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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25

poets that orders will be given for
the company to take the field, and un-
dergo all the tactics Of latest military
science, and all features of this life
will be included in the inspection. This
is in keeping with the desire of the
war department to make the compan-
les ready for immediate field service,
and unless they can fulfill this requi-
site they are not needed by the federal
government.
IN the opinion of many military me1
the country is undergoing an awaken
irg along the line of military prepar-
edness which will be stressed by the
government in all of its affairs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
NEW PLANS FOR
MILITARY He ne
IS The BELIEF

The annual inspection of the Amer
icus Light Infantry was held Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The direct officers in charge Of the
inspection were Captain j. NJ. Kim
brough, U. S. A, and Major F. L. Pal,
mer, u. S. A., retired. Other officers
present were Capt. R. E. L. Spence, U.
S. A, Capt. Arthur McCollum, Major
w. NJ. Wilder.
1t had been expected that the inspec
ton would take place at o'clock Mon
day night, but orders from the inspect
ing officers at 10 o'clock Monday
morning stated that the inspection
would be held at o'clock. The un-
certainty of the time and hour Of in
spection is being pressed more strong
ly, and is but one of the many things
which the war department is stressing
in the late days of preparedness"
Captain Kimbrough. stated that the
A. L. I. is in good condition, and his
report will be made directly to the fed
eral department in Washington, ani
referred to the proper officers at Gov
ernor's Island, which is headquarters
for the Department of the East.
The inspection of equipment, prop
erty and stores, was held, and compli
mented for its condition. This branch
Of the local service is in charge Of
Quartermaster Sergeant Edwin Muir
ray.
After a routine of inspection in the
armory the the company marched to
the baseball park, where for an hour
they maneuvered through many tactics
in keeping with the latest military
strategy and science. The officers of
the company, Capt. James Fort, Lieut..
J E. B. McLandon and Lieut.. B. G.
Hogue, were complimented, and it is
due to their persistency and thorough
military knowledge which has made it
possible for the Americus Light Infan-
try to rank so high in the National
Guard organization.
In the opinion of Capt Fort, the sud
idenness and unexpectedness with
which the officers ordered the inspee-
ton held at o'clock, instead of 8
O'Clock is but the beginning of a more
rigid military life than has as yet been
experienced by the National Guards.
Captain Fort stated that he believ-
ed next move would be orders that
general inspection would be held dur
ing tie course of thirty days; that is,
some time between the first and last
of January. Then the officers of in
spection would give about six hours
notice as to whenbthey would appear
ard order the company ready for9in-
spection at that time.
In a short while Captain Fort ex-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
Mann For Preparedness.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25.-
Floor Leader Mann, of IL
lirois, today made vigorous plea in
support of military and naval prepar-
edness in the house of representatives.
Congressman Mann predicted in his
speech that it may be years before
the present European war ends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
JET BOWOEN RUNS
Fur CONGRESS

] e. T. Bowden, president of the
state convention of Elks, which will
hold their annual session in Americas
on April 18th and goth, has made his
official announcement for congress
from the Eleventh district. The pres
ent congressman is J. Randall Wal.
ker.
Bowden has many friends over the
state, and will be remembered as
reading clerk of the house during the
past session of the general assembly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
NEW CREEK CAFE
FOR AMERICUS

Mike Spinas and f. R. Ramos, are
preparing to open up a restaurant at
2O7 Lamar street, next to the Rylander
Shoe Co., in the quarters recently oc-
cupied by Sam Gatewood. A suitable
name will be selected for the new cafe
and the promoters say they are going
tC run an up-to-date first-class res
taurant The building is being fitted
up for this purpose and they hope to
be ready for business on or about Feb
fuary 1st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
WANTS PEOPLE Of.
DISTRICT To ELECT

