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The Washington times., 1908-02-14
.DIETERICH ADMITS
WIFE'S ELOPEAENT
Says She and Vanderbilt
Horseman Are To-
gether in Paris.

NEW YORK. Feb. 14-Alfred l.. Diet
erich. the young STANFORD Oil million
aire, now admits that Ids beautiful
young iwfe, who left New York suddenly
and sailed on the same steamship with
Harry S. Brenchley. had eloped with
the former horse expert for Alfred @.
Vanderbilt, and that they are together
in Paris now.
Mr.. Dieterich made this admission in
discussing a report circulated Ia horse
show circles that the couple Is prepar-
ing 10 return TO New York directly. IN
til now ne has expressed absolute faith
in his wife, who is said to be worth
100000 IN her own right. Up 10 the
present he has denied all the stories
Of her having been in love with Brench-
ley. declaring that the stories had been
started by the hOrseman himself
While uttering no word Of reproach,
and while visibly affected by the elope-
ment, the young millionaire says there
is no possible chance Of a reconciIia-
tion between himself and the forme.
Virginia belle, who, as Miss Edna
Young, was one Of the most beautiful
and popular girls OF her set.
Brenchley's friends assert that tht
couple has actually decided TO return
70 New York within a very few days
written that both Mrs. Deiterich anC
himself are anXiOusly waiting for he
husband 10 secure "a divorce so they
may be permitted 70 marry.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
{. {. JORDAN HELPS
PRIMARIES PLAN
VIII Be Chairman of Com
mittee That Supervises
Expenses of Election.

Eldridge T. Jordan, president Of the
Traders National Bank and the
Merchants and Mechanics Savings
Bank, VIII act as chairman Of the
hnAnce committee of the board Of cleo
ions FOR the primaries for the choice
OF delegates from the District of Column
bla 10 the Republican national cosven-
lion.
The other members of the finance
committee VIII be Oscar j. Ricketts, and
DIT NJ Q. Dumas. colored This an
nouncement was made today by Sidney
BleDers chairman OF the board of cleo
tons
Mr.. Jordan has long been interested IN
local affairs, and has taken charge Of
the nnance committee with the idea Of
making the local primaries of great
Importance than has been the case here
totCre. The duty of the committee viii
be TO receive and dishuTse all money IN
connection with the expenses of t.
primaries. Each candidate for delegate
and alternate will have TO deposit with
the finance committee his pro rata share
or the estimated expenses of the pri-
maries
If there IS any balance left from the
expenses IL will be returned on a pro
rata basis 10 those who contributed the
expenses.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
REAL LONDON FOG
SETTLES ON GOTHAM
City and River Traffic
Made Unusually
Hazardous.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA real fog
settled down on New York early today
so thickly that it nearly put all river
traffic out of business, seriously ham
pered the city's surface and elevated
railway systems, and even made ordi-
nary travel in the streets hazardous
How many big ocean vessels are al
anchor outside the lower bay afraid
10 enter until the pilots can see a few
feet ahead of their own prows no one
knows. The melancholy boot OF the
fog horns can be heard on Fire Island
The ferries had trouble in tying up
The sWarming commuters had 10 be
cared fer, so most of the lines kept
up the service despite the peril of the
trip. The pilots abandoned all idea OF
regular schedules, however; boat after
boat got lost in mid-river; many had
trouble even in finding their own slips
and the Jerseyites and Long Islanders
who managed a supposedly ten-minute
passage in three-quarters of an hour
were lucky.
The din of whistles. horns. bells, and
screaming lookouts was deafening. The
oldest and most experienced pilots con-
fessed themselves confused by the very
racket There were dozens of hair
breadth escapes from collisions, and
collisions there would really have been
but for the snaiIs pace at which all
the boats CrepJ from shore To shore
Surface and elevated cars ran at re-
duCed speed, too. and at that several
rear-end collisions were badly avoided
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
Plea for Aged Clerks
AppIauded By the House
Nation Should Either In
crease Salaries or Pro-
vide Pensions, Says
GOulden.

