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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13
RUCEER PLEDGES SUPPORT
TO FEDERAL JUDGES BILL
Congressman Declares He
Was Under MiSapprehen-
sion Regarding Measure
By RALPH SMITH.

WASHINGTON. Feb. I2.-The sttitud,
Of Congressman Tinsley W. Rucker OF
the Eighth district toward the federal
jUdgship bill serves clearly to demon,
strste the misrepresentation under which
certain GeOrgians are labOring with ref.
eTenCc tO the legislation.
Under the impression that the Iegisla.
ton was aiming solely at mis- lifelong
friend, Judge William T. Newman. a
Atlanta. Congressman RUCker last wesI
signified his opposition TO the measure
Upon investigation he has discovered
that the Legislation does not discrimfnat,
against Judge Newman. but is an ad
ministratisn measure. applicable TO tn.
entire country Today Mr.. Rucker CAV,
out an interview signifying his purpos.
TO support the measure.
The interview follows
On last Thursday. when nv at
tention was called 10 the bill which
allows the president TO name an ad-
ditional judge for the circuit or dis
trict court when the presiding Judge
has passed 80 years Of age. I ex-
pressed my opinion az being against
the bill as I am devoted TO Judge
Newman and 1 was under the i'm
preston that il retired him from Of
flee
Since then 1 have read the bill
GaEeLutlN ana i nave LNNeElAEdNeu II
thorOughly.
The bill was drawn a. the result
of the recommendation of the de-
partment OF justice. first by AttOr-
ney General Gregory
In its present shape II does not re-
quire the president to appoint an
additional district court judge and
only permits him 10 do so when, in
mis- Judgment. on account OF the ad-
vaucing age of the district Judge
holding the place. il is necessary TO
spare the district judge from some
OF the burden of the work.
Even then the district judge re-
tains his salary for life and is to
receive important assignments to try
important business both lin his dis
trict and throughout the United
States to the extent that he is phys
icaIIy able and desires Ia. When he
leaves his district all Of his expenses
are paid. including $40 a day for
subsistence
II really makes the office OF dis
trict court Judge even in advancing
years one of great honor and re-
sponsibility with the pleasantest
kind of occupation.
Tbs bill aDDlies to the entire
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13
Two, Glasses of German
Ships in American Ports
~ Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-There are
two classes of German ships in Amer
ican ports. Those interned are war
vessels such as the raiders Prinz Eitel
Friedrich, Kronprinz Wilhelm, and such
naval vessels as the gunboats Cor
morant at Guam and Geier at Honolulu.
The crews of these vessels, as well as
the ships. being part of the German
naval forces which have taken refuge
in neutral harbors, are informed 9s
prisoners for the duration of the war,
under provisions OF international law.
The status of the war-bound German
merchantmen is different, and so is the
status Of their crews.
The merchant ships remaining in
harbor of refuge are free to leave at
any time. Their crews are in the same 4.
status as any other aliens coming to
the United States. Any one of them
may be admitted to the country upon
fulfilling the immigration requirements.
While they are in the status of aliens
they are for the present confined aboard
their ships by the immigration authori-
ties in accordance with the steps taken
against the destruction of property or
menaces to navigation in American mar
bors.
1t is believed that Germany's inquiry
is to clear up misconceptions widely
circulated there that Germans in the
United States have been imprisoned and
that German property has been confis-
Gated. President Wilson has announced
that all foreign rights are to be respect
ed in every sense.
Definite steps to hurry mobil ization
of the nations resources as a part of
the national defense pfog am were taken
Today at a special joint session of the
national defense council and its advis-
DRY commission.
Americans personally familiar with
what has been done in Great Britain,
France and elsewhere, have been asked
to appear before the commission wnleA
hopes to be able 10 frame a report and
recommendations for submission to the
council this week
Director Clifford of the commission
explained that steps now contemplated
international situation. The discussion
today had to do with the desirability
and means of taking advantage of the
present situation to make effective cow
prehensive plans for a pc manent organ
ization Of productive resources so that
they could be drafted into the public
service in war times with little delay 81
No special legislation will be sought
at this time, althoueh the commission
will frame suggestions as to necessary
measures TO be urged at a later date.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13

