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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPEN TODAY WITH
A LARGE CROWD.

The Americas public school system
began work this morning at $3.50
o'clock, with the largest attendance in
the history of the schools, and every
teacher present. The lessons had al
ready been assigned, and the first day
quickly found the regular routine If
school life under way.
1t will necessitate several weeks for
the boys of the High school depart
ment to arrange the military training.
Edwin Agnew, an alumnus of Clemson,
has charge of military instruction. The
uniforms of cadet grey which will be
worn by the boys, will begin to arrive
ard within months time the military
system will be organized and the work
of the Americas youths put in good
shape.
Sergt. ]. A. Barksdale, member of
the recruiting party for the Third Con-
gressional district for the National
Guards, was graduated from v. NJ. l.,
known far and wide as the West Point
of the South. At his home station Of
Savannah he is widely known as a
competent military authority, and
through the courtesy of Lieut.. John f.
Ross, in charge of the Americus re-
cruiting, the services of Sergt Barks-
dale will be used for assisting Instruc-
tor Agnew in bringing the new COM
pany into regular form.
John W. May, of the English de-
partment, and r. NJ. Smith, of the
Manual Training department, have
both had experience in military coli
leges, and Mr.. May has been with the
National Guards. The services OF all
these gentlemen have been rendered,
hich will greatly benefit the cadet
corps of the High school.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
justice AGENTS IN
SEARCH OF CROOKS

CHICAGO, Sept. 18.-Further arrests
are expected momentarily in connec-
tion with the so-called blackmail syn-
dicate, which raids by United States
department of justice agents here Sat-
urday night exposed. One woman mem
ber of the gang is believed to have been
located in ST. Louis.
Los Angeles authorities were asked
today to locate the sender of the tele-
gram signed Helen Evers," and one
woman has been arrested there in con-
nection with the conspiracy 1t is indi-
Gated today that the syndicate did not
confne it's operations to wealthy men
and women, but found victims in all
parts of the country among every class
of citizens. Stationery found IN the
office of Edward Donahue, one Of the
men arrested for completely in the
a eyed swindle bore the heading Unit
ed Turf Exchange, under which title
many persons are believed to have been
yictimized.
Dick Barrett and Edward J. Thomp-
son, two members of the alleged gang
rested here, today confessed to par
ticipation in certain swindling opera
tions which netted million dollars
to the promoters during the last year
Police authorities stated this afternoon
that altogether sixty persons engaged
III the operations Of the swindlers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
CAVALRY NOW IN
PURSUIT Of THE
VILLA BAN D | rs

Ell PASO, Tex, Sept. 1S.-Two col
rmns of Carranza cavalry are pursuing
Villa and his main band which on Sat-
urday attacked Chihuahua City, be-
irg defeated by the de facto garrison
stationed there. The bandit chieftain
and his followers apparently are head
Ell for the Santa Clara canyon coun-
try in the Casas Grandes mountain, ac-
cording to reports received today by
General Gonzales, the Carranza COM
mander at Juarez, opposite Ell Paso.
If VOLTA and his men manage to reach
the Santa Clara canyon before the
Carranza troops, persons who are fa-
miliar with the country and conditions
existing there asserted this afternoon
that the defacto government troops
will have difficult task locating the
outlaw chief.
Today's reports indicate Villa had
with him force of approximately fif-
teen hundred bandits when he attacked
Chihuahua City, which is one of the
largest and most important railroad
centers in northern Mexico, and next
to Torreon, the chief industrial city.
Tie Carranza garrison of seevn thous-
and men inflicted losses estimated at
awo hundred and fifty in the Villa
ranks before the bandits retired. Dur
ing the fighting between the garrison
and the outlaws, Villa remained out
side the city, and was among the first
of his band to depart. He is personally
directing the retreat of the outlaws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
GENERAL AL. MILLS
DIES Of pneumonia

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 1S.-
Major General Albert L. Mills, chief Of
tie division of militia affairs of the
general staff, United States army, died
at his home in this city this afternoon.
Death resulted from pneumonia, from
which Gen. Mills had suffered during
two weeks.
Gen. Mills, who ranked among the
nations foremost military authorities,
was formerly president of the war COL
lege, and for years was superintend-
ent of West Point Military academy.
He was known personally to probably
more officers of the United States army
than any other officers connected with
the general staff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
HOKE SMITH TO MAKE
TOUR FOR WILSON

