were las wet as any fish that
swims and now they're as dry as
sand lizard; two years ago their
song WAS Give us our lager beer
now they're singing 'how dry l
am"
Gov. Carlson closed with a per-
sonal appeal on behalf of Helen
NJ. Wixon, characterising her as
pirations as the most laudable and
perhaps most important in the
state, as thru the office of state
superintendent of schools the edu-
cation and training of our future
citizens WAS looked after.
Chas. NJ. Rose, the Republican
candidate for district attorney,
was the next speaker, and had
himself timed for a 7-minute talk
upon the duties of the district at
torney, and pledged himself if
elected to a vigorous prosecution
of all offenders against the state
laws. He made a most pleasing
impression upon his hearers.
Mrs. Wixon was next called on,
and expressed her pleasure at see-
ing such magnificent audience,
as it showed the friendliness of
our people toward Governor Carl.
son and that his course would be
ratified by us. She told of what
she would like to see accomplish
ed for the youth of the state thru
the schools, and hoped to have
opportunity to carry out her ideas
Chas. A. Ballreich was given a
hearty reception when he made
his bow and said it was "about the
steenth time he had addr essed a
Rocky Ford audience and there
yet appeared to be some uncon-
verted."
"Charlie" said he WAS not a
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
MAKE FINAL EFFORT
TO RECRUIT GUARD
District Militia Officials Point
to Leaving Of Remaining
Troops In Near Future.

THE First battalion. Third Regi-
ment. District National Guard. leaves
Monday. Come on In. Join. and 60
along
This sign has been placed outside the
recruiting seition at 105 Pennsylvania
avenue. and Is expected to give the re-
cruiting the needed impetus. II In
thought TINT now the departure of the
rest Of the troops for the border in
two weeks time is practically assured.
the recruiting will pick up. II Is be-
licved that many men have been hold
Ing back because they feared that they
would not be placed in the First Bat
talon. leaving Monday. and therefore
would see no active service.
Lieut.. J. r. Mickey. who has been on
duty at the Ninth street station for
some time. has received a promotion
from second to first lieutenant. and will
be assigned to Company b. of the First
Battalion. which leaves for the border
Monday. Lieutenant Mickey is espe-
ciaily pleased over his promotion. as II
Will enable him to get to the border In
short while.
The recruiting station this morning re-
celved letter from n woman who
stated that she was very anxious to !oin
tho Field Hospital organization as a
nurse. She included in her letter vari-
Gus recommendations from her previous
employers. vouchinG for her honesty
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Plague Precautions
Complete, Says Fowler
Health Department Officia |, Back From New York,
Says That Washingto Has Taken Every
Possible Step gainst Malady.

Another suspected care Of infantilc
paralysis has been reported to the local
nenlth office, but. like the first one
call to the attention of the authorities,
the diagnosis Is extremely obscure.
The case is that OF a two-year-o
child In one Of the northwestern subur-
ban sections.
Or. Norris. acting health officer. said
today:
Diagnosis Is Obscure.
The case has been reported as one
OF infantile paralysis. Yet II is a very
obscure case. The child had been fret
full for several days. and was suspected
of having a slight fever. The physician
called In. however. failed to find ony
fever. There appeared to be = slight
stiffness and weakness In one OF the
child's legs. This may. or may not
have been caused by fall. inasmuch. AZ
bruises from fall showed upon the
child's limb. The physician discerncd
Il slight paralysis Of the child's face.
This, however, co'ld not be disccrned
by the child's parento.'
Since the warning sent out In the
proclamation by the Health Department
asking that all suspected cases OF par
olysis he reported, many such "sus
poets" have appeared. Most OF these
however. have turned out to be children
suffering from nalndies Enthusiastically
foreign to infantile paralysis, and sew
eral cases which turned out to bc due
to ordinary rheumatism have claimed
the attention OF the health officials.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Old Soldiers Invade
Camp for "Kiddies''
Navy Yard Employees Ais o Take Part In Big Holiday
Provided for Child rem and Mothers at
Camp g God Will

