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THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR.
GOVERNOR NAT
E. HARRIS FIRES
FIRST HOT SHOT
MACON, Ga., Feb. 8. —In his speech
here last night, Governor Nat E. Har
ris tired the real opening gun of the
coming gubernatorial, fight, concen
trating his ammunition on Dr. L. G.
Hardman, of Commerce.
“There was a gentleman up yonder
in Commerce,” said the governor,
“whose name was Hardman—a hard
man, indeed—who had such an inor
dinate desire for the governor’s place
that he was afraid he wouldn't live
until the end of two years when he
could succeed me, and consequently
declared himself a candidate and op
ened a camapign for election, to turn
out the present incumbent, eight
months before the primary can be held
and Less than seven months after the
governor had been inaugurated.”
Governor Harris said he was all the
more surprised, inasmuch as he had
an agreement, through mutual friends,
that neither he nor Hardman should
make formal announcement without
notifying the other of his intention.
He charged, practically, though with
out bitterness, that Mr. Hardman
broke faith.
Governor Harris said he understood
that Mr. Hardman was basing his
campaign on two principal points, to
wit, the physical inefficiency of the
incumbent, and the alleged one-term
promise by the incumbent.
In answer to the first, Governor Har
ris presented himself in good health
and called attention to the record he
had for working since he was inaugu
rated. An unfortunate burn, caused
by trying to treat himself for tooch
ache, he said, was responsible for ten
of the only twenty days he has been
absent from the capital since inaugu
rated.
As to the alleged one term promise,
Governor Harris said that statements
of his had been misinterpreted. He
said he simply stated that this was
the last chance they would probably
have to elect on old Confederate for
governor.
“Wilson fronts a democratic plat
form with one term in it, but I cer
tainly do not,” he said.
“I believe Dr. Hardman would have
done better, for the state, to have al
lowed me to have the race without op
position.
“It would seem to be right tat I
trw the enforcement of the new pro
hibition legislation which is now the
policy of Georgia.
“Its passage has been charged to
me. I must bear the whole burden of
it, and it seems that I ought to be al
lowed to try it out, so as to disclose
to the people what good, if any, can
be found within it. ,
“I believe the prohibitionists will
support me because I have made le
gal prohibition a success. I think the
people of the state-at-large will sup
port me because common justice will
ruggest that I ought to have the time
which is provided for under the con-
Ktitution.
“It’s passage has been charged to
me. I must 'bear the whole burden
of it, and it seems that I ought to be
allowed to try it out, so as to dis
close to the people'What good, if ahy,
i An be found within it.
"I believe the prohibitionists will
support me because I have made legal
prohibition a success. I think the peo
ple of the state-at-large will support
trie because common justice will sug
rest that I ought to have the time
.vhich is provided for under the con
-.titution.
“Have I done anything that Dr.
Hardman would not have dene?”
i "Have I left anything undone that
SEABOARD FAST
TRAIN WRECKED
SANFORD, N. C„ Feb. B.—The Sea
board Air Line’s Florida Limited,
northbound, was derailed near here
this morning. Several cars followed
,the huge engine when it left the rails
tut fortunately none of the Pullmans
were overturned.
Engineer Dave Wright, of Raleigh,
stuck to his post and was killed in
stantly. His fireman jumped and es
caped with a broken arm.
The passengers, though shaken up
considerably, were not hurt.
The Seaboard’s Florida Limited is
esteemed the finest train operated by
the system, being of solid steel, and
io this fact is attributed the escape of
tli passengers in today’s wreck. The
line had been re-opened at noon and
traffic is proceeding as usual.
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MARION COUNTY IS
WITLPROMOTERS
The county commissioners of Marion
county heard Secretary Hyman and
Agent Oliver tell about the Third Agri
cultural District fair with a great deal
of interest.
Secretary Hyman made a talk in
which he urged the commissioners to
employ an experienced farm demon
strator for Marion county, sc that they
might work up enthusiasm in the farm
ers, and thus secure a good exhibit
at the coming fair.
After talking for some time on the
plans to erect a Marion county build
ing 25 by 25 feet, with a pennant and
sign on same, the commissioners were
of the opinion that they desired to
wait until the next meeting to decide
about the building. In the meantime
they authorized Demonstrator Oliver
to secure them a good man as demon
strator to begin work at once.
The commissioners are Sol Fleming,
of Tazewell; Dr. A. S. Boyett, of
Draneville; D. S. Hogg, of Buena
Vista; N. W. Parker, Buena Vista, and
John Brown, of Juniper. It is more
than probable that they will pass fav
orably upon the matter of a building
next meeting.