ATLANTA Ca, Sept. Ex-senator
Hobe Smith made contribution of
$1,000 to the Democratic campaign
fund for Woodrow Wilson in 1912, and
this year he viii pay his own traye'-
ing expenses on the speaking tour To-
which he has been assigned for the
month of October by the national CAM
paign committee, which expenses will
be approximately the same amount, IS
the tour will carry the senator all the
way from New England states to the
middle west.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
FUNERAL OF MRS. HOWE
At COLUMBIA. S. c. TODAY

COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept 1S.-Mrs.
Annie Wilson Howe, sister of Presi-
dent Wilson, who died at New London,
Conn, Saturday, was buried here to-
day. The remains were accompanied
to Columbia by the president and other
members of the family, interment be-
ing at 11:30 this morning. The fun
eral service was held in the Presby-
terian church here, and largely al
tended. Interment was in the church
yard cemetery, where Mrs. Howe's
husband and other relatives are bu-
ried.
Silent crowds greeted the funeral
train here and en- route. President
Wilson will return to Washington a:
6 Is tonight, and expects to reach
Long Branch, where is spending va
cation, early Tuesday.
President Wilson, Joseph R. Wilson
his brother, Mrs. Anne Howe Cothran
"a daughter of the deceased, George
Howe and Wilson Howe, sons of Mrs
Howe; Miss Margaret Wilson and Dr.
Cary T. Wilson, the presidents per
sonal physician accompanied the re-
mains here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
FUNERAL OF Mr.. R. |.
M'LEOD YESTERDAY

The funeral of Mr.. Robert Lee Nc
Leod, who died Saturday afternoon
was held Sunday afternoon from the
family residence on the corner oi
Brown and Church streets, and inter
ment took place in the Oak Grove Gem
etery.
The last sad funeral rites were
performed by Rev. j. A. Thomas, ot
the First Methodist church, and Rev
]. B. Lawrence, of Calvary Episcopal
church.
The pallbearers were H. E. Allen, c.
j. Sherlock, w. E. Brown. T. NJ. Fur
low, George A. McNeill and Tom Nc
Lendon. The funeral arrangements
were in charge of Nat LeMaster Of
the Americus Undertaking Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
Mexic Commissioners Dissatisfied.

Mexic Commissioners Dissatisfied.
NEW LONDON Conn, Sept. 49,
It was reliably stated here today that
when the Mexican~American commits
stoners resume their deliberations, the
Mexican members of the body are
prepared to insist that future deliber-
ations of the commission be directed
toward reaching an agreement for bor-
Ger control The American commits
sioners, it is known plan to continue
to study Mexican internal affairs, IN
their relation to border disturbances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
B. C. CORDELL NOW WITH
AMERICUS STEAM LAUNDRY

B c. Cordell, who has been holu-
ing down the filling station pump of
the Standard Oil Company, next door
to Times-Recorder Office, has given up
that position and accepted a position
with the Americas Steam Laundry
He is succeeded at the filling station
by D. NJ. Edge, who will look after
that position in the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
ASQUITH'S SON KILLED IN
ACTION SEPTEMBER 18TH

LONDON, Sept 18.-Lieut. Raymond
Asquith, son of Premier Asquith, was
killed in action on September 18th. An
nouncement of his death was made at
the war Office here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18

The new French thrust south of the
Somme river in northern Frances to-
ward the important railway town OF
Chaulsues resulted in the complete en-
circling of Deniscourt village, Paris
announced late today. Deniscourt
formed the center of a wedge where the
French had been driving into the Ger,
man lines, and its resistance is hold
ing the Allied advance between Berry
and Vermandoyilles, although the
French continue to make further prog
ress in this region. Heavy German
counter attacks were repulsed during
last night.
The British today are apparently
Strengthening their line along the
Scmme front, London reporting an
appreciable advance on the British left
toward Lezars, north of Martin Puich
and east of Courcelette.
On the Macedonian front Sofia claims
the Entente Allies in the Struma valley
have been rep Used Bulgar-G -Germanic
forces in Dobrudja are continuing their
progress toward Bucharest, according
TO Sofia news dispatches.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
TWENTY. EIGHT AMERICANS
ON SUNKEN BRITISH SHIP

