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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23
SAM OLIVE AND
JOHN HOLDER TO
Be REELECTED

ATLANTA, April 23.-It is two
months until the lawmakers of Geor-
gia come to Atlanta for their annual
session, but already discussion is go
ing on concerning its organization and
the legislation that will feature the
session. Although many of the legis-
lators, familiar figures in the halls of
the house and senate, will again rep
resent the folks back home" there
will be new faces-a new legislature
in the sense that the organization will
be brand new.
Fortunately, presiding officers of
both houes in the last legislature are
asking to be reelected. John n.
Holder, former speaker of the house,
has no opposition for reelection, and
if he did, according to talg here, it
would be next to impossible to defeat
him. Mr.. Holder has a peculiar and
pleasing hold upon legislators, just
as he has upon the folks hereabouts
and over the state plain John Hol-
! der" as he is often spoken of, is prob
ably one of the best informed men in
Georgia on state questions and leg
islation. He has made it a study for
many year and he knows it like a
book. ASK John Holder; he knows, "
is common remark among lawmak-
ers. Common schools, good roads,
agricultural matters and things like
that which interest the common run
of people, are dear to the heart of
Mr.. Holder, and this may account for
his great popularity as man and a
lawmaker. Newspaper men like him,
like him immensely, and although they
know he will be the next speaker if
he wants the place, they are already
for him, tooth and nail'
The election of Sam Olive, of Au-
gusta, as president of the senate,
seems an assured fact Iawrla6e1
close to him, who have been in At
lanta say that his pledges in the new
senate make it impossible to defeat
him, no matter who may oppose him.
d. F. McClatchey, secretary of the
senate, and E. B. Moore, clerk of the
house, have no opposition.
The big question at the June session
of the legislature will he highways.
The state highway commission, of
which Judge T. e. Patterson, Of the
prison commission, is chairman, has
gone into the subject thoroughly and
will have several bills for the body
! to consider.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23

W. w. Shark, Jr., of Waycross, is d
visitor in the city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23

H. G. Miller, of Moultrie, spent sew
eral hours in Americas this morn
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23

J. W. Skies, of Albany, was visi-
tor in the city today.
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AMERICUS CITIZENS TO
ATTEND TAX HEARING

Several members of the Chamber of
Commerce will go to Albany Thursday
morning to attend the hearing there,
beginning at 10 O'Clock, of the state
tax commission on the proposed tax
bill. The party will leave Americas
at $3.50 a. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23

Just Received shipment of new
SHEET MUSIC. BELL The Jeweler.
23-tf
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C. C. league came to Americas this
morning from Macon on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23

Dillon Akers, of Atlanta, was in
Americas yesterday, coming on bust
ness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23

Charles L. Clark, of Asheburn, was a
visitor in Americas this morning.
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Tax Digest Notice.

The city books for making tax re-
turns for 1919 are ope nfrom April l
10 July /. E. J. ELDRIDGE,
apr6-jly1 City Clerk and Treasurer.
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Automobile Livery. Ring Americas
Taxicab Co. Phone 825. Res. Phone
646. l.. l.. Compton. 6-tf
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MERE MENTION
ABOUT TOWN

