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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26
Our carpets being al
most given away. Now
is the time to furnish
your house. Ansley's
Mr.. FIELDER FOR MAYOR
is INTO THE RAGE
Will Support All interests
of the City.

The formal announcement of Capt
j. B. Fielder for mayor is made this
morning. and will prove source
of qualification to his many friends
and supporters. 1t has been under
stood for several days past that he
would thus announce, and his formal
declaration today will be the signal
fro his friends to get to work in his
behalf Captain Fielder has occu-
pied this position many times in
years. agone and much of the city's
progress and advancement was made
under his administration. In this
race he pledges himself, if nominated
ito the advocacy and support of all
measures and enterprises tending to
the general welfare and upbuilding of
the city and the interests of its citi-
zens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26
Many on Hunting Bent.

The Thanksgiving day hunt will be
indulged in by scores of sportsmen,
and all will be afield at an early hour.
And while, as rule, the Thanksgiv-
ing hunt is not always productive of
results it supplies the occasion, new
and is found enjoyable.
Many Americus people will go to
by automobile or train
this morning to meet the Indiana del
egation and witness the unveiling of
the handsome $4,000 State monu-
ment in the National Cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26
WEDDING AT HOME WAS
QUITE A PRETTY ONE
Mrs. Herman and Mr.. Ey-
ans Thus United.

At 1o:30 o'clock yesterday morn
ing at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Fields,
261 Forrest street, Mrs. Odessa Her
man and Mr. Charles H. Evans were
united in marriage. The rites, sol
emnized by Rev. Bascom Anthony,
were Witnessed only by relatives and
immediate friends of the bride and
groom and the wedding, withal, was
a quiet and pretty one. Mr.. and Mrs.
Evans are already at home" at their
residence on Jackson avenue where
they are receiving the eongratula-
tions and good wishes of numerous
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26
Dinner mt the Bazaar.

The Thanksgiving dinner is ever a
feature of the day and in many happy
homes in Americus the family and
guests Will gather about tables abun-
dantly supplied and upon which re-
poses the omnipresent Thanksgiving
gobbler as the piece de resistance.
The royal birds, true emblems of
American liberty are most abundant,
and all will test the qualities of this
really magnificent dish.
At the bazar a special Thanksgiv-
ing dinner will be served, and hun
dreds will dine with the ladies there.
Not few families will forego the
usual feast at home today and will
dine at the bazar instead.
A magnificent menu will be served
by the ladies at all hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26
WEDDING AT NOON ONE
OF INTEREST TO MANY
Occasion of Social Interest
Here.

The marriage of Miss Mamie Sher-
lock and Mr. Victor Gaines will be
solemnized at high noon today and
Will be an occasion of much social
interest in Americus A large com
pany will witness the marriage at
the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. Sherlock on
Brown street, the society of other
cities being represented as well as
that of Americus, where the beauty
and popularity of the bride has en-
deared her to so many sincere
friends. A sumptuous wedding
breakfast will follow the marriage
ceremony and soon thereafter Mr.
and Mrs Gaines will depart for their
home In Illinois, where a cordial
welcome awaits their coming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26
IS
THANKFUL
lsGoing toGive
Praise Today
All business Is Suspended
and Holiday Enjoyed.

Americus is in thankful mood to-
DAY and nowhere will the national
holiday be more appropriately observ
ed than in the capital city of South
western Georgia. All business will
be entirely suspended and the dav
given over to thanksgiving in fact
By common consent the business
houses will be closed, while manufac-
turing plants and all industries will
suspend for the day.
Americus, in common with the State
at large, has much for which to be
thankful, and in the churches here.
and in beautiful comfortable homes,
a contented people will render praise
for blessings bestowed,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26
Services at the Churches.

Both at Furlow Lawn Baptist and
Calvary Episcopal churches there will
be Thanksgiving services this morn
ing. At Furlow Lawn there will be
union service, beginning at 1880
O'Clock and conducted by DR.. .Bas-
com Anthony, of the First Methodist
church.
At Calvary there will be a morning
service at IL o'clock, conducted by
Rev. James B. Lawrence.
At this church the decorations will
be in keeping with the spirit of the
day. Autumn leaves will form hand
some wreaths, while fruits and grain
will be used in abundance in the very
appropriate decorations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26
Fresh Fish and Oysters

Fresh water Dream and trout;
Biloxi and Savannah oysters, fresh
and fine this morning at Sherlock
& Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-26

Come and buy your
overcoats now while you
can get them for half
price at Ansley's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
TALK OF A SUCCESSOR.
An Appointment Is Expected Early in
September.

