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The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01
URGING IMPORTANCE
 OF PHYSICAL DRILL
Manuals Are Being Furnished All Officers National Guard Desired That Each Take Up Subject and Interest Men.

Little Rock, April 1.-Gen. Lloyd England is urging upon the officers of the National Guard the importance of giving more attention to the regu- lation physical drill of the United States army. In order that this training may be systematized, man. uals are being furnished all the off, cers. In an official order issued it is stated that it is the desire that every officer shall take up the subject with a view to improving the physical con dition of the men, and keep up the in- terest of the men by affording, them as much variety in drill as possible. Gen. England says the continual drilling of the manual of arms with out any other exercise is bound to become monotinous and men will gradually lose interest altogether or become indifferent in their military training. For this reason it is inn perative to give as much variety in drills and other exercise as possible. "
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01
ANOTHER DAY OF
 MARROW TRADlf C
Market S Quiet and Fluctuations Are Small-Cl0se IA Under Continued Activity in DO- mestic Goods Trade.

New York, March 31-No fresh fea- ture developed in the cottog market here today. Trading remained quiet and fluctuations narrow, with July ruling between 12.02c and 1209c, clos ing at 12.06c. The general list closed steady at net decline of 1 to 4 points.
 There was some scattered local sell ing during the early trading. The market opened steady, at an advance of 1 point to decline of 2 points, and active fonths worked about to 6 points net lower shortly after the call, with May selling at 11.92c and Octo- Der at 12.12c. Cables reported an easier tendency in the ocean freight market, while prices in Liverpool fade a steady showing and light of ferings here were readily absorbed. The official western belt forecast dis appointed some of the early sellers by indicating generally clear and cold CT conditions and this, with bullish Southern spot advices, doubtless helped the rally.
 May contracts sold up to 11.98c and October to 12.18c during the early af- ternoon, with the general list working about l to 2 points net higher, but prices later sagged off 3 to points from the best, under scattered realiZ- ing. Very little news seemed to be reaching here from the South. Re- ports from the domestic goods trade indicated continued strength and ac- tivity, with prices advancing and some of the buying of old crop months here was supposed to be against spinners fixing prices. Cotton closed steady.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01

In Redland township there was tie vote for Road Overseer between Dewoody and Andrews. The commit. tee has ordered a special election to decide this controversy which will be held on Saturday the sth of April. There will be only one voting precinct, at Whites Ferry, on Carouse creek,
 j. D. Shaver has defeated M. E. Sanderson for Chancery Judge in this district by majority of 900 votes.
 The tabulated vote of the county by townships will appear in Mondays paper.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01
GIVEN DAYS
 EXTENSION ON TICKET

Little Rock, April It is an nounced by the Iron Mountain Rail road that the time for the sale of tickets on account of the State Teach CTS Association has been extended one day, and that the sales will be made on April 4 to inclusive. This was done primarily for the benefit of the teachers at the State Normal, who cannot come until Friday night. The benefit of the extended time, however. will reach the whole state.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01
OF EDUCA-
 TION DISTRIBUTES SEED

Little Rock, April 1.-The Depart ment of Education has completed the distribution of five thousand packages of flower and garden seed that were supplied by Congressman Joe T. Robinson. An effort has been made to interest the children of the state in the raising of home and school gar dens, and the effort has been quite successful.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01

you. By all means, talk over your financial affairs with THE banks off cers. They have had wide experience, their judgment is worth having iii your own affairs.
 Yours truly,
 UNCLE SAM. P. S.-What is the name of THE bank? I knew you would ask that question. Well it happens to be in your locality. THE bank that 1 have been talking about is
 BANK OF PRESCOTT
 Prescott, Arkansas.
 Thos. c. McRae, Jr., Adv. Cashier.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01
ORGANIZER MA
 CHEMISTS UNION SUCCESSFUL

Little Rock, April I'M. J. Me Mahon, former Deputy Commissioner of Labor, is now one of the national organizers of the Machinists Union and is reported to be making sue cess of his work. He is making his headquarters at Cleveland, Ohio.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01
GOVERNOR PARD0NS HUGH
 THORNTON, WHITE COUNTY

Little Rock, April l.-The governor has pardoned Hugh Thornton, of White county, convicted last January of grand larceny, and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-01
GUY B. TUCKER APPOINTED
 ON HIGHWAY COMMISSION

Little Rock, AprN 1.-Gov. Hays yesterday afternoon announced the appointment of Guy B. Tucker as a member of the State Highway Com- mission, vice A. s. Klgore, of Mag nolia, whose term had expired. MT. Tucker was former Commissioner of Agriculture, and is we'll known throughout the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
THREE MEN ARE.
KILLED IN GUN.
BATTLE SUNDAY.