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-A Teuton tor
pedo boat sank the British ship Kol-
vinia, carrying twenty-eight Americans
according to G. W. Dilard, of Rich
mond, Va, who arrived today. Details
of the attack were not stated by Dill
lard today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
|SERGT. NJ 'LEOD IS
SENT SYMPATHY
'OF A. |. |. BOYS

CAMP HARRIS, Macon, Ca, Sept. Is.
"A telegram addressed to Capt. j. A.
Fort, Company I, Americus Light In
fnatry, was posted On the company
bulletin board at Camp Harris Sunday.
1t follows:
Father died yesterday. win be
back as soon as possible.
ROBERT MLEOD."
Below the telegram was placed a
copy of the following message which
the company sent to Sergeant Nc
Leod:
I'VE, the officers and men Of Com
pany I, take this method of expressing
our sympathy in your great bereave-
men.
GO. /, SECOND REGIMENT"
A. l.. l. Was Attraction.
Company /, the Americus Light IN
f9ntry, did guard mount for the Second
regiment Sunday before the usually
large Sunday afternoon crowd of Wis
itors. The Sumter county boys made
a fina ebau,ipn D~;xo+o NJ, WV
Shepherd was selected by Adjt. Not
tingham as being the best looking SOL
der. His being selected as orderly
gave him a twenty-four hour leave Of
absence.
Announcement was made last night
that the war department has recalled
two officers of the Georgia brigade
who were recently granted discharges.
They are Maj. ]. M Daniel, chief or
the quartermaster's corps, and Cap,
w. D. rvine, also of the quartermas-
tcr's corps.
Both of these officers were granted
some time ago, but now
that it appears it win be only a ques-
ton of days before the Georgia bri-
gade is ordered to the border, it is
presumed the war department decided
it could not well spare the offices in
question. Since Maj. Daniel rendered
lis resignation, Maj. Crouch has been
in charge of the quartermaster's de-
partment.
A repart was in circulation at Camp
Harris last night that an order was
about to be issued that hereafter no
leaves Of absence will be granted from
the camp to either officers or enlisted
men. Efforts to verify the report fall
ed, it being stated by officers high in
that no such order had yet
reached them.
If such an order is to be issued, it
would indicate that an order to en-
train for the border is expected short
ly. That it will not be long before the
Georgia troops will move is indicated
by the sending of the North Carolina
troops to the border yesterday, and
the information from the war depart
ment that all the remaining troops
now held in mobilization camps win
move within the next two weeks.
ASOTTTHsS SON KILLED IN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
Your Future Is At Stake

gradually the boil weevi The
folks trying youhey doing
everything power bring the
Agricultural holding meetings in the
Fenmore Sumter County
Chamber of Commerce, identified wit the
Three meetings meetings will be
peope-one Leslie
The meetings for the white business
Monday night 18TH Huntington School House
Tuesday night M, Thompson School House.
Thursday night a 8 p M. School House
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
CITY COURT NOW
IS SESSION FOR
A LONG DOCKET

The City Court of Americus CON
vened this morning at O'Clock with
his honor, Judge William M. Harper
presiding. A large calendar of busi-
ness is before the court for attention,
and next week will be devoted to Grim
inal business.
The following cases were disposed
Of today:
Carter, Webster Co. VS.. J. R. Brit
ten, complaint on account; consent
verdict.
Planters Bank of Americas VS..
Americus Grocery Co., ct al, COM
plant; judgement for plaintiff.
Southern Oil and Ink Co. vs.. Ameri-
Gus Printing Co., complaint on ac-
count; settlement.
Pearce Agency VS.. G. w. and w. 5.
Andrews, complaint on account; con-
tinued.
In three cases of Tennessee Chemical
Co. VS.. T. M. A. Finch, ct al, fl ia, levy
and claim, the jury found part of one
piece of property subject, and in two
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18

of the cases found it not subject.
The case of w. T. Lane VS.. j. W.
Casey, fl ia, levy and claim, was being
tried this afternoon
The following civil cases are sched-
uled for:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18
Tuesday, Sept. 10Th.