sembly Is to be sounded by the home
trumpeter at 2 o'clock this afternoon
at the home. The soldiers. forty or
fifty Of them, will be placed In automo-
biles and transported to Camp Good
VIII. On arrival at the camp the chill
dren will be formed In line to receive
the soldiers and also to receive a
ration OF ice cream and cake that
VIII be brought to the camp by tho
veterans.
Band in Attendance.
Soldiers Homo Band. under the direc.
tior OF Prof. John s. Zimmerman. will
be In attendance. and will play a con-
cert program during the day. There
will he games and races. and all sorts
of exercises for tho children. for which
prizes will be provided b. the veterans.
The flag at the camp will be lowered
with appropriate ceremony. and after
n short concert by the band the glori-
Gus day will come to an end and the
guests will take their leave.
The veterans committee mana gins
the AFFAIR consists of Percy v. Heating
chairman: ]. w. McKitrick. treasurer;
Thomas O. McEwnn. secretary and
Mcssrs. Doran., Thompson. Connery
brady. Kirk Harvey. Read. Scarle
Clark. Lippincott, Crimmins. Carr. WI.
linms. Kramer. Hogan. knight. Kohtz
Goodrich. Mrthes. wathen. Mcphcrson
McGrath. Prof. Zimmerman. Sergeant
Rile... and Emil Fcnstad.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Only 144 New Cases, With Fl
Deaths, Have Been Report
ed in Past "a Hours.
COOL WEATHER HAS AIDED
Spread Of the Epidemic Causes
Appeal by Major for Hos.
pitaI Beds.

NEW YORK July 15.-The number OF
new cases OF infantile paralysis again
showed falling Off in a report issued
by the heath commissioners office to-
day.
During the past twenty-fou hours
only IA cases have been reported, COM
pared with l62 for the previous twenty
four hours. The number Of deaths re-
ported today were twcnty-seven. as
compared with thirty-one deaths re-
ported yesterday.
The cool weather of the last forty
eight hours has aided In the fight on the
Cisease, which has shown no tendency
70 spread to new centers.
Asks Hospital Beds.
The mayor and Health commissioner
Haven Emerson today began 10
look around for more hospitals
to take care OF the sick babies.
While the majority OF 1.-The hos.
pitfalls in the city have volunteered
their services in harboring babies
stricken with the disease. others have
proved reluctant. Mayor Mitchell sent
q letter to several Institutions from
whom Commissioner Emerson had re-
ceived no satisfactory reply to his APP
peal for help. The letter follows:
the commissioner or health has Just
placed I'm my hands a list OF hospitals
that have been invited to cooperate
with the city in the care OF cases of
poliofyelitis While on the whole there
has been a gratifying response to, the
appeal of the department.. I note that
as yet no response has been received
from your institution.
Asks for Early Reply.
1t is desirable that the health de
partment know us soon as possible tn,
resources of the city for the work II
question. and would, therefore ash
for your early decision. l need hardl,
odd that / hope this decision will b,
favorable.
The letter was sent to the following
institutions
Flower Hospital. New York Hospital
Roosevelt Hospital, ST. Luke's Hospital
Brooklyn Jewish Hospital, and Hospita
for Ruptured and Crippled.
The anxiety. CT the mayor and the
health commissioner In getting all avail
able beds mobilized is shown by the fac,
that the total victims of the disease
number 1Il9. OF whom 342 have died
There are consequently more thap I.20(
CHI ldrcn now In the city suffering with
the disease whom the city officials are
eager to have in hospitals, as they car
lie treated much more effectively there
and furnisl. less opportunity for spread
i.g the germs.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