An urgent plea for the retention of
aged Government clerks in the service
or for their retirement on a pension was
made in the House of Representatives
by Representative Goulden of New
York.
Taking as his text the article which
appeared in The Washington Times,
February u showing that the legisla-
tive appropriation bill contained a
clause FOR the dismissal of aged clerks
without pensions, Mr. Goulden declared
that it would be inhumane and unjust
TO allow the paragraph TO remain in the
bill
Calling attention to the fs ct that New
York city has a law for tie retirement
Of school teachers on OI.e-half Of their
active salary, Mr.. Gould n said:
Let Congress he as , Imane and pa
triotic as the great Democratic city
Of New York. and then incorporate
such a law on the nations statute
book. Until that is done. feeling men
men with humane, sympathetic hearts
will not agree to thrust hundreds OF
good jealous men and women. who
have grown old in the service of the
Government, on the cold charity OF the
world.
In my judgment. the committee viii
do well to heed the recommendations
made TO the President recently By the
sDecial Committee on Grades and Sal
aries. This COMMITTEES recommends
that an increase of II per cCHt more
than is estimated for the next fiscal
wear be paid all Government employees.
The committee should take this mat
ter un and do justice % the most de-
serving class of men aad women who
have no superiOrs for zeal and devo-
ton to duty anywhere n the country.
''The great municipa tiles of the cCun-
try are paying highe' salaries, having
made substantial Increases IN the last
ave wears Let Just ce be done the
* 600 or more employees of the Govern
ment. either by materially increasing
] their salaries. or. IN lieu OF that, pro-
/ yida a pension tor those who have
| crown old in the service"
Air Gouden's remarks were interrupt
| ed with frequent appause, showing that
| the aged clerks have many friends IN
tn. House and that they VIII not allow
! This provision To be enacted into law
| without challenge
1 Mr.. GCu.den concluded his remarks
| Inv quoting and placing in the Congress
sional Record The Times article which
! sounded the warning OF the danger that
lowered over the Government clerks.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14

4 AT Ia Ch5 dDlDI ma Us
sue with uneTrinB ac-
curacy, and causes a
gradual, harmless, but
effective reduction IN
weight, and without
leaving wrinkles which
are nearly always pres
.eut after taking drugs
and other dangerous
IA a Z & ri ais commonly
called "anti-fats-
There is nothing "just
as good" as RengO. For
sale by all druggi SITS az
S100 per full sized box.
or by mail prepaid. BY
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
TRAMP RESCUES GIRL
WHEN ICE GIVES WAY

LAKEVIEW. n. J., Feb. 4.-Whne a
number Of children were skating on a
small pond here Katie the nine-year-
old daughter OF John Schuyler broke
through, and was in peril OF drowning.
A tramp, who was tOasting his shins at
a bonfire on the edge OF the pond.
plunged into the Icy water and saved
the child
Tramp and child. numbed by the cold.
were taken 10 the Schuyler home and
the little girl got no better treatment
than the Wanderer. Mr.. Schuyler offered
him money and work He refused the
money and said he would work around
SPELL He gave the name OF Harvey
GalbraIth, and his home as Newark. but
said he had been IT. wanderer from the
like or the life since his parents died,
some years ago.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
ANOTHER COLLIER
FOR EVANS FLEET

The Navy Department was infomeh
this morning of the departure from
Cavlte OF the collier Alexander. with
200 tons Of coal for the Atlantic meet
at AIagdalena Bay. The Alexander has
6fen detached from the Pacific fleet
Her cargo is a portion OF the coal sup
pIv shipped to the Philippines from Bal
timOre. Its reshipment 10 MaBaat ZEN.
NV fs the result of the change of plans
ueCessitated by the long cruise OF the
battleship feet. The Pacific fleet has
been so reduced in size that the Bureau
Of Navigation had deemed IL advisable
10 transfer the Alexander. As she Is
making the voyage 10 The Pacific coast
ber coal is needed for Admiral Evans
dest. She was laden at Cavite, which
has more coal than is needed immediate
Nv bv the Pacific fleet in the Islands.
When the Alexander reaches Magda-
lena Bay her 4,200 tons Of coal viii have
cirCumnavigated the globe, with the ex-
ception Of crossing the continent 20 Bal
timOTe.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
@. H. ROYER FUNERAL
WILL Be IN ROANOKE