FIRE RAGES 111 HOLE
OF SWEEOISH BOAT
LONDON, Feb. B.—A wireless mas
sage from the Swedish steamer Texas
says the vessel is making for Kirk
well with fire raging in its cargo of
cotton. The Texas’ commander be
lieves the ship will be able to make
port safely, but the fire is reported as
serious.
The Texas took on its chief cargo
at New Orleans, and cleared that port
January 22d, proceeding along the
American coast to Newport News, Va.,
the last port at which the ship touch
ed. January 27th, the Texas cleared
from the Virginia port for Gothenberg
and Christiania, the voyage being with
out incidelft until fire was discovered
in her hold in mid-Atlantic.
Dr. Hardman would have done?
“What objection, then, is there to al
lowing the governor to continue in of
fice for the time allowed to all the gov
ernors that have preceded him, except
the last, who decllhOd to run, for both
Governor Smith and Governor Brown
were allowed their two tefrns, though
at different times.”
The governor gave a full account of
his administration upto the present
time, and announced definitely his poli
cies for the future.
AMERIEUSWS-RECORDER
BROTHER VILLI
HELD IN CUBA FOR
U. S. AUTHORITY
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Feb. B.—State
department officials were notified to
day of the arrest at Havana, Cuba, of
Hippolito Villa, a brother of Francisco
Villa, the Mexican bandit chief. Villa
was taken into custody by Cuban au
thorities at request of the United
States, and his extradition will be
asked.
Hippolito Villa was indicted recently
by a Texas grand jury on a charge of
complicity in connection with the cut
ting of the Southern Pacific railway
line near El Paso. The rails were tam
pered with by outlaws, it is alleged, in
order to hamper the movement of Car
ranza troops through American terri
tory. Convincing evidence is in the
possession of Texas authorities con
necting Hippolito Villa with the
crime. Heavy punishment Is provided
by Texas laws for persons convicted of
unlawfully tampering with railroad
tracks.
Rough Times in Mexico.
NEW YORK, Feb. B—Four Ameri
can mining engineers arriving here
from Vera Cruz today, tell Barrowing
tales of their experience in the south
ern republic. The men reached New
York on board the American steamer
Esperanza, having traveled from Mex
ico City to Vera Cruz by rail. They
report conditions in the Interior of
Mexico as far from peaceful, and say
bandits roam about the whole coun
try, apparently in defiance of the Car
ranza government.
The journey from Mexico City to
Vera Cruz was made in company with
several other refugees and a party of
Carranza officials. Harrowing inci
dents marked the passage of the par
ty through the mountainous country.
The trip was made in an armored car,
which was under fire almost constant
ly, and bandits in the dense woods
annoyed the travelers a great deal.
SENSATION AMONG
PROMINENT PEOPLE
It appears the code of duelling has
not expired; as we are told that at a
prominent citizen’s residence that cer
tain individuals who had an altercation
decided to fight a duel a few nights
ago.
Those present did not know what
was coming off but the principals went
to fighting before anything could be
done to stop them, and although there
were no fatalities ,one of the combat
ants was badly injured and it is said
the attentions of physician was needed.
Particulars of the event and weapons
used can not be found out as all those
present were sworn to secrecy but
passers by that night have mentioned
hearing peculiar noises near a Lee
street residence.
SALE CITY BANK
CLOSES ITS DOORS
MOULTRIE, Ga., Feb. B.—The Farm
ers and Merchants Bank, a state insti
tution at Sale City, Ga., failed to open
for business today. The bank is capi
talized at $15,000 and had a small sur
plus, in its last statement. State bank
examiners in charge of the institution
today have issued no statement.
it was reported several days ago that''
Cashier L. T. Brown, was no longer in
Salu City.
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS
AMERICUS, GEORGIA. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. FEBRUARY 8, 1916
.KITCHENER MAI
GDTDEGYPTFOR
AGTIVEJOMMWB
LONDON, Feb. B.—Except for a con
tinuation of the intensive bombardment
along the Franco-Belgian front there
■ are few reports of activity in the ma
, jor war fields today. Whether this
bombardment is preparing the way for
importafit infantry operations is not
known.
Current officials reports as well as
news despatches from the east indfi
cate comparative quiet reigns along th<
Russian front. The Czar’s army is ac
tive, apparently, only in the Caucasus
region, where fighting with the Turks
continues. The Petrograd war office
Reports continued advances against the
Turks both north and south of Erze
rum.
The Russians have pressed further
westward along the Black Sea shore
and on the northern shores of Lake
Van the Slav advance shows no sign of
flacking.