Camp Good VIII is to be attacked
from all sides ano completely enveloped
by soldiers today!
The troops, seasoned veterans Of many
campaigns, declare they will force the
camp To succumb In the shortest pos
slble time and Il Is Their intention to
capture every woman. child and baby
In the camp and transport them-to the
finest time they have ever had In their
lives as the guests Of the veterans of
Soldiers Home
This is Soldiers Home Day at the
camp-long looked for by the soldiers
and by, the tbilorer and the managers
OF the camp. II p a sort Of double
demonstration as the Navy ard Step
guardians of oil the children who 60
TO Camp Good VIII. will fall into the
clutches of the old soldiers, too. and
the Navy Yard people, while really pris-
oners. will do their best to help the vet
Grams with their entertainment.
Started Last Year.
The arrangements for the day grew
out of n celebration that was held last
year when the Navy Yard men enter
tanned the old sold ers at the camp. The
old soldiers II viii be remembered
raised funds and equipped the dining.
room for the children. They promised
that some day they intended to return
and entertain the children and the Navy
Yard contingent too.
This Is the day.
Sergt. Percy " Heating Ia in charge
Of the program for the soldiers. AS
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Hospital Finds Baby
Victim of Starvation

PHILADELPHIA. July io.-when the
mother OF two.year-old Annie mccoy
took the child to Taylor Hospital, it'd
ley Park. for treatment physicians III
agnosed the girls ailme1t as starvation.
Mrs. Mccoy tearfuliy explained she
two children on "a a week, and that
with the high price OF fodstuffs size can
buy very little.
Mccoy, the father, mas been migsing
since Memorial Day. and The mother
has been working In a Chester mil. At
the hospital II was said efforts are be-
ing made to place little agnes with
some family that will provide for ner.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
MORE SAILORS OF
SUBMARINE HERE
Second Party Of Members Of
Deutschland Crew Visiting
National Capital.

Another sightseeing party from the
ships company Of the big commercial
submarine Deutschland are In Washing
ton today. Told OF the welcome which
awaited them here By the first batch OF
visiting sailors. the second party ar
rived here shortly after 8 o'clock last
night, were taken FIJI tow by Gus Buch-
OLE, r. r. and Carl Droop. shown the
gights Of the city. dined, and taken to
hciti's Thcatcr.
Today tho C-bcat sailors will continue
their sightseeing, leaving late this after
noon for Bait more. The party IL COM
posed OF Albert Alters Hans Hunklc,
Tony Borh. Karl Pickert. Karl steen.
and Edhardt Schneider.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Man, Knocked From Car
By Telegraph Pole, Dies

BERLIN. N. j.. July 15.-wiiliam
Robinson, twenty-five. of Park Bcule-
ward. Camden. was thrown from the
running board OF an automobile and
killed while speeding through White
Horse pike early this morning.
He was struck by telegraph pole
and the car went two miles before
his absence was disco vered
The owner Of the car, william
Spinder. and four other occupants are
being held by Prosecutor Kraft pend :
ing investigation.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Miss Dorothy M. Smith
Awarded a Scholarship

Announcement is made that Miss
Dorothy Millicent Smith. OF 2l7 Holly
avenue, Takoma Park. has been award
ed a scholarship In the National School
Of Domestic Arts and Sciences. Miss
Smith was a member OF the graduating
class Of the Mckinley Manual Training
School,
The award was made after the gradua-
tion Of the class, and its announcement
has Just been made.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
COWcatcher Grabs Up
Motorcycle and Rider

MELVILLE, n. j.. July 15-Charles
Norberry, while riding motorcycle at
a thirty-mile clip, was struck by a
West Jersey and Seachore railroad
train at East Main street crossing and
received only slight bruises and cuts.
The motorcycle, with Norberry still
on the seat hung to a bumper on the
cowcatcher OF the locomotive until the
train was stopped 500 feet from where
the accident occurred.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

DR.. William Fowler. chief OF the d.
vision of contagious diseascs of the
Health Deartmcnt. returned from New
York early today. file brought with
him. however, no suggestions which will
make any change in precautionary
measures against spread Of infantile
paralysis in the District.
DIR. Fowler went to New York several
days ago to attend sessions OF the Acad-
envy of Medicine, where DR.. Simon
Flexner and ether prominent scientists
discussed the paralysis plague. He will
report TO tn. Commissioners today.
THE general consensus OF opinion nj
the New Yor meeting" DR.. Fowler
said. was that infantile paralysis is
caused by human carriers persons
who are so slightly infected with the
dsease that Il " hardly notfcea BILE, yet
who spread conia gion among others. II
is more than probable. in the opinion OF
medical men. that many Of these car
tiers are never sufficiently Ill to attract
attenfipF, nj n nhySiTian
The Washington times., 1916-07-15

and capabiiity. The letter was forward
ed to the Rcd Cross department, as the
Field Hospital In now In Bisbee. Arlz.
The men Mt the recruiting stations are
hoping for al increased number Of APP
plicants this afternoon, as yesterdays
and today's retults are rather disap-
pointing after the large number who APP
piled In the past few DAYS.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Nothing Overlooked Here.