Gregory had repeated this recommends
ton in 1914, and bin had been pre-
pared to carry out these recommends
tons. 1t was introduced in the house
bv CONGRESSMAN Webb and at the re-
quest of the attorney general l took
charge of it in the senate.
THE measure of the attorney general
required the president TO appoint the
new judge as soon as the old judge was
seventy. At my instance this provision
was modified.
There are about an equal number
of district and circuit court judges n
the United States to whom the provi-
sions of the new law may be applied.
The language is not the same as to
both, but in some respects it is strong
er as to circuit court judges, for the
act says he shall appoint a circuit
court Judge, and says he may ap-
point a district court judge.
"In the case of the district court
Judge he may appoint an additional
Judge when in the opinion of the presi-
dent the public welfare so requires. AS
to the circuit court judge, he must do
it where the circuit court judge on ac-
count of his advancing years is unable
to efficiently perform all the duties OF
his office. In final effect, l consider
the language as to each court the same.
THE suggestion that this distinction
was made on account of Judge Pardee
and Judge Newman is ridiculous.
81 have the greatest regard for both
of thees judges. AS to Judge Newman,
since / came to the bar in Atlanta l
have not only had for him a high re-
gard but a warm personal attachment.
1 have supported him for every office
that he has filled for forty years, and
no one was more active than In urging
his appointment as judge.
al introduced the bill in December,
1914, and never heard a suggestion from
anyone in Georgia adverse to the bill
until 1t passed the senate When first
introduced il was supported by the Re-
publicans as we'll as Democrats. one
of its warmest advocates was Senator
'Elihu Root.
ut has again received the unanimous
Endorsement of all the Democrats of
the senate and of Senator LaFollette.
1t has received the unanimous indorse-
ment of all the Democrats in the judici-
airy committee of the house.
my interest originating with the
suggestion of Judge Newman has grown
through my appreciation of the earnest
desire by the department of justice and
President Wilson that it should become
a law and by my conviction that the
legislation will be beneficial
THE Republicans are opposing the
measure because they hope to defer ap-
pointments until they may have a Re
publican in the White House and NIL
the places with Republicans.
THE wisdom of the legislation as
matter of national policy cannot be
questioned. 1t, is nationwide in its ap-
plication and it's Importance Of course.
in the south. it is desirable that APP
pointments should be made by Demo
cratic president.
"I can understand why Republicans
may desire to defer its passage for four
years, but I cannot understand why a
Democrat should.
Since this is a measure originating
with the Democratic administration ap-
plying to the entire country 1 cannot
doubt that, understanding the facts, it
will receive the cordial support OF all
Democrats in Georgia"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13
Berlin Newspaper BIameS
Gerard for Present Crisis