MOULTRIE, Ga, April 3-Moultrie
was the scene of triple murder Sun
day afternoon when w. A Logan, and
Moultrie merchant, shot and killed
Jack and Cleve Calhoun, and Logan
himself, was shot to death by Cleve
Calhoun. The triple tragedy took
place in small barn in the suburbs
Of the city late Sunday afternoon.
The men had been to walk and went
into the barn seeking shelter from
driving rainstorm. The only eye wit.
ness, besides the principals, was r. I.
Evans, who states that the party had
some whiskey and that they were in
the barn about an hour before the
shooting began The bottle was pass
ed frequently and Cleve Calhoun and
Logan were continually eyeing each
other.
About o'clock Cleve Calhoun arose
and said that the party had better GO
as the rain had slackened. Logan, who
was sitting in one corner of the barn
arose and pulled his pistol, began fir.
ing. Both of the Calhoun boys were
mortally wounded, but CIeve Calhoun
managed to fire shot which ended
Logan's life.
AS search of the pockets of Logan
revealed note giving directions as to
his burial, and asking that his two
sons be sent to the Vashti home, this
is taken to mean that he Intended to
mean tLat he intended to kill the Cal
houns and then himself. 1t is said
that Logan nursed grievance towards
the Calhoun boys because he believed
tl,ey violated the sanctity of his homo.
Logan had threatened prosecution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03

Ell PASO, Tex, April 3.-Reports
from Mexican sources in the interior
OF that country and received here to-
day, are to the effect that Villa is now
headed toward Chihuahua City, and
that his emmissaries are at work, at
tempting to influence the Carranza
garrison there to revolt.
Nothing is said about Villas ALLEGED
injuries in these reports, and the omis-
sion has helped confirm the opinion
already freely expressed here that the
bandits wounds were purely an in
vention, reported with the intention OF
receiving his pursuers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
LOCAL RIFLE RANCE
OPENED SATURDAY

Saturday, April 1st, was the date set
by the United States government Off
the opening of the rife ranges all over
the country. The local militia organi-
zation, the Americus Light Infantry,
has one of the best ranges in the state
and on the opening day quite large
number of the khaki clad boys jour-
neyed out to the range beyond the
Country club and spent the day burst
ing bulls eyes.
There is quite some rivalry between
the local soldiers for the big regimen
tai shoot in August, and they are all
determined to be sent to represent the
local organization. Eight men are
selected every year and the men have
started work early in order to make
their best showing when the prelim-
mary contest is held. The local com.
,pany has always made a good record
at these shoots and it is hoped it will
do even better tlis year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
RAILROADS SHOW
BIC INCREASE NOW

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3.-A
preliminary report issued today by the
interstate commerce commission shows
the net revenues of six large railroads
during February increased over so pee
cent. aboce February, 1915.
A summary of the increases shown
ir terms of currency show a total in
crease during last month amounting
to $3S,OO0,O0O. Railroads operating in
the eastern section of the United
States enjoyed an increase of nearly
80 per cent. over the previous Feb
ruary's business, while those operat
ing in the South show increases of
approximately so per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
Two Zeps Visit English Coast.

LONDON, April 3.-The Zeppelin
which visited the east coast counties
last night remained forty-fve minutes.
Twenty bombs were dropped. No fur
ther details have yet been received
concerning the raid.
1t is announced that Zeppelin flew
over the northeastern counties Sunday
evening, remaining an hour and half
The hostile air craft dropped twenty
bombs before retiring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
zEPPEL|NS RAID.
ENGLISH COASTS.
DURING SUNDAY.