Berlin. Aug. 24.-The foreign Office,
upon receiving announcement OF the
death of Baron Won Sternberg sent
cablegram to Count Herman Won HAITI
feldt- Wildenburr, the German charge
d'affaires at Washington. instructing
him to inform President Roosevelt that
the question of q successor TO the
baron probably would not be settled
until Prince Won Buelow, the Imperial
chancellor, saw the emperor, which VIII
not be until the second week in Sep
TENDER. Various diplomatic changes
in prospect are to be gazetted In DC
tober and among them PROBABLY VIII
be successor to the dead ambassador
to Washington. Some of the diplomats
under consideration for this post are
Count Won Goetzen. the Prussian min
lister at Hamburg Herr Won Reichenau
the German minister to Brazil and DR..
Baron Mumm Won SchwarZenstein, the
ambassador to Japan. An American
diplomat in conversation with En-
peror William in January of this year.
| said something complimentary OF
Count Won GoetZen.
Il am glad to hear you say this" re-
Piled the emperor, because Count Won
Goetzen will be the next ambassador
| to Washington"
| Although the intention Of the en-
peror in this regard appeared definite
when he spoke the report that the
| count had been selected to succeed
Baron Won Sternberg was so widely
gossipped that there arose a certain
| amount of feeling in the German diplo-
matte service against the choice of this
young minister for desirable embassy
and this feeling may cause a revision
| Of the previous decision on the part OF
| the emperor and his chancellor.
Count Won Goetzen is a brilliant and
amiable man, AZ years of age. He has
seen variety of service including the
1 he Uov I,i Two
| ton from 1896 to 1900. He was governor
| of German East Africa for five years.
In February of this year he was APP
| pointed minister at Hamburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
ASKS IMMEDIATE TRIAL.
Fitzgerald Says He Can Account for
Every Dollar He Has.

Chicago. Aug 24.-George w. Fitz-
gerald was admitted to bail by Judge
Chetlain. Counsel for the defendant
pleaded for an immediate hearing. but
the court postponed the examination
until August 81. to allow the states
attorney to collect further evidence.
ct haven't a nickle that does not
belong to me-" Fitzgerald exclaimed
to reporters. He gave attorneys an
elaborate explanation of the money he
had used in speculation. When he was
was discharged from the government
employ he declared he had $4,000, his
wife possessed about $4,000 and later
he inherited between $4,000 and So
900. His egg Speculations began with
an investment of $50. he asserted. as
he had only to put up sufficient mar
gins to cover probable fluctuations of
prices. This deal netted him 500.
He then interested several others and
together they made UP a pool of S.
900, by the use of which they made
some profit AS to the house he pur-
chased, he said that it was offered for
$4,000 with $4,000 mortgage. He
and Mrs. Fitzgerald secured the prop
erty by paying down $1,000.
The evidence against Fitzgerald was
worked up by private detective
agency and no movement was made
by the government authorities in court
today. A representative of the United
States district attorneys office, how
ever, was present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
AIRSHlP SCHOOL.
Count Zeppelin Will Found an In
stitute for Investigation

Friedrichshafen, August 24-Count
Zeppelin, inventor of the famous air
ship that was recently destroyed has
announced that he intends to found
an institute for the investigation and
solution of the problems of air naviga-
ton in the interest of German in
dustry. defense and science. The con-
tributions made by the public, he says,
are now far beyond the sum necessary
to replace the destroyed airship and
beyond the sum he intends to accept
towards the recuperation of his pri-
waite fortune, which was spent in air
ship experiments. All of the surplus
now on hand and all further contribu-
tions will be used for the endowment
of the institution.
The bank at Stuttgart which is re-
ceiving the subscriptions has $500, 900
deposited to Count Zeppelfn's credit
and this amount is probably $25O.0OO
less than the amount subscribed and
which will be available later.
Word has been received by the
count that the Berlin city council has
given the name Zeppelin to a public
square in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24