BERLIN. Feb. 1l.-(Nia London. Feb
12.)-The Berlin press is confirming it
self to the most perfunctory references
10 the departure of former Ambassador
Gerard. and the American embassy staff.
The Lokal Anzeiger. the only newspaper
printing editorial comment. says:
cit can hardly be said that in the
person of the representative of the
United States who left yesterday a
popular figure disappears from Berlin.
The assertion that he was a pronounced
opponent of Germany is stretching the
case bit, yet lie surely was no friend
OF Germany. and il may be calmly set
down that the relations of the United
States and Germany would have reached
far less deplorable stage if the great
transatlantic republic had been repre-
scented in Berlin in the person OF a man
who possessed a greater appreciation of
the difficulties and peculiarities of our
position and who. further. had been in
clined TO keep his government correctly
informed with respect to the campaign
OF lies and yillifcations to which we are
daily exposed.
"If. on the whole. Mr. Gerard was no
outspOken friend of Germany, he was
equally disincIined TO share the blind
admiration for England and everything
seem Obsessed. From the beginning OF
the war he Expressed his inability to see
how the entente could ever be victorious
over the central powers. and this opin-
ion he never surrendered"
The following American correspon-
dents have remained I'm Berlin: James
O'Donnell Bennett. Cyril Brown, Will
liam Bayard Hale, Oswald r Schuette
and Mr. Anderis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13
REQUEST FOR GUNS
To ARM STEAMERS
IS MADE UPON j. s.
Head of American Mercantile
Marine Submits Formal APP
pIiCatiOn for Weapons to the
Navy Department
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-P. A. S
Franklin, president of the Internationa
Mercantile Marine, today made lorna
application to the navy department fol
guns to arm the passenger liners Of thu
American line.
The possibility that the navy might
supply guns indirectly, through loan OF
sale to ship owners, has received some
consideration, put a preference for di'
iect action by the department in placing
The guns aboard is indicated by the ship
owners. ....
The request states that the company
has been unable 10 find guns elsewhere
1t is indicated that the navy depart
ment. while opposed for military rea
can merchantmen through the prohib-
tied submarine zones. favors furnishing
such ships with guns for their own de-
Tense. Inasmuch as the government
has recognized that naval stores are the
only SUPPLY of naval guns, it has beer
source does not alter the private OIL
commercial character Of ship.
The navy department, it was stated
officially. has a considerable number OF
old model three-inch to six-inch rifles
available for arming merchant ships. but
ships it would require in time of wal
and also to furnish defensive armament
for all merchantmen
QUESTION pr CREWS.
The question of simplifying trained gun
crews for merchantmen is more difficult
from a departmental HOint of view. There
is objection to withdrawing men from
the active service of the navy at this
time and there is ake some question
as to what effect such a step would
have on the status Of a ship.
French ship owners, furnished guns
by their navy, were required to make
oath that they were to be handled by
civilian crews.
Senator LaFollette today introduced {
resolution to make it unlawful for any
American merchant ship in time of peace
to depart armed from any port of the
United States for any port in another
country. 1t was not debated, but pu
on the table subject to call.
Officials today were still inclined 20
regard the latest offer of Germany to
discuss means Of preventing war, pre-
scented through the Swiss minister Sat
urday, only as an effort 10 cast on the
United States the appearance of being
belligerent. The official attitude seem
ed to De that the United States and
German governments can have no diplo-
matte dealings until Germany gives UP
her program of unrestricted submarine
warfare, and that any other advance
meanwhile serve only to becloud the is
sue OF American rights. 1t is not GER
tain whether any answer will be made
to the suggestion.
Officials noted with interest today
that the submarines toll of merchant
ships yesterday had SINK to the lowest
level since the new campaign was in
augurated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13
HOG INDUSTRY COMES
TO FRONT IN WILCOX

ROCHELLE. Feb. 12.-This county IS
among the leading sections of south
Georgia when it comes to diversification.
This week Henry Mashburn, after sup
plying his large farm, sold to one man.
500 worth Of fine hogs, and recently
j. p. Doster another prominent farmer
of Rochelle sold $500 worth of hogs
raised on his farm. Besides the large
quantities disposed of in this way which
amounts to thousands of dollars, VIII
cox farmers have their smokehouses
and cold storage plants oYerflowing
with meat and lard.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13
(By Associated Press.) L.