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Just Received shipment of new
SHEET MUSIC. BELL The Jeweler.
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w. w. Shark, Jr., of Waycross, is a
visitor in the city today.
s. H. Stue, of Richland, was bust
ness visitor here this morning.
Dillon Akers, of Atlanta, was in
Americas yesterday, coming on bust
ness.
Wanted-FiYe or six good mechan.
les, regular work, with good pay for
right men. Can use few helpers who
want to learn the trade. Americas
,, Automobile Co., Walter Rylander,
Manager.
R. E. Crush, of Savannah, spent the
day in Americas and vicinity, look
ing after business interests.
c. E. Strickland, of Swainsboro
spent the morning in Americas.
A. L. Green is a prominent Macon
| citizen, who was in the city today.
Edwin Ryals is aettnding the Cen
tennial celebration in Savannah this
week.
Charles L. Clark, of Asheburn, was a
visitor in Americas this morning.
c. C. league came to Americas this
morning from Macon on business.
J. W. Skies, of Albany, was a visi-
tor in the city, today.
H. G. Miller, of Moultrie, spent sew
eral hours in Americas this morn
ing.
ralph Lane son of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. T. Lane, who spent two years in
the navy, has received his discharge
and is at home again. He was a gun
ner on the supply ship Newport News,
a converted German vessel, and made
! four trips across the the Atlantic with
supplies for our army in France He
saw several submarines, he says, and
reports having completely demolish-
ed raft which was mistaken from
his vessel for boche u-boat
Joseph l.. Harper, son of Judge w.
NJ. Harper, of the City court, return
ed to Americas Tuesday after an alb
sence of a year and half in the
navy. He bears the rank of first class
heavy gun pointer, and was assigned
for duty aboard the U. S. S. Westerner
He is now member of the naval re-
serve, having been retired to mac
tive duty.
Automobile Livery. Ring Americas
TaXicab Co. Phone 825. Res. Phone
646. l.. l.. Compton. 6-tf
TAX NOTICE.
The state and county books open
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23

April 25.-Camp Macarthur, Waco.
Texas.
April 2S.-Camp Upton, Yaphank,
Long Island. N. Y.
April 2S.-Camp Dodge, DesMOines,
la.
April 2S.-Camp Travis, San An.
tonic, Texas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-23

May Camp Funston, Fort Riley,
Kansas.
May Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg.
Miss.
May Camp DeVans, Aver, Mass.
May Clamp Sherman, ChillicOthe.
Ohio.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
NO SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE
IN PITTSBURG DISTRICT

Pittsburg Pa, Sept. 29.-Reports from
corporations, union headquarters police
and other sources in the Pittsburg dis
trict today did not indicate a substan-
tial change in the steel workers strike,
now entered upon its second week. No
serious break was reported at the large
independent plant Of the Jones and
Laughlin Company in this city, against
which the unions had announced an in
tensive campaign to shut down the
works. A company representative said
that about the same number of men as
reported last week were at the works
today, while at union headquarters it
was. reported that fewer workers an.
swered the whistle than on any other
day since the strike started.
The Pennsylvania works Of the Ma
tional Tube Company in this city closed
last week. opened for operation today.
but whether production will amount TO
much cannot be stated until late in the
day.
Homestead, Braddock, Du Quesne and
Clarion plants of the Carnegie company
were reported as operating on about the
same basis as last week. though there
were conflicting claims by each side as
to the number of men in the works.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
TAKING
ABSOLUTE REST BY
ORDER OF DOCTOR
HE HAD A MOTOR RIDE IN WASH.
INGTON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
TO GET FRESH AIR

Washington, Sept 29.-Back at the
White House after an absence of 2j
days, President Wilson today was begin.
ming the period of absolute rest pre-.
scribed by his physician as necessary for
his recovery from nervous exhaustion
which cut short his speaking trip for
tn peace treaty.
in bulletin issued last night, DIR.
Grayson, the presidents physician. said
Mr.. Wilson, had a fairly comfortable
day"
After a short motor ride Sunday af
ternoon in the open air, which was
thought beneficial as a contrast went to
bed early.
President Wilson spent a restless
night last night, but was sleeping this
morning. Rear Admiral Gsyson. his
personal physician, announced today.
The president arose shortly after II
o'clock, but remained in his room. He
was said to be apparently somewhat
refreshed after his sleep.
would remain in seclusion at the White
House for the present
The industrial conference called for
October will be held despite the pres
ident's Illness, but whether the presi
dent will attend will depend upon the
progress he makes toward recovery
The presidents condition. Secretary
Tumulty said, would not justify his at
tendance.
The president will not be able to re.
ceive formally Niscount Grey. the Brit.
ish ambassador who arrived here Sat
urday.
President Wilson will not receive
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of
Belgium at the White House until they
return from a tour of the United States,
it was learned definitely today at the
White House.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
NORTH TEXAS STOCK
MEN WILL ENTERTAIN
EDITORS At SHERMAN
Especial to The Ardmoreite)