Heavy masses of troops are still be-
ing hurled by the Germans against the
Verdun defenses, which are being test
ed to the limit at vital points today
The French claim late this afternoon
to have bent back the German line on
Caillotto wood in the Verdun region.
Details are still lacking concerning
ing the Zeppelin raid over Scotland
last night. The raid was the third to
be made in as many nights over wide
area. The Germans claim heavy dam.
age was done during the raids Friday
and Saturday nights.
Dunkirk was bombarded last night
by zeppelins, two civilians being kill
ed there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
To
SPEAK At EMORY

EMORY UNIVERSITY, Oxford, Ca,
April 3.-In the annual try-out for
sophomore and freshman speakers
placs for Friday evening of commence
ment week, the following speakers
were selected Sophomore, Kelso Null
Inns and Reed Monfort, of Greensboro,
Walter Stephenson, of Covington; G..
W. Cobb, of Memphis, Tenn; ]. L.
Ragsdale, of Lithonia, and w. H. HAM
iIton, of Paris, Tenn. Freshmen, Reid
DeJarnette, of Eatonton Sam Mat
thews, of Fort Valley; L. L. Passmore,
of Sylvester; John NJ. Pearce, OF
Gainesville; w. B. Sanders, of Fayette-
vile, and Francis Spears, of Atlanta.
A medal will be awarded to the best
speaker in each of these groups
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
ATLANTA WILL Be
HOST FOR MEETING

On account of the disastrous fire in
Augusta it was practically impossible
for that city to entertain the State
Sunday School Convention which has
been advertised for May 2nd, 3rd and
4th. After a meeting of the Augusta
committee their chairman, DR.. J. r.
Sewer, telegraphed Mr.. John J. Eagan,
President of the Georgia Sunday
School Association, requesting Allan.
"a to take the Convention.
About sixty of the leading pastors
and superintendents of Atlanta came
together in a meeting March Goth, and
after discussing the matter it was un-
alimously decided to have the Conven-
ton in Atlanta. AS the time was too
short to make arrangements for hold
ing the meeting on the May dates, it
was decided, after a conference with
the officers of the Georgia Sunday
School Association, to change the
dates to June 18th, 14th and 18th. Al +.
lanta is getting ready to entertain two
thousand delegates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
BIC FIRE IN BEEKMAN
STREET,NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK, April 3.-Fire down
town today destroyed two five-story
buildings on Beekman street The fire
occurred shortly before noon and it
was 2 o'clock before the flames were
brought under control.
The fire originated in building oc-
cupied by a paper handling concern
and spread rapidly. A fifteen-story
structure at the corner of Nassau and
Beekman streets was also damaged.
The total loss sustained is estimated
this afternoon at 100000, with an un-
known amount of insurance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
NAVY RECRUITING
STATION OPEN NOW

Lieut.. w. A. Hodgman, U. s. N, in
charge of the recruiting station in At
lanta, has announced that navy re-
cruiting station will be opened in the
postoffice building at Americus on
April 9th, and remain open for at
least two weeks. c. E. Smitherman,
chief gunner's mate, will be in charge.
Several recruits We're secured for
the navy when an officer was here sew,
eral week ago. Many young men are
expected to enlist in this magnificent
branch of the service of Uncle Sam.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
VILLA TRIES To
CAUSE REVOLTS
IN OTHER FORTS

CAMP ]. j. PERSHING AT FRONT,
April 2, (via aeroplane to Colona Dub
Ian, Mex, and wireless to Columbus, n.
NJ, April 3)--American cacalrymen en-
countered a fleeing Villa force near
(name deleted by censor) today (Sun-
day. and sounds of firing were heard.
No reports of results yet received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
NAMES GEORGIA BOYS
FOR NAVAL ACADEMY

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3.-Sen-
ator Hardwick has nominated James
L. Robertson, of Augusta, as princi-
pal to take the examination for en-,
trance to the naval academy. David
BENJAMIN Justice, of Waycross, was
appointed first alternate, and Oberlin.
Thomas cellars, of Granville, who was
offered the principals place, declined
il Mr.. Robertson is son of j. Miller
Robertson, of Augusta, and grand
nephew of Judge A. l.. Miller, of Ma
cen.
Representative Crisp has nominated
NJ. r. Gaultney, of Butler, for an An
napolis vacancy, and w. G. Bridges, ot
Unadilla, alternate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
All Night Fight Before Verdun.

