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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
THE STATE ROAD.

Of late the w. & A. road, in truth the
state road, has been the subject for
much discussion. Really, the matter
first gained prominence several years
ago when the time drew near for the
lease to expire. Several general assem-
blies have had their most earnest at
tention occupied with free and unlim.
tied debate over the state road.
New life is engendered into the
movement because of the utterances of
Governor Harris, who intimates that
he is in favor of selling the road. From
many sources has come this sugges-
ton. but sometimes it has had some
ail-hnowing eyes cast skeptically up
or it.
This paper has viewed the state road
In various lights and under different
conditions. And has come to the con
c!usion that the best interests of the
state of Georgia demand that the road
be sold-and the state get out of the
railroad business. The state of Geor
gia has no more right to own and con-
duct railroad than it has to operate
mercantile store; brick plant or a
newspaper. The founders of this gov
, eminent did not intendd that the state
| in itself should compete with private
business
If the railroads of Georgia conduct
ed their business without regard to the
public interests and the welfare OF
the citizens it would be different-very
different. But recent reforms and
laws in our state have placed the rail-
roads under the direct supervision f
the state railroad commission. This
body IS in reality governing board
with full control as to fundamental
matters in the handling of the rail
roads Of the state. The Interstate
Commerce Commission is exercising a
/ big hand in the management of the
railway ssytems of the country. So
the people are not helpless before the
onrush Of corporations, and this buga-
boo dissipates any idea that the state
needs road to protect its interests.
Considerable legal discussion has
talteu place over the w. &, A. road
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
THE MEXICAN POT.

Disturbance anew has broken out in
Mexico.
! A force of bandits numbering about
five hundred under the leadership OF
General Francisco Villa raided the
American town of Columbus, New
Mexico, Tuesday, burning, destroying
and killing. They begun the attack
unawares to the citizens and encount
cred patrol of American calvary, also
surprised
Congress is boiling over with rage.
and the big runs with little bores in
that body, will soon be firing theic
canister. They will rare and rage;
pitch and pose; tussle and toss-play-
ing true to form.
Over in the White House sits calm
Iman, commissioned by the American
people to steer the ship of state and
guard their interests. This he will do
undoubtedly, and he will never be
found unfaithful to a trust.
But likely he will be handicapped in
this instance by words, blunder AMI
buster from congress.
The Mexican situation is fearful. 1t
is bad enough for Americans to be
slaughtered within the confines Of
tneir own borders, but it is still worse
to have our own land raided by the
demons of hell, led by a lieutenant CT
the devil. villa is bandit; a thief; a
murderer-and the rife shot needs to
be put into use.
The best way out-or the best way
IN to the Mexican situation has var
led commentators. We believe the
people of the south are content to let
President Wilson handle this question
alone, single-handed and without the
aid and advice of congress.
If it is found necessary to invade
Mexico either with or without the con-
sent of General Carranza, the de facts
head of the turbulent government,
then let us be about it. Time is valu-
able and public sentiment is quick to
form results.
If the death of Villa will stop the
reign of fire, murder and war in Mex
ieo-then it is the duty of the United
States to capture and kill lin, even if
it takes every soldier under our flag to
accomplish it.
The Mexican situation has been u
thorn in the side of the peace Of mind
of the American people for several
years. 1t has grown cutting.
We want peace in Mexico-even if it
takes war to get it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
The Public
Safety ValUe