Two of the most interesting rumors
that have been heard in London recent
ly are those centering about Lord
Kitchener, who is said to be slated for
command of the British forces in
Egypt, and the Earl of Derby, who, it
is reported, will soon be named minis
ter of war. Official confirmation of
'both reports is lacking.
W.C. NOTES IS NEW
TEACHEHE SCIENCE
Prof. W. G. Noyes, well flnown in
Americus, where he formerly taught,
has accepted the position as instructor
of science in the Americus High school,
to succeed Prof. J. F. Lambert, who
goes to Hawkinsville as superintend
ent of schools. The many friends of
Prof. Noyes will welcome him back to
Americus.
246 MURDERS IN
NEW YORK 1915
NEW YORK, Feb. B.—Two hundred
and forty-six murders were committei
in New York city during 1915, accord
ing to a police report published today.
This compares with a record of 257
raurders during 1914. 212,452 arrests
were made during the year just past,
from which 161,021 convictions resul
ted.
ONE THOUSAND IS
AIM FOR SUNDAY
One thousand is the aim at the First
Methodist church for Sunday school
next Sunday—which is “Go to Sunday
School Sunday,” all over the state.
There will be a fine program; good
music—an interesting time for all.
The Methodists are anxious to top
the mark with 1,000, and they extend
a cordial invitation to the public.
BANKS WILL CLOSE
SATURDAY, 12TH
The three Americus banks —The
Bank of Commerce, the Commercial
City Bank and the Planters’ Bank, will
close Saturday, February 12th, ob
serving a legal holiday.
NATIONAL BODY
OF COMMERCE IS
HOLDING MEET
; WASHINGTON, D. C„ Feb. B.—The
1 United States Chamber of Commerce
began its sessions here today, beinA
' called to order by President John IC
Fahey. There is a full attendance of
' the officers of the organization, and
delegates from all parts of the union
are here.
President Fahey, in his opening ad
dress before the convention, warned
American business men against plac
ing dependence on the "proverbial
1 guess.” His talk was both entertain
ing and instructive. Much enthusiasm |
was aroused during its deliverance. I
The speaker advised his hearers to
do more constructive thinking and to
become less partisan in their dealings
with great economic questions. He
urged the necessity for handling these
momentous questions systematically,
and asked his hearers to discourage
the disparagement of efforts put forth
by public men.
President Fahey compared the rel
ative status of the business men of the
United States and their organized
workmen. He declared the business
men, generally speaking, are poorly
informed regarding the really great
questions that confront the business
interests of the United States today,
and asserted that working men are
better acquainted with matters affect
ing their welfare than their .employers
are with those great interests from
which the whole nation derives its
prosperity.
SOUTHERN HAO
BIGJPEND FUND
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Feb. B.—For
every dollar which the South paid to
the Southern Railway company for
transportation during December, 1915,
the company paid to individuals and
industries located in the South for
labor, material, supplies and other pur
poses $1.17, this being due to the
large amounts expended for construc
tion purposes.
The total amount disbursed by the
company during December for labor,
material, supplies, and for other pur
poses was $5,861,516, of which $5,082,-
687, or 86.71 per cent., was paid to in
dividuals and Industries located In the '
South, this being $7434,08 in excess of '
the total moneys paid by the South for
transportatiop, according to figures
announced by Comptroller A. H. Plant.
The expenditures by the company
during December for improvements to
Its roadway and structures amounted '
to $649,626.68, as against $845,504.46 '
during December, 1914, and $192,512.45 '
during December, 1913.
During the six months ending with
December the expenditures for im
provements to roadway and structures
were $3,437,391.40 as against $4,436,-
265.17, for the same period in 1914, .
and $1,482,635.23 during the same I
period in 1913. I
TREASURER TO HAVE '
SIH ASSESSMENT:
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The candidates for county treasurer i
were assessed sls each for holding the t
primary by the county executive com
mittee, which met Monday morning. <
Through an oversight when this Infor- i
mation was furnished this newspaper, <
the office of county treasurer was left i
oft the list. I
I “VERY HOPEFOL”
IFOR SITUATION
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Feb. B.—The
Lusitania case today looks “very hope
ful.”
e An administration official, who
B stands high in the counsels of Presi
» dent Wilson, gave out the above state
ament following a conference between
f the President and Secretary Lansing
I before the cabinet meeting.
! The statement is taken as indicat
ing that the president considers the
. latest German offer as almost If not en-
I tirely satisfactory.
Following the cabinet meeting, at
I which the status of the negotiations
. with Germany were discussed, it was
i | announced on the highest authority
I that “the United States and Germany
> are substantially in accord.” The an
, r.ouncement had immediate effect in
i dissolving even the remaining slight
, tension in evidence in diplomatic cir
, clcs.