Round 4-Burns drew blood with ter
rife swings to the Australians nose
and mouth and also landed other blows
to head. Squires attacked strongly
with swings for Burns head. Both
men were now fighting terrifically.
Round 5-Squires got in a terrific
left on Burns jaw and the men clinch-
ed. being separated by the referee.
Squires sidestepped and Burns follow
ed him to his corner. Squires lodging
and getting away until the gong
sounded.
Round 6-Burns got home two heavy
blows on Squires' body, the Australian
replying with hard swings to Burns
Jaws. Both men were bleeding when
the round ended.
Round 7-Squires opened the round
with a blow to Burns chin quickly fol-
lowed with a second to the same spot.
Burns lodged and sidestepped through
out the round, Squires following him
up and landing frequent blows on the
champions face. Burns was distinct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24

ly groggy at the gong and the round
was strongly in Squires' favor.
Round S-Squires opened with
terrific straight arm blow from his left
full in Burns face Both men fought
fiercely throughout the round, each
exchanging frequent staggering blows,
Burns ending the round with a hard
left hook to Squires' jaw
Round 9-Squires continued on the
aggressive and made the fighting in
the early part of the round. Burns,
however. landed furnishing blows on
Squires' chest followed with left hooks
to the jaw and chin.
Round 10-Squires attacked Burns
fiercely and punished him severely
with two hard blows to the head.
Burns was bleeding freely but got in
a terrific right swing to Squires head,
following it was a vigorous attack on
the Australians body. Both men were
mixing it up fiercely when the gong
ended the round.
Round 1.-THE sun had gone under
a cloud when the round opened and
the men were not only cooler, but
found 1t no longer necessary to ma
neuver for positions where the sun
would not bother them. Squires con-
tinued his attack and scored effective
ly with three right upper cuts follow
ing the blows with a staggering blow
to Burns nose. Burns was decidedly
groggery and staggered to his seat
when the gong sounded.
Round 12-Squires again determin-
| edly forced the fighting at the begin
ming of the round, Burns becoming
quite elusive, drawing his opponent
on by swift side stepping and lodging
| and as the blows fell harmless stead
led the Australian with two lightning
punches He then attacked vigorously
| and Squires, his fast work having
plainly tired him. was glad to act on
the defensive during the rest of the
| round.
| Round 13-Burns came up strong
and opened the fighting with a terrific
right swing that grazed the Austria
lian's chin. The men fell into a clinch
and as they broke Burns planted a
| half arm blow near the point OF
Squires' chin sending him to the floor
1t took the Australian nine seconds to
| recover and as he arose groggy Burns
put him down again with short up
per cut. The referee counted eight be-
| fore he was able to rise and then
| swaying on his feet he landed a right
on Burns ribs. The American coolty
| awaited an opening and when 1T came
clipped the Australian a right hander
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
SQU|RES DID WELL.
Gave Tommy Eurns Run for
His Money at Sydney.
Australian Held His Own Until
the Twelfth Round.
OUT In THIRTEENTH.
The American Ended the Battle
With a Chin Blow.
Were 10000 People to Witness
the Gruelling Battle.

Sydney. n. s. W., Aug. 24.-Tommy
Burns. the champion heavyweight
pugilist. again defeated bill" Squires,
the Australian, here today. knocking
him out in the thirteenth round of Il
fast battle which was witnessed by
10000 people, among them hundreds of
sailors from the American battleships
now in the harbor. Betting was six to
one against Squires when he entered
the ring pitched in the big stadium
which had been erected at Rush Cut
ters bays for the fight and faced Harry
Nathan. the referee. He received an
ovation from the countrymen on his
appearance Burns followed in the
ring and was received with cheers.
When he removed his outer clothing
and appeared in ring costume, he ap
peared to be heavy and not closely
trained. The sun beat down fiercely
on the open ring and Burns winning
the toss, chose the northwest corner.
When time was called and the men
came TO the center of the ring they in
dulged in considerable feinting and
quick foot work, both being rapid and
accurate Squires led his right without
landing. Burns coming back with
hard right on the body. Squires land
ed right to the ribs as the round
ended.
Round 2-Squires rushed the fighting
following hard left to the body with
another to the head. Burns retalliated
with two hard blows to Squires' ribs.
Squires drew first blood with a hard
punch to Burns nose and had decided
ly the best of the round.
Round 3-Squires landed on Burns
body frequently and Burns countered
numerically with his right having the
best of the fighting at the call of time
although Squires again drew blood
with a blow to Burns mouth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
BOND PLACED AT $4,000.
Fitzgerald Could Not Raise 1t and
Spent Last Night i'm Jail:

Fitzgerald Could Not Raise 1t and
Spent Last Night i'm Jail:
Chicago. Aug. 24.-George W. Fitz-
gerald, asserting teller of the Chicago
subtreasury at the time of the theft
Of $17S,000 in government money
eighteen months ago. and vino has
been arrested charged with the crime,
spent last night in the county Jail. His
attorney, Edward R. Litzenger. had
endeavored vainly to obtain his re-
Judge Chetlain, who set the arraign-
ment of Fitzgerald for today. 1t was
announced by Mr.. Litzenger that his
client would plead not guilty, and de-
mand an immediate hearing on the
charges against him.
The men interested in the arrest OF
Fitzgerald say that they have strong
case against him. States Attorney
Healy and his assistant, ]. F. Barbour,
have known of the suspicious against
the prisoner for the last month ana
Detective Joe Kinder, one of the vet
eran detectives of the states attor-
ney's Office, was detailed weeks ago TO
work on the case in conjunction with
the private detectives.
There is a strong suspicion that the
government will take no hand in the
prosecution of Fitzgerald and that the
case will have to lie as it does now, IN
the states attorneys office. The war
rant on which Fitzgerald was arrested
fore Judge Chetlain and simply ac>
cuses the former subtreasury employe
of stealing the $173.000 from Villa
Boldenweck, subtreasurer There is
no mention made of the government.
1t is believed that Chief Wilkie and
Captain Porter look askance upon the
evidence in the case. A number OF
kilograms passed between them and
while Captain Porter refused to be
quoted and would say nothing beyond
generalizing. it is believed that he does
not think the evidence strong and that
the arrest was premature.
In his cell at the county TAIL Fitz-
gerald was cool and confident. When
seen he refused to talk.
The evidence which 1t is asserted
has been collected against Fitzgerald
is of a varied nature. The private
operatives who have been working on
the case and Assistant State-s Attor-
ney Barbour contend that 1t is strong
enough to make out a prima facie case
against the accused.
Friends of Fitzgerald. on the other
hand. have rallied to his defense and
explain away categorically and to their
own satisfaction every point made
against him. detailing every fact IN
the transactions held as suspicious By
his accuSerS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
IS THIS THE MAN.
(-suO esd moIJ penuIluoO)

mated that the arrest of Fitzgerald
was made prematurely and that there
was doubt in his mind as to the
strength Of the case against him.
Edward R. Litzinger. formerly a can
didate for the Office of states attorney,
and an intimate friend of Fitzgerald
who was summoned soon after the ar
rest as counsel. said:
Absolutely and unequivocally. 1 and
all of Fitzgerald's friends declare him
innocent. He has absolutely no knowl-
edge as to who stole the money. I
have known him for 20 years person
ally and he is good morally and So
cially. All his friends will stand by
him. The case is not one that the
states attorney should handle, but I
understand the warrants were sworn
out before Judge Chetlain because they
could not find federal judge.
with regard to conversations taking
place previous to the time OF the ar
rest and while the arrest was being
made which would throw suspicion on
Fitzgerald, I, in his behalf, deny"
When questioned about the rumor
that Fitzgerald had speculated heavily
on the egg market, Mr.. Litzinger said /:
That story is absurd The extent OF
Fftzgerald's speculations is about a.
O00 and I do not think that indicates
that he stole the money missing from
the subtreasury.
ct is said that the fact that Fftz-
gerald bought a house valued at 5000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
TUDAY'S HARRIET REPORTS