No. 1129-S. w Frazier VS.. ]. r
Scully. Trover and Bail.
No. 1344-R. J. Mathis VS.. w. j. Nc
Daniel, ct al, Complaint on account
No. 1449-W. F. Cheek VS.. F. 9
Beavers. Complaint on note.
No. 1653-D. S. Derrick VS.. d. l.
Kirkland Complaint on account.
No. S-Thomasville Chair Co., VS.
- %. Suggs. Complaint on accoun.
No. Manufacturing Financs
Co. vs.. ]. Q. suggs. Complaint on ac-
count.
No. Standard Chair Co. VS..
% Suggs. Complaint on account.
No. international Harvester
Co VS.. t. M. Lowrey, ct al. Fl Fa
Levy and Claim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18

The Times-R corder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-18

Continued on Page 5.l
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-10-05
Ladies Especially
Invited to Attend

list OF men and women who are fully
entitled ito receive careful consider
alton from the voters of the county
who are DESTROYS of having an ad-
ministraton of county affairs thai
will be competent and efficient, and
which will be capable of restoring
much-needed confidence in our gov
eminent.
The legislative candidates can be
depended upon to look after the best
interests of our county and state in
a manner that will be free from all
forms of criticism.
The candidate tor Judicial! post
ton is a republican who can be fully
entrusted to discharge his several
duties in manner which will assure
satisfaction to all.
The candidates for the balance OF
the county offices are republicans
who can be relied upon to maintain
standard of efficiency that will be
commended by all who desire to
have business system Installed IN
public office. Each ;spirart is de-
termined to devote his full time tc
the duties Of the office, and to estab-
lsl, record that will be capable
courteous and economical and fires
from careless methods.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-10-05
DIGGING OUT THE COYOTES.

'Frank j. Edwards, republican
nominee for Governor of Montana,
has been out on a campaign tour
less than week and the editorial
columns OF every democratic news
paper give evidence of the fact. The
"organ'' editors seem 10 be suffering
duced wierd Authorizations.
From Helena is issued a fervid
appeal for the immediate putting in
to the field of an Independent ticket
From Butte tie cry is sent forth that
Governor Stewart is already sinking
in the political quicksends and needs
financial eud oratorical aid. From
Anacoda comes wrathful and fearful
acknowledgment that former pro-
gressives and republicans are actual
~ working together iii complete ar
mony.
With buckets filled with viturera-
ticn and squirt guns loaded with in
vective, democratic editors are now
scurrying across the prairies vainl}
trying to extinguish the fires of re-
publican enthusiasm lighted by
Frank j Edwards. The watchfully
waiting Woodrow IS forgotten, the
hig black type is no longer used tic
advocate free trade theories and
solicit donations of Oil for the dem
ocratic machine; it is reserved eX-
clusively for sounding an alarm that
the republican hosts are advancing
In Frank ]. Edwards is seen a
man not "too proud to fight . He is
right out in the open. standing
squarely on the republican state
platform. Conscious Of the loyal
support behind him, he is serenels
indifferent toward the barkings al
his heels. He is digging democratic
coyotes out OF their political holes
every day in the week In SO doing
Il feathers from stolen chickens are
exposed to view it does not deter
| him.
Frank J.. Edwards is resolute and
resourceful He takes delight in
stirring democratic editorial wrath
Democratic discord to him sounds
like a sweet lullaby He is out t,
win. He is the man to bet on
Havre Promoter.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-10-05

one way to determine the answer to
this question, and that is to open
the books and turn out the present
occupants.
The United States was concerned
only in investigating the question Of
whether or not the government
mails We're being used to defraud.
The grand jury said they were.
AS to the frauds perpetrated, ii
any, by the company, it's officers and
agents these are subjects for inves-
tiagtion and prosecution by the state
authorities in the state courts alone.
What steps, if any, have been
taken by Governor Stewart and At
tolney General Poindexter to inves-
tlgate the sinister workings of this
company, and to prosecute and pun
ish the offenders?
What steps, If any. have the state
authorities taken to protect and de-
fend the interests OF the many vic
TINS OF swindles by this "get-rioh-
quick concern, who lured and
dupcd by the use of the names Of
high state officials?
II fraudulent operations were car
ried on by this company. it's officers
and agents, as indicted by the feder-
al grand jury, investigation and
prosecution by the federal govern
ment are but small portion of the
proper investigation and prosecution
necessitated by the circumstances.
By all means, keep the state cap
itol clean, and turn the rascals out!
Let's have a governors!
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-10-05
AN INSULT TO THE FLAG