OuISCS v uIOC
The editor has received the follow
ing communication from R. F. Duck
worth, well known in Georgia, as he
was formerly president of the Farm
er's Union, and editor of the FARMERS
Union journal The article gives some
OF Mr.. Duckworths views on promi-
l,ent questions before Georgians today.
The article IS:
This is no time for soft pedal can
didates for governor. The people want
Glance to vote for man who has
some definite Jews and is not afraid.
The governorship is not badge of
honor to be assed around, but should
be filled by leader, leader with def
rite views, not only about prohibition,
hut about other issues that vitality con
Germ the state of Georgia.
A man with platform who is not
afraid to defend it is badly needed. l
suggest a platform, but not candi-
date
The following in my judgement
would be the proper form for stating
4 platform:
LIST. 1 pledge myself to call con-
ference of Superior court judges of the
state to recommend legislation and
judicial action for enforcing the law
and preventing lynchings In Georgia.
End. Georgia has strong prohibition
laws. I am in favor of their enforce
ment but am opposed to the con-
tinued agitation of the subject, to the
detriment of other issues in which the
citizens of the state at this time more
vitality concerned.
3rd l am opposed to the selling of
the state road, but favor leasing it. ri
the railroads do not give the state a
fair deal, will then advocate build
irg to the sea, and state operation. r.
will not permit the state road paral-
leled.
4th l favor graduated land tax
that will cause the idle lands of Geor-
gia to be cut into small farms and sold
to our homeless farmers and those that
may come to Georgia from other states.
5th. I favor putting solicitors gen.
eral on salary, thereby abolishing
tbs unjust and hampering fee system.
9Th. 1 favor general reorganiza-
tion Of our justice court system, with
a view to an equitable compensation
for justices, bailiffs and jurors.
18th, 1 am unalterably opposed to-
the Loan Shark and as a means to
the SYSTEMS elimination, favor the
paying of employees of all corpora
Ntions bi-monthly.
Sth. / will insist upon the attorney
general enforcing all state urury laws
and if additional legislation is needed
for the suppression of unjust usury
charges, 1 will support such legisla-
ton.
9Th. will do everything within my
power to eliminate illiteracy in Geor-
gia and with view to that end, advo-
cate conference of the school trus-
tees, boards of education and school
auperintendents in each county to dis
cuss the best plans, these meetings to
&c followed by state conference to
recommend some sound legislation on
the subject.
R. F. DUCKWORTH.
Union City, Ga, March 8, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
Sneaking of q bride.

Speaking of bride, an Illinois
newspaper says 'she enjoys the &C
Quaintance of every one who knows
her" This is appreciated because you
know you know some people whose ac-
euaiutance you don't enjoy at all. We
take ii that this is a rather remarkable
young woman Columbus ENQUIRER
Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Franc Mangum, on the Macon News,
devoted two columns Wednesday to
heavyweight editorials instead of para
graphs. That might be some folks
idea of keeping the country in the mid
die of the road, but not ours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

There is as much debris in the New
York harbor as has been taken out of
the Panama canal. And that's not in
Guiding the debris in that city which u
on land
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

1t was pleasurable news from France
to know that they are making love in
the good old-fashioned way. 1t might
60 well over this way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Our advice is for the congress to sit
Steady-and let the president talk on
this Mexico business. If he asks for
troops give em to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Tine Waycross Journal Herald says
cooking is profession. We have seen
some examples of it we thought a
crime.-Savannah Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Looks like Funston must get busy
from "Pitchfork Ben" Tillman might
go down in history along with You
may fire when ready Gridley."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Governor Nat Harris is getting up
some of that ire of the SOS, and when
he begins to move there will be trou-
BILE for somebody.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

The Germans drive, and then the
French counter attack-which attack
must be like some PUSHES we've seen
for the pie counter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Looks like we can't keep out of some
kind of trouble, but good hand is at
the helm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

March 18th is approaching with
steady tread-and just as the hangman
ties his moose
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

The Atlanta women are fighting for
Emory-which is better than suffrage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

The two gubernatorial candidates
are trailing each other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

A little war every now and then is
relished by the best of men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Sitting ON the fence goes better than
fixing 'em--some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Americanism--is nothing but one
purpose with one will all the time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

If we must clean up Mexico, let's
get about the business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Don't know what he's going to do,
but we're with the President.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Shall women all dress alike?
Heaven forbid, chorus the women.
Shall they dress at all? "--i"
MARBLE the men.-Griffin News and
Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

ruts up the primary entrance fee
Savannah Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

The Capital Removal" question will
10 down. The people of Georgia are
going to put the capital in their
midst" before they get through with it.
1t is entirely too far from the present
center of wealth and population
Ealdosta Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
THE NEWSPAPER TALK