Chicago. Aug. 4-wHEAT-The wheat
market opened quiet and easy with prices
off 1sc to &c compared with SATURDAY :
weekly statistics and greatly increased re-
ceipts at Minneapolis. where arrivals to-
day were S4 against 30 week ago,
were the principal reasons for moderate
selling by pit traders in the local market.
A firmer feeling developed early in the
day on covering by shorts From 92ssc
to 9oa.c, the opening price, September sold
up to $3.50 and December rallied to 9fsc,
after opening at 93Ac Minneapolis, Du-
hut hand Chicago reported receipts OF 4SS
cars.
The market became weak again on SELL
ing brought out by heavy receipts OF
Ginning to 92ssc and December to $3.50.
Nearly all of the loss was later regained
on buying by commission houses. the mar
ket closing steady with prices unchanged
to nc lower September closed at 93c and
December a: ss7sds4c.
CORN-Favorable weather for the ma
turing of the new crop had weakening
eject on the corn crop, initial quotations
being NC to &c lower than the previous
close Trade in the September delivery
was almost at standstill and that in
other options was very quiet. December
showed the most weakness. After open
ing at sssse to ssh@S s i ks, sold at 607sc
A decline og Nc to 1c in the price of the
cash grain caused additional weakness.
t. sos aad weaS at
declines of A@%c to Nc Final quota
lions on September were at 761tc and De-
cember s5Ac.
OATS-Trade in oats was very slow and
the market was easy in sympathy with
corn. Prices at the start were on a
TENDER touched 4s7s@4sc.
PROvIsIONS-Provii were quiet
and steady the weak tone of the grain
markets having a depressing influence.
September pork opened 21zc lower at
! S1lo7h. Lard was unchanged to ZINC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
HE WAS MUCH LIKED.
Baron Sternburg One of the Most
Popular Diplomats i'm Washington.

fOpuidr diplomats IN washington.
Washington, Aug. 24-News of the
death of Ambassador Won Sternburg
came not as surprise but as a great
shock to his personal and official
friends in Washington. By ofhcialS OF
the state department and by those who
were so fortunate as to enjoy his con-
hdence and friendship the death Oh
Baron Sternburg is regarded as dis
tinct personal loss. When he LETT
Washington, May Is. for his home In
Germany, the ambassador himself
seemed to those close to him to have
premonition that he would never re-
turn. 1t is no detraction from any man
to say that the German ambassador.
personally and officially was one OF the
most popular and highly esteemed
members of the diplomatic corps in
Washington While resident or the
American capital he became intimate
ly associated with a coterie of promi-
nent men in civil and official life. OF
whom President Roosevelt, Assistant
Secretary of State Adee and CLIFFORD
Pinchot, chief Of the forestry depart
ment of the United States, were three.
They were together much of the time.
Some of them were interested enthus-
iastically in athletic sports. Baron Won
| Sternburg formed an intimate relation
| ship with Mr.. Roosevelt. They had
much in common. Both were fine stud
ents and eminent scholars. Baron
| Sternburg, although small of stature,
and seemingly delicate of physique.
| was an accomplished horseman, and
| he and Mr.. Roosevelt rode great deal
| together. In the long rides and walks
| which they took about Washington,
| the friendship which in later years was
| to be so valuable both to America and
| Germany was cemented.
Baron Sternburg always was wei
| come guest at the White House de
| sustained with the president, probably
| more intimate personal and official re-
| lations than any other diplomatic ac-
1 credited to Washington.
| During Ambassador Sternburg's ON
cial sojourn in Washington, he be-
| came acquainted with Miss Lillian May
| Langham, of Louisville, whom he at
| terward married. 1t is recognized here
that the sympathy and devotion OF
| Baroness Sternburg to the ambassa-
! dor contributed greatly to cheer him
and to prolong his life.
Acting Secretary Adee today per-
| sonally expressed his great sorrow al
| the death of Ambassador Sternburg
He cabled Immediately to the baroness
and also, on behalf Of the state de-
| partment to the German foreign off1ce
an expression of personal and ofhcia
/ condolences. .,
Mr.. Adee said.-in accordance with
| custom. the text of the cablegrams
would not be made public in Washing
Il n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-24
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City. Mo, Aug. 24.-WHEAT-
Market lac lower September. S7Ac; De-
cember $3.50: May 93xc. Cash: No.
hard aOd96c; No. 3. SSd94c; No. red. IS
G96c: No. 3. 92@e4c.
7o1hc: December. 57asc; May, 5satc. Cash
No. 2 mixed. TIC; No. 8. 711zG71%c; No.
white. 721zc; No. 8. 72c.
OATS-Market unchanged. No. white.
47IkG50c; No. 9 mixed. 461zG471xc.
RYE-7SGS0c.
HAY-Market firm Choice timothy.
50 $4,000; choice prarie. s3d750
BUTTER-Market firm. Creamer1es,
extra. &c: packing stock, 16c
EGGS-Market Nc higher: Fresh ex-
tras 21c: current receipts. 161zc.
wHEAT-Receipts4 67 cars.