DIR. j. Richmond Statham, a men,
5er of the Democratic State Executive
committee, will attend the meeting If
that Lody in Atlanta, February 18th.
DR.. Statham had previously stated he
would be unable to attend the meet
ing, but in respons to a letter from
Hon. William ]. Harris, of the Demo-
cratic National Executive committee,
Urging him to be present, has recon-
,sidered his decision and notified M.
Harris he would be present when the
gathering is called to order.
Dr. Statham has a very important
resolution to put before the commit
tee, regarding the election of the dele
gates. The members of the committee
are now elected by the state-at-large,
and DR.. Statham has drafted a reso-
luton that will give this power to the
people of the districts. He confident
ly expects the committee to take fav-
cradle action on the measure and will
exert his influence to secure its adop-
tion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
WILSON WANTS A
TARIFF BOARD AS
NON PARTISAN

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25.-
President Wilson today told Chairman
Claude Kitchin, of the house ways and
means committee that he favors the
creation of a tariff commission. Sucn
action on the part of the administra-
ton was forecast in these dispatches
several days ago, and little comment
was caused by today's formal an
r3uncement.
An attempt is to be made immediate
ly to put such a bill as is favored by
MIR. Wilson through both houses Of
congress, according to reliable infor-
nation. A special message on the sub
ject is expected to be sent to con-
gress at an early date, and from that
time will begin the fight for the bills
passage. Other congressional leaders
will be consulted by the president be-
fore the Forthcoming special message
is sent to congress. Republican men,
bers in both houses may assist the
administration in forcing through the
proposed bill, which will be, in real
ity, an elaboration of former President
Taf's plan to establish similar COM
mission
Chairman Kitchin of the ways and
means committee, and who is floor
leader of the majority is known to be
opposed to the creation of a tariff COM
mission, but his final attitude toward
the measure has not yet been deter
mined. During today's conference,
Representative Kitchin told the pres
ident he favors clothing the existing
federal trade commission, of which
William J. Harris, of Georgia, IS
a member, with additional authority
but objects to creating hew body to
deal solely with the tariff problem.
Representative Kitchin would have the
trade commission actively inquire in
to the tariff situation, through formal
and continued hearings. He stated at
the close of today's conference that he
had not finally determined to oppose
or support the measure which will be
introduced with the support of the
Wilson administration at it's back.
President Wilson, it is known, fav-
crs the creation of a non-partisan body
the function of which would be to col
lect facts relating to the tariff and lay
such evidence before congress. The
board, as proposed by the administra-
ticn, would not be constituted wholly
CT democrats, but it's membership in
all probability would be drawn from
omong students of the tariff IN 5otlr
parties. Men of prominence in indus
trial and agricultural lines would be
included among the membership, it is
bald, and the commissions efforts
would be directed as far as possible
along non-political lines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
SOLDIERS WILL Be
FIRST CONSIDERED
Making Strong Ef-
forts Towards a
Stable Country

Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. 25.-The de
facto government in Mexico is endeav-
Cring to establish land reforms prom
ised by the constitutionalists. Gen
eral Carranza has already put into
motion machinery designed to bring
about this end, and the step is consid-
cred in many quarters as the most I'M
portant yet inaugurated in the pacifi-
cation of the country.
The scheme under which the land
distribution is to be carried out was
devised by Gen. Carranza in person.
Consul Garcia, who represents the de-
facto government at Ell Paso, today an
nounced the appointment of commit
tee, to put into effect details of the
Carranza plan. The announcement is
considered of prime Importance to
Americans having interests in Mexico,
and is expected to be of tremendous
weight in bringing about peaceful
conditions in the northern states.
The Carranza plan for re-distribu-
ton of Mexican lands provides first
fol the return to the government of
all municipal lands confscated dur
ing and since the Porfirio Diaz regime.
During the presidency of Diaz, ex-
tending over many years, millions o.
acres of municipal lands were taken
over by the central government and
subsequently, granted to private par
ties. These persons still claim own
ership under Diaz grants, which
title the Carranza scheme proposes
to nullify.
Many of these grants were made 70
Diaz favorites, though practically allof
item provided for the cultivation or
development of the lands so granted.
The failure of landowners to cultivate
tremendous tracts secured from Diaz
is considered by Carranza a breach OF
the contract under which they were
bestowed, and it is proposed to again
divide all such lands. Uncultivated
areas, which comprise a number of
The greatest Mexican estates are to
revert to the possession of the federal
government, under Carranza plan.
Once in possession of these lands, it
is the purpose of the Carranza govern
ment to issue grants to small tracts
only. These grants will be safeguard
ed by provisions to insure their cul-
'liyation and development. Loyal sold
ers serving in the constitutionalisU
rrmy are to be preferred in the is
suanca of all subsequent land titles
Widows Of soldiers killed in battle arc
also to be preferred and foreigners
will be excluded altogether in the re-
distribution of these lands.
The scheme, which in all probabil.
Ity, will result in an era of prosper
ity for Mexico, if carried in to effect
may bring about international trou
oles, as many English and american
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25