What is rhubarb pie? Sounds like
-Thomasville Times.
What is an armed ship?" is the ma
tional problem that has supplanted the
old doubt about what whiskey was
Atlanta Journal.
None of us believe a candidate IS
really going to run for office until lie
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

AS returns come in from Washing
ton, more than ever are we impressed
tnat many congressman and senators
have heard from home.-Tiftou
Gazette.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

The burning question now is: Is the
honeymoon ended when the groom eats
onions every day for dinner and wants
more for superintendent Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Moewe certainly is a cat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Americas, Ga, March 10, 1916
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

News and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14

New York. Arg Rehabilitation in any form of the
oversy between the railroads and the Big -Four broherhoods
the eight-hour day and time and half overtime
refused today by the union when they told the United
States Board of Mediation and Cancellation that they would
abitrate their demand if the contingent demands
of the railroads withdrawn They refused suggest
any other plan for settlement
They then asked by the board take part in
interviews, which President Wilson asked with both
parties before to break They agreed The conference
committee of railway also made plans Wash
ngton for the same purpose tomorrow.
In spite of the union attitude, which indication of
yielding by the railway there just aap, Of
hope tonight of compromise This from the side
Austin Garretson grand chief of the Order of Railway
Conductors and chief spokesman for the broherhood
asked about the possibilities of omorrow's meeting He sad
II have comment to make what the President may
succeed in doing
This seemed leave small possibility that the unions
might be talked into other than strike by the
President Much they feel that their just few
to strike if can be avoided.
'They might be willing to arbitrate if they felt they
would get DEAL said of the delegates For in
stance if the President would fix up arbitration board that
would include grand chiefs who could under
stand position and fight for it. But want the kind
of arbitration got in the Western railways dispute
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14
FEEL CAUSE. is JUST:
DON'T WANT TOSTRIKE
Railway Employees in Brotherhoods Are Firm Demands But
Will Arbitrae if Assured of Square DeaGreat Business
Interests Are Moving Toward COMPROMISE Another Week
Before Break.
TODAY DETERMINES ACTION

York 1s-whether there to be general
o will
Washington
President w. L.
OF Of
OF A
b w. w
delegates tonight
Washington
a
a a
spokesman before
called
Presidents
w G.
d. C.,
disappointment
concerning settlement
railways employees
\ ont the would nj Inn
ii reaching a
4 l
t
decision is arrived a personal conference
II shall hold myself
Washington
WOODROW WILSON" x
Copies the letter delivered Judge Chambers
During the afternoon the Big Four broherhods had refused
half They o
Mediation Cancellation
plan a settlement of the controversy,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14
.T0xAWAY DAM BREAKS;
!. LAKE IS ON RAMPAGE
Wall of Water Rushes Down Upon
tire Industrial Centcrs of South
Carolina

Asheville. y. c.. Aug. IA wall OF
water Is rusing down on the great In
dustriai section Of South Carolina to-
night, following the collapse of the
Lake Toxaway. n c., dam, accord
ing 10 word received here tonight.
Anderson. Greenville. Seneca and
other mill towns are threatened
Warnings have been telephoned to
all points in the Toxaway Valley and
the Chuga Valley sections of South
Carolina. which are menaced.
The path of the flood in North Car
DINA Is a sparsely inhabited region.
and at late hour tonight no lives
had been reported lost
First word OF the dam going out
came from the railway agent at Lake
Toxaway. and was followed by a
phone message from tie Toxaway
Inn. confirming the news. The dam
age at Lake Toxaway Is reported
small.
The dam, which cost about $50. 900.
was an eighth OF a mile long. The
lake itself Is artificial. being created as
part OF a resort. 1t covered more
than 500 acres. and at some points
was more than Is feet deep. It was
totally wrecked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14
VII SON UNDETERMINED
TO PREVENT STRIKE