After attending the meeting, am Of
opinion that Washington has overlooked
nothing which can be counted on to les
sen the chances Of spread of the
plague here.
Therefore at present I sec no reason
for changing precautions we have al
ready entered up on and no necessity at
this time for further proclamation"
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Train Kills Aged Man.

SOMERDALE. N. j., July 1b.-J.
Henry Wood. eighty. of Camden. was
struck by an Atlantic City filler and
ground to pieces. here this morning.
crossed the tracks to board a trolley
car.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Alexander Whelan.

Funeral services for Alexander Whe-
Ian. who died Thursday. were held at
the residence of his daughter. 924 Four
tecnth street. this morning. Mass was
said ut St. aPtrick's Church at . o clock
lnterment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Hours and Places of Service Ar.
ranged by Bcreaved Families.
Miss Julia Basch.

Funeral services for Miss Julia Basch.
who died Thursday. are to be held at
the chapel of Frank Geier's Sons Co.,
1il3 Seventh street. at 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Albert Mead.

The funeral of Albert Mead. who died
Wednesday, was held from the w. II.
Dcal undertaking parlors at II o'clock
this morning.
The Washington times., 1916-07-15
Carroll Lee George.

Funeral services for Carroll Zee
George. who died Thursday. were held
this afternoon at the w. II. Deal & Co.
parlors. lnterment was In Prospect Hill
Cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
NELLIE WORTHY SOCIETY
TO HAVE PARLOR SALE.

On Wednesday afternoon, 1t is an,
nounced. there will begin parlor sale
at the home of Mrs. Charles Hudson.
en- Lee street, the affair having been
arranged under auspices of the Nellie
Worthy Missionary society. Pretty ar
ticles, both useful and artistic, will be
disposed of, and much social interest
is expected to center about the dispo-
sition of these articles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12

10 come down the right one. Please
remember the poor children. Please
bring me cowboy suit and rope, a
cap pistol, horn and wheel to ride to
school. Don't forget mamma and papa
and my sisters. Bring me, If you have
enough, some sparklers and nuts and
fruits. / forgot to tell you to bring
me tent, and 1 need a new pair of
skates. and my sister too. l am send
ing ten cents for the Empty Stocking
fund. Your little boy
LUCIUS HARVEY.
P. S. Don't forget my teacher, Miss
Sarah Cobb
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
SOCIETY NEWS
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The pure, the bright, the beautiful,
That stirred our hearts in youth;
The impulses of worthless prayer,
The streams of love and truth;
The longings after something lost.
The spirits yearning cry;
The striving after better hopes
These things can never die.
The timely hand stretched forth to aid
A brother in his need;
A gladly word in griefs dark hour.
That proves a friend, indeed;
The plea for mercy softly breathed,
When justice threatens high;
The sorrow of a contrite heart
These things shall never die.
Let nothing pass, for every hand
Must find some work to do;
Lost not chance to waken love-
Be firm and just and true;
So shall light that can not fade
Beam on thee from on high,
And angel voices say to thee
These things shall never die.
Charles Dickens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
RATLIFF-DAVIS.

A wedding of much interest to many
friends was that of Miss Mittie Rat
lift and MIR. J. L. Davis, Sunday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock at Leslie. Rev. c..
S. Gardner performed the ceremony,
and the nuptials were solemnized at
the Methodist parsonage. Miss Ratliff
is an attractive young woman Of Les
lie, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
R. Ratliff. Mr.. Davis is a prosperous
young farmer at Leslie. and many
friends join in congratulations for the
happy young couple.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
Kiryen's Dime Win Help the Poor.