citizens hold grants from the Diaz
ard Madero governments. Villa land
grants, of course, will not be consid-
cred valid, because of his failure to
receive recognition from the United
States. 1t is proposed to put the
Carranza plan into execution as rap.
idly as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
Villa Man Freed.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 25.-Manuel Med
former chief of staff OF
Fancho Villa, at Juarez, was today
admitted into the United States by i'm
migration authorities here. He had
been detained three days during a
hearing of his case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25
NEGRO COMMITTED
TO THE ASYLUM

Jasper Wilson, an old negro around
Americus, about 70 years of age, was
adjudged insane Tuesday morning in
tie lunacy trial held before Capt. John
A. Cobb ordinary of Sumter county.
He will be sent to Milledgeville We'd
nesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-25

TIE Times-Reco1der is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Press
service.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-02
BIS On MEMS

$50 business men of w. SD st. will
get out with brooms and shoveIs, Fri
day, and clean SD st. as protest to
city for not keeping it clean.
Thos. Nee walked barefooted
through snow from Palace hotel, 537
S. Clark to S. Clark st. police station
to complain that someone stole his
shoes.
Miss Margaret Green, $500 Wood
lawn aY., U. of G. student, near death
from scarlet fever.
Four families driven out by fire,
1925 S. Hermitage av.
Stewart Reinhart, 221 S. Kedzie
av., rail welder employed by surface
lines, severely hurt. Hit by auto
truck.
Edw. Grogan, 2307 Powell, chauf-
fer, married, suicide. Bathroom, gas.
Mother upbraided Viola Lopert, II,
1949 Bradley pl, for getting home at
5 a. m. Iodine. VIII recover.
Match stub started fire, 1881 Far
well aV., which drove families from
bed to cold
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-02

NEW FENDER LAW TO BE GIVEN
TO CITY COUNCIL
The people of Chicago viii have
tenders on auto trucks. Determine
ton to see that they are put there, in
spite of the complaints of big bust
ness, was expressed by Aid. Otto V.
KeTner, father of the present ordi-
nance, today.
The setback handed the present
fender law in an opinion from Judge
Chas. NJ. Walker was really a benefit
to the people, Kerner explained. It
will enable them to make the fender
ordinance claw proof" by amending
it in the council Then if the chief
of police doesn't want to enforce it
he can be made to do so.
eve are going to get protection
for the people from the dangerous
auto trucks in spite of the protests
Of the large corporations" declared
Aid. KeTner today. eff the present
fender law will not hold good against
a court fight, we must amend it.
81 am preparing another ordinance
to be submitted in amendment Of the
present one, which l believe cannot
disputed. The administration then
will have no excuse to fight enforce
ment of a law passed by the council.
There were Sc people killed in this
city during the last year under condi-
lions where a fender on the auto
trucks which did the Staying would
have probably prevented death or
even serious injury.
''The city council has placed itself
on record a half dozen times as desir- |
GUS of giving the tenders a chance on
auto trucks. Now will get together
an ordinance the validity Of which |
cannot be disputed. !
81 will not give the chief of police |
a chance to refuse to enforce it; it |
will he legal I will not give the man.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-02

so a year to save a few dollars for
the firms which must buy if the fen
der law were enforced.
eve will have action on tenders
within two weeks. We will have
them on auto trucks within a few
months if every one will cooperate
for the good of the people"
The fender law is noted for the
class of its. enemies. Among those
who have protested against its en-
forcement are the State street de-
partment stores, with the exception
of Mandal Bros; the express compa-
MES, the Motor Truck Owners Assn,
automobile row, the Illinois Manufac-
turers' Assn, the Assn Of Commerce
and the trust newspapers.
Chief Of Police c. c. Healey, pal Of
Mayor Thompson, never attempted
enforcement of the present law be-
cause the corporation cOunsels Office
told him he didn't have to. That was
after big business had protested
against it's enforment both publicly
and in private chats in the City Hall
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-05-18
ARE OPPOSED To
incorporating
PROTEST FILED WITH COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS FROM RESI-.
DENTS OF hOBSON.
WANT THE ELECTION CALLED OFF