A spirited newspaper controversy
is raging in Miles City as a result of
some remarks made by Congressman
Evans in an address there Friday
evening, the result of which is not
likely to add to the vote in that sec
ton for the Missoula man who is Z.
candidate for reelection.
According to the Miles CITY Star
the congressman likened the uni
form of the United States army to
the hide OF a skunk and the man in
side the uniform to the animal tina,
wears the stripe on its back a COM
parison that is expressive Of the
most supreme contempt. The Jour
nal has come to the defense of Mr.
refer to the soldiers but to the Off
the speaker in language that was
perfectly plain deliberately insulted
he defenders of the flag.
1t is difficult to understand the
mental process OF any man, partic-
ularly man occupying such high
position as representative ut Wash
ington, who would make such re-
mark concerning tho military uni
form Of his country and the men
who wear it, but is certain at least
that such a gratuitous stur deserves
decisive rebuke at the hands of all
citizens who place patriotism above
partisanship.
Such an insult is not to the regll-
lars alone, but to all those who veal
or have worn military uniform in
the service of their country--to tn.
Grand Army veterans, the Spanish
American war veterans and to III
members of the National Guard wins
are now doing duty along the Mexi-
can border. Mr. Evans apparently
showed his colors and they do not
! resemble the red, white and blue
Billings Gazette.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-10-05

principles of honest and fair dealing,
on which the business structure OF
this country depends, leading to
OF many men who are induced to in
vest their money in these enterpris-
es on account of the high standing
OF their endorsement, and on the
supposition that the Communications
given are based on full knowledge
OF the concerns of which they speak
Then follow these burning sent
tntes Of condemnation:
I'VE also condemn the practice OF
giving to an acceptance by public
Is and men prominent in bust
IS affairs OF shares u stock III
such enterprises, for which no
money is paid and no consid GRAFTON
given beyond the understanding that
The feceulents OF the stock are to be
&auWH rs stockholders, TO be re-
toIra>i to by stock statesmen in their
ltfoTts to induce others TO invest in
jiic proposition, which the connec-
lOn Of these pseuUo-stocKhoidcr is
supposed to stamp as sound and re-
liable, but which in fact is only the
1ankest sWindlc.'
Here is the biting, blstering
settlement OF Judge Bourquin on re
Ietving the report, as reported in the
Montana Record Herald:
Both business men and polite
ians might we'll take note of the con-
domination by the federal grand
jury OF the practice OF prominent
men boosting companies concerning
which they know little" in the opin-
ion OF Judge Bourquin. He told the
jury he heard this part of the report
with special interest, pleasure and
approval, and added that in plain
language the practice was selling
the use of their names for shares Of
stock"
And here is the report as printed
in the Helena independents:
"All your recommendations are
good said Judge Bourquin. The
Judge also referred to men in the
public eye who allowed their names
to be used for promotion purposes.
He stated his belief was that the
matter should be taken up by poll
tical parties OF the state, and they
should pledge their candidates to re-
train from such practices"
Unfortunately no stenographer
was present to take down the exact
language of the judge, and we are
dependent upon the press for what
the judge stated. The above ex-
tracts from the grand jury report
and the reported statements OF the
judge speak for themselves, and all
voters of Montana should give them
heed.
Here are few pertinent queries:
Was the stock held by Governor
Stewart in the corporation the par
ticular donated beneficiary stock
above referred to, and used for the
purpose denounced by the Judge and
the grand jury?
What other state officials poss-
essed this class of beneficiary stock
used for the purpose above referred
to?
The question naturally arises,
have official rottenness and corrup-
ton eaten into and do they perme-
ate the several departments and bu-
reaus of the state? There is only