NY ASSoclaLed EresS')
BERLIN, Feb. 11.CBy Wireless to
the Associated Press. Via Sayville, Feb
12.)-Foreign Secretary Zimmerman
today informed the Associated Press
that he had requested the Swiss govern
ment to make inquiry in Washington re-
garding the status of the crews of in
termed German ships in American ports
Pending an answer, the seventy-twe
Americans taken by the German raider
and brought in by the Yarrowdale,
whose release had been agreed to, are
being held in Germany. the foreign sec
rotary stated.
Recurring rumors have reached Ber-
lin via London in which it was an
nounced that the United States had Sc
questered the German ships ana intern-
ed their crews No definite official de-
NAL having been received the German
government asked Switzerland to OBJ
tain specific information.
I'VE could not consent to the release.
of the Yarrowdale prisoners, which was
agreed to a week ago." said the foreign
secretary. These men had been taken
OIL armed merchantmen NnGli
had been established: They will be lib
Grated just as soon as we learn the
fate of the German crews in Americas
ports"
The release of the Yarrowdale pris-
oners was agreed, to with Ambassador
Gerard on the eve of the break in rela-t
tions, but the possibility of the German
crews being interned in the United
States prompted the admiralty to rez
scind the orders. p
Herr Zimmerman reaffirmed his pre-
vious statement that the Americans now.
In Germany will be permitted to move
about unmolested and be perfectly free
to leate the country wheAver they de-
sire. even if the break threatens to reach
the ultimate stage. This intention is
based on the impression prevailing here
that the United States is not contem-
plating any steps with respect TO Ger
man civilians that might compel Ger
many to reconsider the position she mas
now definitely taken.
These and similar considerations call
culated to work out to mutual advan-
tage are said to be incorporated in
modernized draft of the treaty of 1893.
which is now awaiting the approval OF
both governments. The complete text
of the revised version has not yet been
made public.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13
BERLIN IS MOVED BY
FEAR FOR SAFETY Of.
.TEUTON CREWS IN j. s.
Foreign Secretary Asks Swiss
Embassy to Determine Fate
of kaiSer'S Subjects and
Ships in American Ports
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-General
Carranza has sent a note to the United
States. Argentina, Brazil and Chile, as
well as to all other neutral nations.
asking them to join in an agreement
to prohibit the export from their coun-
tries to the warning European nations
of foodstuffs and munitions of war. 1
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13

country and is regarded by the de-
partment of justice as absolutely
necessary.
President Wilson earnestly sup
ports the passage of the dill and II
is regarded as a democratic measure
which all the Democrats Of the SEN
ate and all the Democrats OF the
house judiciary committee have ap-
proved. II gives an opportunity
during the next four years 10 put
between 25 and 80 Democrats on the
federal bench and this is regarded
as so important to the national wel-
fare that President Wilson is urg-
ing all Democrats to give il cordial
support.
I believe now that il is my duty to
support the bill and shall do so.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-13
All Georgia Brigade
Officers Are Ordered
To Be Mustered Oui

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 12.-An officers
of the Georgia brigade who are now alb
sent from Camp Cotton on leave with
the execution of those who are respon.
sible for military property have beer
ordered by the war department to re-
port to the commanding general of theiI
home district for immediate muster out
of the federal service.
Those officers who have property &C
counts have been ordered to report i'm
mediately to Camp Cotton preparatory
to muster out. All enlisted men absent
on furlough will be mustered imme-
dfately.
These orders are taken to indicate
the Georgia brigade will be returned TO
the home station and mustered out
within thirty days. 1t was stated to-
day that regiments will not be released
until the records and accounts have
been completed. The Fifth Georgia will
not be delayed on account of this.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

lage of Carrizozo on Saturday,
February 18th, A. d. 1917, the
object and purpose of which is
TO elect to the various offices
hereinafter named;
One Mayor of the Village Of
Carrizozo.
Four other trustees Of the VIII
lage Of Carrizozo.
One Clerk of the Village of
Carrizozo.
And the Board appoints the
following Election Judges for
said Election.
w. w. Stadtman
Ed. r.. Kelley
Manuel Gonzales.
The Court House is designated
as the polling place.
Melvin Franks, Chairman.
VIM. Ferguson, Member.
r. A. Duran. Member.
Attest;
o.. T. Nye, County Clerk.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

ing Of large areas Of public lands
thereby. Protests have also
been filed in this Office against a
number Of such selections. Much
space was given in the above
referred to special agents re-
ports relative to these shoe.
string selections"
The governor is authorized to
select for specified purposes by
the provision Of the enabling act
Of June 20, 1910, public lands in
the state which are subject to Sc
lection. Law does not prescribe
the form in which selections
may be made, nor does it vest
authority in the land department
to designate the person to whom
the selected lands shall be leased
or sold By the state. Notwith-
standing the fact that apparent
hardship t. other land claimants
may be %occasioned at times, yet
il is not practicable to prevent
the selection of such lands sub
ioct thereto, which has been
made for special or prospective
value 10 the state bocadse of fa-
vorablc location or otherwise foi
the benefit Of the particular OBJ
jecls or institutions for which
the selection is made. Further
more, the state is entitled under
the act to select such lands sub.
jet to selection, in such amounts
and localities as it seems advis.
able, until its right to select shall
have been exhausted, and it ma
lease such lands as it shall have
obtained title to, in such manner
us the laws of the state shall au.
thorize. Attention has been cal
led to the fact that the state ha'
obtained Withdrawals Of large
areas of unsuryeyed lands with.
in the state under the act o.
Aug. Is, 1894, and that prior t
the approval Of selections made
by the state within such with
drawn areas leases have beer
made in favor of large CATTLE
companies. Continued N lex
Week.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16
AyISO