Americas, Ca, Dec. IL, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ want you to bring me little train
that goes round and round on a
track, and some firecrackers and a
horn and drum and a pistol. and
some caps, and fairy-tale book and
some goodies, and raincoat. Don'e
forget to bring mother dear a Victrola.
Enclosed find ten cents for the Empty
Stocking Fund. Your little boy,
KIRVEN COLBERT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
Two Sisters Write Santa.
Americas. Ga. Dec. Il,

Americas, Ca, Dec. IL, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus;
You were so coed to us all last
Christmas. l would like for you to
bring me kiddycart, small doll, that
l saw uptown and a doll iron bed, and
I will leave you some goodies on the
mantelpiece Christmas eve night, and
send you Edwards Laura's and my
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
Ray Wants Santa to Hurry.

Americas, Ca, Dec. II, 1916
My Dear Santa Claus:
l want you to hurry up and come to
see me. l am little boy four years
old, and want you to bring me a horn
and a drum and a horse, hitched to a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
Laney Gets ON Honor Roll.

Americas, Ca, Dec. IL, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus
Please bring me victrola. My papa
said if l got on the honor roll every
month he would let you bring me one.
Also bring me lots of goodies. Don't
forget my little brother. Your little
friend. LANEY M'MATH.
P. S. 1 am sending five cents for
Empty Stocking Fund.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
Aged Eight; Wants a tricycle..

Americas. Ca, Dec. II, 1916.
My Dear Santa Claus:
1 am little boy eight years Old and
want you to brins me a tricycle., a
box of caps, some firecrackers, little
horse hitched to wagon and some
fruit. Your friend
&C. TOLER, JR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
MRS. IVEY HAD THE
d. A. R. MEETING.

The regular meeting of the Council
OF Safety chapter of the Daughters Of
American Revolution was held this
morning with Mrs. w. D. Ivey, on
College street. Business of interest
and importance was disposed of. and
delightful refreshments served by the
hostess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
Sends Dime For Poor Riddles.

DeSoto, Ca, Dec. II, 1916
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me baby doll with a
fooler in its mouth. Also fireworks
and candies. Your little girl,
HELOISE BARLOW.
You will find enclosed 10c for tee
Empty Stocking Fund
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS
Louise and NanalIe Write Together.

Louise and NanalEe Write Together.
DeSoto, Ca, Dec. IL, 1916.
Dear Santa:
l (Louise) am three years old. /
want you to bring me a velocipede,
baby doll and bathroom shoes to
match my robe.
l (Nanelle) am seven months old
and want a rocking horse and rubber
doll
Lots of love to you and Mrs. Santa
Claus. Your little DeSoto girls,
LOUISE and NANELLE HOWE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12

love, and don't forget the poor child
ren, and bring me some sparKiers, And
bring my little sister horn, and some
goodies in her stocking. From
ELIZABETH ANDREWS and HER
SISTER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
Bonnie Wants Telegraph Instrument
See What Little s.Bucke Wants.

Americas, Ca, &c. IL, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me q drum, dog. horn
and a rocking horse, like that one l
saw uptown, and don't forget La
Verne, for she has been a good girl.
Your little boy
w. H. BUCKALEW, JR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
BAZAAR TO FEATURE
ON WEDNESDAY HERE

The bazaar of the ladies of the hos
pital association will be conducted on
Wednesday at the armory. Special at
tention is called to the turkey, chicken
and barbecue dinner during the ba-
zaar. The public is cordially invited,
and urged to assist in this great work
OF the hospital association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
WOMAN'S CLUB TO MEET IN
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM.

The Woman's Club will meet We'd
nearay morning at half-past ten o'clock
the members being requested to gather
in the auditorium of the Carnegie Lii
brary at their hour. Business OF ex-
treme interest is to be considered, and
every member is asked to be present
and participate in the disposition of the
problems to be discussed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-12
Lucius Lives in the Jail.

Americas. Ca, Dec. IL, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
l am little boy, seven years old. /
live in the Jail, so don't come down
tie wrong chimney. Don't be afraid