PARIS, April 3.-Fighting contin-
hed all night in the Verdun region,
east of the Meuse, between Doura-
mount and Vaux, says today's first Off
cial statement.
The issue generally favored the
French west of the Meuse, the an.
nouncement adds.
A terrific bombardment was carried
on near Haumont, without effect, the
Germans lengthening the front of at
tack at that point to about two miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
SPY'S LETTERS ARE
FOUND IN LONDON

WASHINGTON, D. c., April g.
a mass of correspondence belonging to
Horst Won der Golst, an alleged Ger.
man spy, and reported to be the direct
irg head of a plot to destroy the We'll
land cannal, has been seized in London
Information concerning the seizure
reaching Washington today is to the
effect that the contents of the CORES
pondence will soon be made public by
tie British authorities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
.HOWARDS EMBARGO PLAN
TO BE HEARD APRIL 4

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3.-Rep-
resentative W. c. Adamson, of Geor-
gia, chairman of the committee on
foreign and interstate commerce,
has called meeting of the COM
mittee for next Tuesday to coduct
hearings on the resolution of Rep
resentative w. S. Howard, of Geor-
gia, proposing an embargo ON gaso
inc exports.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
GASOLINE: PROBE
RESULTS GO FOR
AID Of CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April g.
William ]. Harris of the federal trade
commission, who is in charge of the
exhaustive investigation being made
into the increase in price of gasoline,
stated today that the commission will
send to congress next week certain
facts with relation to the inquiry
A supplemental report to be made
the latter part of April, will deal with
the causes of the rise in price during
the last nine months An extensive
review of the general subject of dis
elimination in price between different
localities and different purchasers will
follow in short time. The advance
in price is so closely connected with
discrimination in price, however, that
it is expected the preliminary report
will throw light on the latter subject
The gasoline investigation is one of
the most extensive ever undertaken by
the government in the interest of the
consumer. Every phase of the oil
and gasoline industry as it affects the
cost of production, transportation and
marketing-all of which figure in the
selling price to the consumers being
reviewed. Detailed statistics are being
gathered as to the amount of crude
oil and gasoline produced during the
last three years, the amount placed in
storage, amount consumed and amount
exported. This involves tremendous
amount of statistical and research
work, and various economic inquiries.
The commissions report to con-
gress, which may include this mass Of
statistical data, may be used as the
basis for legislation to curb the rising
trend of prices, and whatever evils may
be disclosed to exist in the oil indus
try.
The federal trade commission has no
authority under the law to fix the price
of commodities. 1t can only, by in
vestigation, disclose the relation of ex-I
listing prices to basis economic facts
Authority is given to it, however, to
deal with determinations in price and
trade practices which encourage and
establish monopoly.
If the investigation discloses that re-
bates are being given or received in
connection with pipe line or other
transportation the facts relating to
such practices will be furnished to the
department of justice for its attention
Price fixing by combination will also
be called to the notice Of the depart
ment of justice. The facts being gath
cred with relation to pipe line trans
portation, will be used by the Inter
state commerce commission TO aid it in
regulating rates of transportation OF
these common carriers. Under the
Supreme court decision of June %.
1914, pipe lines are held to be subject
to regulation ty the interstate com
rlerce commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
PROMPT REPLY FOR
GERMANS COMING

WASHINGTON, d. c., April s.
American, Ambassador Kerard today
cabled the state department that the
German government has promised to
furnish prompt replies to inquiries
presented by the ambassador concern
ing attacks on the Channel liner Sus-
sex, and other vessels on whicn
American lives were endangered.
The submarine situation is being
held in status quo until reply to
Gerard's inquiries is OBJ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
REVIVAL MEETINGS
IN PROGRESS WITH
THE FURLOM LAWN