Secretary Lansing and Ambassador
, Bernstorff will likely confer concern
ing the negotiations later today.
GOVERIIMEIIT - MEI
IISIT I. HI. HEBE
Prof. William Hill, of Bcihany, Va,
and Prof. R. O. Purvis, of Hampton,
Va., were in Americus today, and vis
ited the Third District . Agricultural
and Mechanical college. These men
are representing the federal govern
ment and are making a special investi
gation of agricultural work.
They have visited in Alabama, and
leave for Atlanta and Athens, these
prints being the only other places be
sides Americus they will visit.
MB.JJILOEB HAS
PASSED TDJEYONO
Mr, J. J. Wilder, a prominent and
highly respected citizen of Sumter
county, residing about four miles from
Americus on the Americus-Plains road,
died Tuesday afternoon. He had been
in ill-health for some time.
Mr. Wilder was eighty years of age,
and during a greater portion of his life
had been a member of the Methodist
church. He was universally admired,
being a man of strong personality.
He is survived by eight children, Mrs
James Hill, Mrs. Hamp Jennings, Miss 1
Mary Wilder, Miss Pelham Wilder,
Messrs. Edwin Wilder, Linton Wilder, 1
Charles Wilder, Eshton, all of Sumter
county; one sister, Mrs. John Cheek,
of Moultrie; two brothers, Green Wil
der, of Tampa, Fla., and Will Wilder, '
of Columbus. 1
The arrangements for the funeral
b.ad not been completed Tuesday as- 1
ternoon. ’ <
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SHRINERS TO GO TO;
SAWNNAHJN ISTH
A ceremonial session of Alee Tern- |
pie of Shriners in Savannah will be
held Tuesday evening, February 15th,
when that Illustrious Noble J. Putnam
Stevens, Imperial Po|tentate, will be
the honor guest, .
It is expected that a large number <
of Americus Shriners will attend the t
session i« Savannah, especially be- <
iause of the distinguished guest who I
Is visiting several Shriner teipples in c
the South. t
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edition!
'PRESIDENT SENDS
I GREETINGS TO THE
. GEORGIA S. SCHOOLS
"Georgia Go to Sunday School D»j*'
a which will be observed In the Sunday
- schools over the state next Sunday.
- February 13th, has created a
i wave of enthusiasm In favor of 9na
; day school work. The Georgia Sunday
School association, through its gea-
- eral secretary, D. W. Sims, sent a coat
j munication to President Wilson, ra
. questing a message from him. The
following communications were re
t ceived:
i The White House,
i Washington, February 4, 191 t
r Mr. D. W. Sims, Atlanta, Ga.
My Dear Sir: In response to yoar
telegram of recent date, the president
i directs me to send you the enclosed
copy of statment which he had oeeaa
ion to make some time ago and whlek v
he trusts will serve your purpose.
Sincerely youra,
J. P. TUMULTY,
Secretary to the President.
Following is the statement sent tv
the president:
"No study is more important to the
the child than the study of the RfWw
and of the truths which It teaches, *■<
there is no more effective agency for
such study than the Sunday school. K
is certainly one of the greatest factor#
ir. our Ilves in the building of diame
ter and the development of moral t
bre, for its influence begins almost aa
soon as the child is able to talk and
continues through life. The Sunday
school lesson of today is the code oC
morals of tomorrow. Too much al at
tention can not be paid the work which
; the Sunday schol is doing.
WOODROW WILSON.
SENATECDMMITTEE
ill FAVORJIG SLICE
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Feb. B.— The
senate naval committee after a brief
consideration today acted favorably oa
bills authorizing the expenditure of
$500,000 to equip the Mare Island, K.
Y.. navy yards so as to fit the yards tar
building the largest battleships; s!•<.-
000 t 0 increase the facilities of the
New York navy yard, and the bill to
add three hundred midshipmen to the
entrance class at the Naval Acadeaty
next July.
The bills, which have been favorably
acted on by the house navay and nffi
tary affairs previously, were passed by
the house yesterday.
Armor Plate Folks Ruck.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Feb. B.—A
committee representing the private ar
mor plate interests today notified the
senate naval affairs committee thetr
interests would raise the price of ar
jnor plate S2OO per ton, if congress de
cides to erect or purchase armor plate
factories for the government. The
committee, however, voted to recom
mend the erection of governmenf
plants.
LIVINGSTON WILL
GOJ FEOHIOI
J. T. Livingston, one of the operat
ors at the Western Union telegraph of
fice in Americus, will leave in a few
days for Fort Lauderdale, Fla„ where
he goes as assistant manager in that
office. His many friends wish him ranch
success in his new home.
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