ing the lAy-offs, for, they declared, no
one else in Richmond will e.lploy
| them when they discover that they
are working in the South Richmond
plant, knowing that they will be sent
for as soon as work becomes brisk
again.
They also stated that the conditions
under which they work are not the
best. They said that the room in
which they are employed here are
only two windows and the room is
constantly filled with flying powder
After hearing the talks from the
women representatives of the union.
together with members of the sur
rage and Housewives League, ex-
pressed their intention of fighting the
matter to a finish.
President n. A. White. OF the Gem
| Trades and Labor Union. appointed
the following committee to wait on
, the management of the company. in
behalf of the girls: Howard r. Golvin.
F. A. Cosby. J. II. Gardner, G. l..
Wilcox, f. Il. Maxey and c. +. Bot
toms Members OF this committee will
wait upon the management of the
Southern Manufacturing Company to-
day and a report will be Immediately
made to the union with reference to
their accomplishments.
Girls Fight Is Unions Fight.
One OF the American Federation Of
Labor organizers. who delivered a
talk at the meeting yesterday after
noon, declared that the girls fight Is
going to be the unions fight and II
necessary No viii TAKE the matter up
with the national body He advised
the young women TO remain at their
homes and await developments.
The following prominent Richmond
suffragists were present and took a
part in the meeting: DR.. Helen Love
Boisseux Miss j. S. Jennings. Mrs
A. B. McCrone. Mrs. Roy K Elan
nagan. Miss Lola Catesby Jones and
Miss f. d. Hill. They told the young
ladies that they can be depended upon
TO do everything in their power In
behalf of their cause.
Some OF the prominent labor men
present were: President II. A. White.
Vice President r. T. Bowden. Secre-
tary Frank A. Jones. of the Central
! Trades and Labor Council, G. l.. Will
/ cox and Howard r Colvin, organizers
of the American Federation of Labor;
r. E Maxey. secretary. and Frank A.
Cosby. treasurer of the Building
Trades Council: c. E. Bottoms, OF
| the Metal Trades Council: J. II.
Gardner and other prominent mem
! bers Of the Richmond labor move
ment,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14
TEUTON ALLIES ARE
RAPIDLY RETREATINC
ORGANIZED LABOR WILL
BACK WOMEN IN STRIKE
Working Girls Are Advised by Local Union Remain Home
Until Grievances Are Observation-Disclosures
and Housewives Also Sympathize.

Advising the working women who.
Saturday morning refused to continue
working at the present salary basis,
and walked out OF the Southern Manu-.
featuring Company, South Richmond,
TO remain at their homes until their
grievances are rectihed. the Central
Trades and Labor Council. together
with its sixty allied local unions,
which have an approximate member
ship of 10000. yesterday afternoon
took a hand In the strike.
A meeting was held yesterday in
the Labor Temple. Fifth and Marshall
Streets, to consider the advisability OF
acting in the matter, and. after hear
ing the striking womens side OF the
matter. representatives of the vari-
Gus Richmond unions declared that
they are solidly behind them. and that
they contemplate helping them night
their cause to finish.
Members of the Equal Suffrage
League of Richmond and of the
Housewives League attended the
meeting and asserted that they stand
ready to lend any aid within their
power to help the young women
cause.
All Of the young ladies who walked
In number-were present at the meet
ing, ara several of them made talks
with reference to the treatment they
have received. The women declared
Il hat mp ia eighteen .Vlnnjbs.agn they
were working on a piecework basis
aud were able TO earn from sl2 to
SIS per week when they had the work
10 do. The pieeework plan was then
abolished, and the young ladies were
given 81 per day. A short while ago
they were again put back on piece
work. but on a reduced basis, which
made II impossible for them to earn
more than $3.50 per day. while most
OF them averaged only about $i.25.
The young ladies declared that they
wouldn't mind working either on the
day scale or on the present piecework
basis were they given work to do
throughout the year. but the~ pointed
out the fact that they averaged only
from Ave to seven months OF work
each year. making 1t impossible for
them TO make a good living.
Have No steady Work.
They admitted the fact that they
could make more at the Southern
Manufacturing Company while they
had work. but that II was sometimes
ont half the time. They further
pointed out that Il was impossible for
them 70 procure other positions dur
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14
VICTOR EMMANUEL SEES
VICTORY ON HORIZON
THANKS HIS SOLDIERS For VAIL
ANT SERVICE AGAINST ENEMY.