The revival meetings at Furlow
Lawn Baptist church began yesterday
with large congregations and remark
able interest.
Evangelist E. H. jennings preached
splendid sermons at both hours; SER
mons which were so plain and simple
that even the children were interested,
and yet the thought of the sermons was
SO elevated and dignified character.
Mr. Jennings is an easy and graceful
speaker, and with impressive manner
lie drives hom the truth upon his hear
ers.
Mr.. A. A Lyon, who is directing the
large chorus choir, is a leader of un
usual skill and ability, and has shown
himself the master of this department
He sang a solo at each service as well,
which attracted favorable comment.
The singing is one of the most inter
esting features of these most helpful
meetings The congregation last night
filled the auditorium to its capacity III
spite Of the rain.
Services daily throughout this week
6t p. M, and at 1880 p. m. All our
people are invited to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03

y SENATE ADOPTS THE \
y CUMMINS AMENDMENT !

\ WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3. 4
= The senate today adopt 4
= ed the Cummins amendment to \
= the army bill, creating a national =
y guard section of the army general \
= staff.
= The measure, designed to fur 4
= ther improve the national guard :
4 organization throughout the un- 4
= ion, is expected to encounter lit 4
y tie opposition when the bill comes
= up for passage in the house,
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
Lieut.. Mort COurtmartialed.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 3.-Lieut.
Mort, who was recently summoned be-
fore a courtmartial on charges of
leading a detachment of American
troops into Mexican territory to re-
cover two American soldiers who had
been captured by bandits, was found
guilty today. The court sentenced
Lieut.. Mort to be reprimanded by his
commanding officer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
RESERVE BANK HAS
NEW DISCOUNT RATES

Joseph A. McCord, governor oi
athe federal reserve bank of Atlanta,
has issued circular letter to mem
Iber banks citing the rates of discount
which became effective March 2Sth.
The discount rates established are
on commodity paper per cent,
maturity not exceeding 30 days ION
trade acceptances, 3 IL per cent,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
Revolt in chihuahua Denied.

LAREDO, Tex, April 3.-Neuvo La
redo Mexican military authorities a;
noon today declared untrue the re
ported detection of Colonel Cano's
forces in Chihuahua. These authori-
ties say Cano's forces are loyal and
working indeftigably for the appre
hension of Villa"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
Ten Dead; Eleven Hurt in Raid

LONDON, April 3-Ten persons were
killed and eleven others injured in the
Zeppelin raid over Scotland during
Sunday. In England no casualties were
sustained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
Russ Transport With Troops Sunk

BERLIN, April 3.-A Turkish sub.
marine in the Black Sea sunk 10000
ton Russian transport loaded with
troops, March 30th.
Constantinople advices state Brit
ish column in Mesopotamia was sur
prised by the Turks today and forced
to retreat, with heavy losses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
Lee Coming to Fair.

Those heard to express themselves
think that Lee county should have rep
resentation at the Third District Agrf-
cultural fair to be held in Americas
this fall, and should Lee enter which,
70 doubt she will do, she will make a
favorable and fine exhibit.
E. B. Lee, one of Lee county's young
farmers, is priding himself over tie
crop of duroc hogs he will raise this
year. He is greatly pleased with tie
crop so far, and next year thinks Of
going into this speciality on a MUCK
larger scale. He has the finest run
for the purpose on his plantation that
can possibly be found anywhere. He
is also big believer in the hog ana
hominy crop, and from 38 acres of corn
last year, his WELD was enough 30
feed eight head of mules during the
fall season, thirty head of hogs and
besides selling 125 bushels to his lab
orers, has enough corn in his barn to
over last him for the next year. Dir.
Lee has recently built home on EiE
farm, to which he intends adding to
the coming year. He is at present re-
siding in Leesburg, where he has .
handsome home, but thinks of moving
to his plantation next year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03

maturities not exceeding SO days: 0r
commercial paper, per cent. with
naturities not exceeding 80 days; on
agriculture and live stock paper. 4
her cent, for 80 days, per cent. ia
excess Of that number OF days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-03
Zep BOmbardS Dunkirk.

PARIS, April 3.-A Zeppelin dropped
numerous bombs on Dunkirk last
hight. Two civilians were killed, and
some property damage sustained.