Last evening u protest against the
proposed election 10 be held at Hob
son on May ~ to pass upon the prop
osition to incorporate was filed with
County Clerk and Recorder f. r. Gun
nlngham. The protests recites. in
substance, that of the 30S persons
enumerated in the census upou which
the election was ordered. 60 are not
residents OF the place. II is expected
that the commissioners will call n
special meeting to consider this mat.
ter and probably testimony will be
taken as to the status of the 60 Deo
pie referred to.
The protest is signed by some 36
residents. including Well known busi-
ness men and others.
Inc signers protest against the
holding OF the proposed election for
the reason that there are not 800 PEG
PIE residing within the limits Of the
proposed town and that the census
heretofore submitted to the board is
false and fraudulent, sixty names or
the Jos enumerated on said census not
leing residents Of the proposed town.
That the incorporation of the town
VIII be a detriment and Il great mis-.
take for these reasons:
First That the town is too small,
both in population and assessed val.
uation to be able to stand the bur
den.
Second That the town is very wide
ly scattered and hence municipal i'm.
provements would cost excessive
Third THAT II is d proven fact
that towns the size of Iobson at the
present, when Incorporated. are sub
ject to greatly increased tax levies,
which increase the cost of doing bust.
ness in the town 20 such an extent
that the business men are handicapped
in competition with neighboring I'M
towns.
Fourth We believe that "a large
majority of the electors OF Hobson
who have studied this matter, are
strictly against incorporation this
time.
hive are prepared to submit
at least IL witnesses who will, under
OATH swear to the facts set out in ex-
hibit A as regards the residence of
certain people named on the census,
The exhibit A referred to gives
list of sixty people, who We're enumar.
ated in the census, all OF whom are
declared moi to be residents or Heb
son.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-05-18
CHILDREN HAVE
GOOD PROGRAM
CONVENTION ,E "DRYS"
ENDS W ..rHNp ING AT THE
p ~ fOR ACTIVE CAMPAIGN

The conference of the "drys" of Fer
gus county ended appropriately Tues
day evening with childrens program at
the Christian church. This program.
prepared under the able direction of
Mrs. Ira d. Smell, was heard by a
church full of people, who were all
impressed with the unconscious plea
which these little ones made for the
cause of prohibition. In addition to
musical numbers and recitations BY the
little folks, Mrs. w. A. McEwen gave a
piano solo, Miss Scheilt vocal solo
ana the male quartette OF the Chris
tlan church rendered Il selection. Rev.
Mr.. Jeffries OF Harlowton gave an elo-
Guent l0-minute address on "rhe So
cial Aspect of the Temperance Ques-
ton
Conferences and Plans.
The purpose of this conference was
fulfilled most successfully in the meet
ings held 'th>,day morning and after
noon, the aim being to add zest and in
spiration to the campaign to vote Mon
tana dry at the autumn election The
County Ministerial association met yes
terday morning to confer on plans for
future work and addresses were given
by Rev. f. +. Coulter of Moore and
Rev. e. Porter or Harlowton. The
county w. c. T. U. also met for bust.
ness session in the morning and like.
wise mapped out plan of active en-.
deavor for the next few months.
IN the afternoon all forces met to
listen to reports OF progress from vari-
Gus sections OF the county and to
pledge themselves to persistent and
more active campaign in Fergus coun.
ty than has been made hitherto. An
address by Attorney w. G. Husband of
Harlowton was delivered during the
afternoon. The federation feels that
some very important work has been
accomplished during these two days.
and is looking forward to some very
definite results.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-05-18
DARLING MAKES
A GENUINE HIT
MAKES VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS
At CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LUNCHEON SATURDAY.
ALSO MAKES ADDRESS TO WOMEN