Compramos muebles de segun-
DO mano " papamos los meiores
precios, dinero en- Ia mano, y
vendemos cosas de segunda
mano. por precios regulares.
Antics cue venda las cosas
que tienc para vender, deye de
Yer auosot.os, q i9 tieuda de SCI
gundO mano. KELLEY a SON.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

In accordance with the statutes
in such case made and provided,
We the undersigned County Com
missioners within and for tie
County Of Lincoln, hereby pro
claim and give puplic notice of
an Election to be held in the VIII
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

We have some very fine upland
Kansas Prairie Hay. We believe
a little of it fed to the weak and
doubtful ones will see them safe
~ through the winter. Hum
phrey Brothers.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16
Furniture Wanted.

We pay highest cash prices for
your household goods. Call
Kelley e Sons, phone 9G or call
at their 2nd-hand store.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

Lost 90 d fligree fountain
pen, Aiten-Lambert, or Alec
make. Suitable reward for re-
turn to Outlook office.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

Lost black skunk fur neck
piece between Eating House
and Crystal theater. Reward
for return to Mrs. Quincy at
hotel. 20
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

Sometimes Trouble musaucrad,s as
Joy, but we recognize him before he
plays one tune ON the fiddle, for the
fiddle strings snnp. and the dancers
fall down, and darkness browns the
lights.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

We buy hides and pelts- high
est prices guaranteed. CarriZozo
Co.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

For Sale Parke Davis Com
pany's Blacklegoids. The Tits
worth Co.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

Fine Bronze Turkeys for sale,
six hens and a Gobler, for brood
ing purposes $500. Call or
write Three River Ranch.
For Sale: Yoarling Hereford
Bulls. The Ellsworth Company
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-02-16

TAPPLE and PEACH Trees, all
sizes very fine, 124 cents each at
Nursery, Oscuro, New Mexico.
e. G. RaTety. PIG
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-15

Jay and honor roll systems. Any student who has been neither ab- zeut nor tar1V and has % in de. 8ortmeat and B IL general aV=
 rage. viii be given a haH-Ao-i= lay al Che eaa # tae noath. F. be on the monthly honor roiI, <
 ldeat must have le0 ia=attea= 5auee.- -punctaatt7@aaa aenars
 uett. and s in general ave.ase.
 The home ereditsysJem, winch s to be started tic Isl next month. will be explained Pa
 rous' Day, which will he Ffi- lay. The parents are urged so )e present at this time. Ne specia program will be prepared IS the object of this day is to show you the student s work as { really is in daily recitatlons.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-15
Money to Loan on Real Estate Security at reason able Rates. No Red Tape or Long Waiting.
 Fl. B. Mckenzie.
SUTTON SCRAPS

Now as the corn s most all III, and the cotton $ most all out, we'll soon be ready to rest again from our spell of hustIinR about.
 Fine weather fine crops nigh selling high buying.
 Bro. FeIts filled his regular ap oointment at Liberty church Sunday.
 Bro. Waddle of Little Rock, preached at Bethel Sunday night.
 Preston White from Whites Chapel, has just moved down town. He has moved his black smith shop to MT. Tompkin's old stand. He is prepared to do car repairing also.
 The Sutton School will give an entertainment Friday night, Nov ember 10. It is reported that there will be something new Tn the way of entertainment. 1t will include a representative trip around the world, in which there will be on exhibition a col lection of rare animals, and curos of this and other eoun- tries. Oklahoma s Choctaw Ma gician and Africa's smallest lee turer, (27 inches talD, will be there, and other things repre- senting life in the various na- tions. This event viii he given as rest and recreation from one quarter of hard work The school sends this invitation to everybody. Come and have a good time.