sherman, Texas. Sept. 29.--J. r.
Westbrook of Denison, chairman, ban
quet committee of the Grayson Coun-
ty Live Stock Association, is making
plans for the big celebration in honor
of the visiting newspaper men who
come to the Live Stock Fair in Sher-
man. October 2l.25. In discussing the
matter Chairman Westbrook said:
we realize that the future of the
southwest is largely dependent upon
the farmer and especially upon the
stock farmer No matter how high
cotton may go, stock farming will al
ways be of paramount Importance.
The newspaper men are our best
friends. They have preached "diversi-
ficauon" and stock farming" in sea
son and out Of season, and we want to
take occasion of this live stock fair
to have them as our guests and show
them our appreciation Of the splendid
effort they have put forth in behalf
OF the live stock industry"
While this banquet is being given
by the live stock men of Grayson
county, the movement for more live
stock and better livestock concerns
the entire southwest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30

OMAHA, NEB, Sept. 29.-Mayor Edward P. Smith of
Omaha injured late yesterday when mob attempted hang
him during rong here, still in critical condition
a local hospital this morning At the hospital it stated
that the had recovered consciousness His physician
Dr. E. c. Henry, however said too early to make any
definite statement to the mayors condition.
The mayor DR.. Henry stated had suffered bad wound
the right eye An Xay picture would be taken
tain bullet wound the doctor said Dr. Henry also
said the had bad wound around his neck caused when
members Of the mob attempted to hang him.
With federal troops patrolng both the negro and down
town sections of the city, it believed that the authorities
would be able to prevent any possible fresh outbreak
The troops ordered the city night from Forts
Omaha and Crook by order of the secretary war;
authorities had appealed to him for aid
Some Of the soldiers supplied with machine guns.
Rotng the streets of Omaha has been suppressed and
the situation is in hand" said proclamation issued today by
leut-Col Jacob W. S. Wues, commanding officer of Fort
Omaha appealing to all citizens surrender firearms and am
munon the chief of police to the military head
quarters.
Reports say at least so stores looted by members of
the mob in quest of and ammunition. Officers had ar
rested of whose possession said were found
IarticleS taken from stores.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
DEMOCRATS PROBABLY WILL
RAISE CAMPAIGN FUND OF
$1,000 600 FOR NEXT YEAR

Atlantic City. n. j., Sept. 29-Wlth
the estimate Of II 900 900 women com.
ing into the ballot before the next pres.
idcntial election, the executive commit
tee OF the democratic national commit
tee devoted most OF its discussion in the
closing session to the best methods of
reaching the women voters.
The plan proposed by A. F. Mullen of
Nebraska, that a declaration be made
favoring the abolition of the two-thirds
rule to nominate candidates in the pres
idential conventions and substituting
the majority rule, was not acted upon.
Notice was served on the national com.
mittee, however, that the plan would
be submitted to it.
Mrs. George Bass, head of the WON
ems bureau, discussed plans for the po-
litcal education Of the prospective WON.
en- voters She said that funds could be
raised by a precinct tax where there
are organizations of women. She sug
gested that 10 cents per capita would
yield fund of half a million dollars.
The problem of financial resources
was discussed extensively and a com
mittee was named by Chairman Cum.
mings TO recommend plans for increas-
ing the campaign revenues. Five mil
lion dollars, it was said, probably will
be sought.
Two other committees We're named,
one to deal with the women's organiza-
tion and the other with publicity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
OPERATORS REPLY TO COAL
MINERS DEMANDS SUBMITTED
But NOT GIVEN TO PUBLIC

Buffalo, n. Y, Sept, 29.-The soft
coal operators of the central compel
tive field today submitted to the joint
conferenceof operators and miners their
reply to the demands of the men for a
60 per cent increase in wages and short.
er working hours.
Before the session opened there was
much speculation as to the attitude the
operators would take on what have been
called the most revolutionary demands
in the history of the industry involving
an increase in pay from the present
standard of s. Il day to IS day for
approximately 400 600 men.
The operators refused to discuss re-
ports that their reply would be flat re-
fusal 10 grant the demands of the min
ers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
OF MO OR
| LORR|ES SUPPLYING
LONDON WITH FOOD
STRIKE SITUATION WHICH TIES
Up ALL ENGLISH RAILROADS
DECLARED SATISFACTORY"