The visit Of Nels Darling in Lewis
town is one which win leave its i'm.
preston for many days to come. At
the chamber OF commerce MONDAY
luncheon held Saturday at the Bright
cafe he addressed 1876 representative
business men all OF whom were alert
iy interested before he had spoken a
dozen words. AS one man in Kan
sa ssaid: ut is useless to say any
thing about Darling, he is the real
goods"
That he is the real goods" seems
to be the concensus of opinion of all
who heard him yesterday. As ono
man put it: "lie is the biggest ex.
pert OF his kind that ever visited this
city, and while others have come and
gone and been forgotten the things he
said hit home
Activity Stimulated.
II is difficult to give an idea OF
the countless valuable suggestions,
given by Mr.. Darling Saturday, by
which this community broadens out
and expand, physically, materially and
morally and he also had many good
word for LewistOwn and the things
which have been accomplished here
within the past three years. BY nam.
berOus well told stories and anecdotes
he emphasized his points with greater
force than any arguments could have
done, and in consequence inStilled in.
to the chamber Of commerce members,
whoare active at all times, an am.
bition to be up and doing with will
and intelligence to make Lewistown
the best town in the state. Mr. Darl-
ing thoroughly approved of the efforts
of the chamber of commerce and city
council to provide public play
ground for the city's amusement and
it is likely that through his stimulat
ling talk this plan will be an assured
To the Women.
AT the meeting for women, held at
the Baptist church at 3 o'clock. he
added another plume to his cap in
completely winning over women Of
the city as we'll as the men.
1t is in the power of women in
organized civic endeavor to bring any
city to the goal of it's highest ideals
city, said he, is never better than
its womanhood and with its women
lies its greatest power to attain moral
and physical cleanliness. He made
a powerful appeal for absolute clean
liness in Lewistown and education OF
women in the care of their home and
children
That this will be better city be-
cause Mr.. Darling visited it there can
be little doubt. He came here vel
come visitor and he goes thrice well
come to return.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-05-18

in IRELAND
ASQUiTH SAYS OLD FORM HAS
HAD ITS DAY AND A NEW
SYSTEM MUST COME,

DUBLIN, May 17.-Premier AS.
quith has reached the conclusion from
Impressions gathered during his Irish
visit that the old form of government
in Ireland has had it's day. The AS.
sociated Press learns from sources in
closest touch with the premier that
Mr.. Asquith's conversations and con-
1erences have convinced him that the
future government must be conducted
on an entirely different system.
The prime minister has taken care
to learn the ideas and views of MANY
persons other than those in purely Of.
ficial circles and these persons have
offered greatly varied suggestions.
None OF these, il is believed, could
De adopted In its entirety but it is
thought they might be welded to.
gether to form proposal to lay be-
fore the cabinet. The premier him
self does not know what form his pro.
posal eventually will take, and in fact,
It probably will be fully developed
only at the cabinet meeting.
His Belfast visit gave a good hint
to the premier that the Ulsterites
would not accept direct proposal i'm.
plying home rule. But II is believed
they might be induced to enter into
q concerted plan which possibly could
Ue arranged to meet their most seri-
Gus objections.
Mr.. Asquith will visit Cork tomor.
row to gather further opinions. He
mas, however. not arranged to see the
politicians. Most of those with whom
ne Will confer are of the literary and
educational classes.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-05-18
OLD LANDMARK
|SD|SAPPEAR|NG

Another old landmark is disappear
ing. this being the Methodist church
structure on Broadway, which is be,
ing torn down to make room for a
warehouse building NJ. L. Woodman is
erecting for the Fergus County Hard.
ware company. The church was built
on the site of the present church in
1856 at a cost of $1,000. At that time
it was the only Protestant church be-
tween Fort Benton. White Sulphur
Springs and Billings. The trustees
were w. w. Van Orsdel, J. II. Smith,
William Hall. Charles r. Richards,
Joseph jackson. John Toombs and w.
+. Hanson Mr.. Richards is the only
ere of these men who is still here.
When preparations were begun for the
new and handsome church structure,
this building was moved over onto
Broadway.