Rome. Aug. liking Victor EN-
manuel has addressed the following
proclamation to the army;
But short time has elapsed since
you interposed an insurmountable bar
rier to powerful enemy forces at
tempting to invade the. rich Italian
plains from the Trentino
To-day you have conquered strongly
fortified enemy positions. 1t is throug h
your bravery that Italy. rejoicing
clasps Gorixia to her bosom. This VIC
tory is an important step on the glor-
ious march leading to the fulfllment
OF our national aspirations.
Soldiers OF Italy. you will achieve
the victory which already looms on
the horizon. Let the memory OF your
brothers glorious achievement DO an
example Risorgimento. heroes. and en-
courage you in your struggle against
the secular enemy OF the race.
Il am proud to be your chief and
thank you in the name OF the Fa.
theriand which looks upon you with
admiration. love and gratitude"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14
HUGHES PETTlFOCCINC
|SAYSSE( RETARY M'ADOO

washington. Aug. l3.-"Mr. Hughes
Is merely pettifogging." said Secre-
tary McAdoo today. HE 10 welcome
to a monopoly OF that field. The chase
LIS a very unfortunate ono for his
purpose. II thought that the pub
lie was really interested, I would make
a statement about It,"
Mr.. McAdoo's remarks were called
forth by the charge made by Charles
e. Hughes. In Missoula, Mont. last
night that Henry Ciapp. assistant ap.-
praiser At New York. had been re-
moved by the Secretary OF the Treas
ury to make n place for Daniel E.
Finn. son of Battery Dan"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14
ALLAN OFFENSIVE IS
|sTUDB0RhlY RESISTED
:. Than fB.OOO Austrisns Are Pris-
eners. WhiIe Asstrians Get
5000.

anAon, Aug. l3.--Confronted by ~
|91ned resistance. tunctured with
Itsrmined Austrian counterattack .
italian Offensive on the Isonxo
81 has lost much of Its Roadway.
|osress IL reported. however. by the
p Office at Rome, the advance In
4 Carso plateau having been pushed
rse-nfths OF a mile beyond Opachia-
n. whose capture was announced
pterday.
~ the south. near Monfaieone, two
Erhts have been carried, while cas-:
| 0orisia IN advance 10 reported. The
nm drive has Melted more than H..
urssoners since IT. incsptien. Ia
eane speriod yienna reports the
6see q L0oo ltallana
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-14
HANOVER AROUSED OVER
COURTHOUSE ELECTION
Removal of County seat 70 Assinnd TO
BE Decided Tues
dnt.

Ashland, Va. Aug. l3.-~Not In years
has Hanover County been stirred as
in the present campaign being waged
for the removal Of the county court
house TO Ashland. a vote on which will
be taken Tuesday, August Is. During
the past week meetings. debates and
other activities on the question have
been carried out In every section OF
the county. and the greatest interest
10 being manifested in the proposed
removal of the courthouse from its
old location at Hanover.
For some time the question of NOV
ing the county seat to Ashland has
been agitated. and being determined
that the matter may at last be settled
a petition was circulated that an cleo
ton be called by the Judge. Both sides
have been actively engaged In the
campaign the county being aroused
from one end to the other the oppos-
ing elements wasing the contest with
increased vigor in the last few days.
Due to the historic association Of
tho old courthouse at Hanover. the
| sentiment Of some OF the citizens Of
the county are for 1t remaining there.
but its removal to Ashland II urged
| because that 10 the only incorporated
town in the county. 10 centrally To-
| Gated. accessible, and considered by
| the majority as being the logical
place for the county seat. 1t has been
| pointed out In addition that the erec-
| tion OF Jail and the alterations and
repairs which the old building must
have. will impose a burden OF expense
on the county nearly as large as that
which will be imposed by the erection
OF new buildings In Ashland.
Both sides are claiming victory in