London, Sept. 29-Improvement in
the situation created by the general
strike on the British railways was an.
nounced in official circles this morning.
The distribution of food was being car
ried out without friction and volunteer
help was being freely offered, it was
stated. The official communique from
Downing Street read.
The general strike situation is i'm
proving. The government measures
are working satisfactorily Food distri.
button lisp roceeding smoothly, and Of
fers OF voluntary assistance are still
pouring in"
Premier Lloyd George Sir Auckland
Geddes, minister OF national service and
reconstruction, and Sir Robert Steven
son Horne, minister of labor, We're in
conference throughout the forenoon to-
day, while the strike committees also
are in constant session.
James Henry Thomas, secretary Of
the national union Of railwaymen, de-
clared at noon there We're no new fea-
lures in the situation.
Railroads running out of London will
attempt to operate trains on skeleton
schedules today, according to announce
ment. 1t is hoped thus to cope with the
strike situation which virtually stopped
traffic on all English railroads.
Ninety per cent of the railway work.
ers in Scotland are idle but a few trains
We're run there sunday to carry passen.
gers and pershiable goods. Reports
state these trains were operated by
union men desirous of getting to their
homes and that they have nearly all
joined the strikers. Irish roads are not
as yet involved in the strike, but the
men there have been instructed to be
ready to walk out.
Concern is felt over the possibility of
the strike spreading to the miners and
transport workers unions which are af-
fillated with the national union of rail
way mer.
James Henry Thomas, leader of the
railroad workers, said yesterday he
WOulu aSk llle assistance Oh lue triple
alliance" only in case he cannot fight
the railroad question alone"
Robert Smillie, leader Of the miners
union, speaking at Glasgow last night,
said that because Of the fact that the
mines and railroads are so closely re-
lated, 80 per cent of the coal diggers
Of the country would be idle in few
days This would automatically bring
about the strike conditions without an
actual strike order being sent out. Mr..
Smillie advised members Of the union to
be calm and to conduct passive cam
paign."
London is being fed by means of fleets
of motor lorries, which bring milk and
other foodstuffs to the city. The gov
ernment has appealed to the people to
economiZe as much as possible on petrol,
fuel and food. Miss Eleanor Hopwood
has been placed in charge of food distri-
button in this city.
one hundred thousand miners are
idle in the South Wales coal fields as n
result of the railroad strike Many col
lieries are closing down and the Swan
sea harbor trade is at standstill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
Federal Troops in Charge

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 29-After a night
Of mob rule during which a negro was
lynched, an attempt was made to hang
the mayor of Omaha, Edward p
Smith, the county courthouse burned,
one man said to be an ex-solder shot
and killed and perhaps 40 others in
jured, the city was quiet today under
patrol Of federal troops ordered from
Fort Omaha and Fort Crook.
The mayor is at hospital and still
was unconscious early today as re
suit Of the attempt made by the mob
to hang him to Il trolley pole, because
he advised against the lynching of
William Brown, a negro. who was in
the county Jail charged with attacking
a white girl on the outskirts of the
city carly last week.
with dawn today Omahas downtown
section looked well nigh wreck as the
results Of the rioting Practically all
the unknown casualties that were not
fatal, resulted from the shooting.
Thousands Of shots were fired from
various kinds of weapons, all discharg.
ed in the open with thousands of peo.
pie on the streets.
Among those injured were a dozen
police officers, three prisoners in the
county Jail. several city firemen and
numerous pedestrians.
Until long after the early morning
hours it was practically impossible to
get near the courthouse. The mob
that held sway over the building for
five hours made it dangerous to 20
near the structure. Later on. when a
detachment of federal soldiers We're
sent to the scene. Gordon was at
once thrown around the building and
nobody permitted to approach it.
When the mob gained entrance TO
the Jail and a fire in the building be.
came menacing to 100 prisoners in
Jail on the top floor, Sheriff Clark
sent all the prisoners including Brown,
to the roof. He was there in the Gus.
tody Of other prisoners. The sheriff
and his deputies were guarding the
entrance to the Jail and We're able to
keep back the mob for several hours
| However, as the heat became intense
| the prisoners themselves took action
and delivered the negro to the mob.
Mob Seizes Mayor Smith
The crowd that begun to gather early
| in the evening was augmented FROM
time to time. until it was numbere ]
| by the thousands. 1t was during this
time that the mayor became so near
/ being himself a victim of the mob.
Mayor Smith was seized by the mob
on Seventeenth street, near the court
| house. at 10 o'clock and was threat
ened with lynching. He was hustled
to Harney street and stopped at the
| foot Of trolley pole. on the cross-arm
of which was coil of rope.
Give us the key to the jail!' III
we can't get the niger Wen lynch
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30

Bethlehem, Pa, Sept. 29-The Beth.
poration was very little affected this
morning by the strike which had been
called from Pittsburg and there was no
semblance of disorder at the entrances
to the various plants when the shifts
changed at a. m. and again al 1880
O'clock Officials of the company said
that virtually the same number of EN-
ployes appeared in the various depart.
ments as worked last week save that a
number of machinists left with their
tools. The latter were said by the com.
pany to be mostly OF the floating order
who had been employed during the war.
1t could not be learned how many men
came out at the 1880 shift The test
is expected to come this afternoon and
this evening with the change of shifts.
Mayor Johnston will not permit gath.
erings of any kind The police depart.
ment is we'll equipped to cope with the
situation as many additional officers
have been sworn in. Representatives
or organized trades who met here last
night announced that reports received
stated that from so to 80 per cent of
the men will walk out, but this was not
borne out this morning.
The police took into custody William
j. Bohning. secretary Of a local union.
for prevailing upon employees Of the
steel company not to go to work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
COTTONSEED OIL REFlNERS
ACCUSED OF ONERCHARGING

Baton Rouge, La, Sept. 29.-Harry D.
Wilson. state commissioner of agricul-
ture, has inaugurated a movement to
secure an investigation of the charges
that cotton seed oil refiners are over.
charging, it was announced today. A
letter urging the investigation has been
sent TO the Louisiana congressional del
egation, and Mr.. Wilson has written
letters to agricultural commissioners of
other cotton.growing states suggesting
that they make similar request of their
representatives in congress.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
JACK JOHNSON KNOCKS
OUT MAN IN MENICO;
REFEREE SHOOTS JUDGE

Mexico City, Sept 29.-Jack Johnson.
former heavyweight champion of the
world, knocked out Kid Cutler in the
sixth round of their 25round match
here this morning.
After one of the preliminary bouts
quarrel ensued over decision given by
Antonio Sarabi, the referee, and Sarabi
drew Il revolver and dangerously wound
ed Miguel Mendizabel one of the judges.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
RAIL REORGANIZATION BILL
TO BE DRAWN THIS WEEK

Washington, Sept 29.-The house in
terstate commerce commission appoint.
ed to frame a bill for railroad reorgan-
zation will begin the draft of the meas
ure this week. The measure, which is
expected to have for its framework the
Esch- Pomerene proposals for enlarge
ment of the powers of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, probably will
not be ready for house consideration
until late next month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
DISTRICT AROUND CHICAGO
PATROLLED BY MANY POLICE

Chicago. Sept. ga test of strength
between steel mills and striking work
men was expected to develop today
throughout the Chicago district. fol-
lowing the announcement that an at
tempt would be made to put in opera
closed by the strike.
Union leaders put out many addi
tional pickets early in the day with in
structions TO endeavor to prevent the
return Of men to the mills. Chiefs of
police and sheriffs in districts where
steel mills are located ordered out re-
serve officers and placed them at
points where 1t was believed clashes
Continued on Page 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-30
FRANCISCO VILLAS FIRST
LIEUTENANT DIED SEPT. 13

Galveston. Texas, Sept. 29.-Official
confirmation of reports that Martin Lo
PEE, right hand man of Francisco Villa
had died on September 13, at San Juan
del Rio, Durango, Mexico, was received
today by Meads Fierro, Mexican consul
at Galveston.
Another official communication re-
ceived by the consul said that General
Luis Velasco Russ. second in command
to General Manuel Palaez, with his
chief of staff, eight officers and $50
men had surrendered to Carranza
forces and asked for amnesty.