Funeral services Tor O. Howard Roger
assistant general freight agent OF the
Norfolk and Western railway. who died
yesterday morning Of heart disease IN
his apartments at the Raleigh, viii be
held in Roanoke, Va, Mr.. Rogers home
where the body was shipped at o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Roger had been in Washington
several days attending TO the business
of the railroads with which he was con
nected He was fifUy-siX years Old, and
one of the best known railroad men in
this mart of the country. He IS sur
Vived by his wife and six children.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
OLDEST TWINS IN JERSEY
SEE EIGHTY BIRTHDAYS

MULLICA HILL n. J.. Feb. IA
Probably the Oldest twins in New
Jersey are Mrs Elizabeth Pancoast and
John Gaunt, OF this place. who have
just celebrated their eightieth birthdays.
They were quietly recounung their hap
py childhood days when they were sur
prised by thirty OF their descendants,
who walked into the home which the
eIghty-year-old twins have combined 20
make a pleasant spot 10 spend their de-
clining days since the helpmate OF
each has passed away.
The twins are in excellent health and
laughed and joked with their children.
and grandchildren as gay as any OF
them, and ate as heartily OF the feast
the surprising party brought along.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
OLD CLERKS BILL
Up FOR DEBATE

Consideration OF the legislative, eX-
ecutive, and judicial appropriation blll
under the dve-minute rule began IN
the House today.
1t is in this measure that there aP-
pears tie paragraph providing Tor the
dismissal or demouon Of superannu-
atad Government clerks by the heads
~ fba danar neutS This paragraph,
however will probably not be reached
until late this afternoon or tomorrow.
Since the publication of the para
Ssi,5ad frantic letters from Government
clerks. asking that the provision oe
defeated on the floor OF the House.
There is no doubt that the matter VIII
cause a hot fight when II Is IedcAel
in the bill.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
How TO Get
Rid OF Fat
A Remarkable Discovery That Can
Reduce Fat Harmlessly at the
Rate OF a Pound a Day.
Send Tor a Free Trial BOX. It May Save
Your Life.

4 quick, harmless reducer Of fat, called
RengO. has come into popular use which
far eclipses any method or treatment
heretofore used.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
WILL STUDY AT NAPLES.

The occupation Of the Smithsonian
table in the Naples Geological Station
has been approved for three months
from January 8, 1903, on behalf OF DR..
Charles A kofOid, associate professor
of histology and embTyOlogy in the Uni
veTsity Of California. Professor KefOid
was graduated from Oberlin College in
1880. and rece. ed the degree OF A NJ.
in 1902 and Of Phi. D. in 1901 from HaT-
ward University. He VIII engage in a
special branch Of biological research.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14

Rengo is perfectly harmless, pleasant
to take. and it is chewed ike candy.
The Washington times., 1908-02-14
J. E. RANSDELL 10 LECTURE.

The Inland Water Ways of the
United States, is the subject of a lee
ture to be delivered tonight by Repre-
sentative Joseph r. Ransdell of Louisi-
ana before the National Geographic So
ciety at National Rifles ArmOry Mr.
Ransdell IS president of the Rivers and
Harbors Congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
STUDYING QUESTION
OF IMMIGRATION
Representative of Cong.
Commission Here.

Mr. Joseph G. KeIlett, special agent
of the Federal immigration Commits
sion, is in the city in the interests Of
that body. His object is to study
the question of immigration in each
section which he visits, and to ascer-
tain the sentiment of the people on
the desirability of foreign immigrants.
He will also prepare a list of the
inducements which each county and
city offers to immigrants, whether in
the way of small farms on easy terms,
or as Industrial centers where help
is needed.
On yesterday Mr. Kellett inter
viewed a number of representative
business men and farm owners. He
also called on Secretary Crockett of
the Board of Trade, to get informa-
ton relative to the attractions offer
ed by Americus to new cOmers. To-
day he will drive into the country
to see prominent farmers.
The results of Mr.. Kellett's obser-
yatiOns will be prepared and sent
to the commission, and will be incor-
porated in the full report which
will cover a large section of the
country Americus will have a des-
criptiOn Of it's advantages and oppOr-
tunities for immigrants, as will also
Sumter county. This information will
be used as a basis for a short article
on the city and county.
The immigration Commission is
a Congressional body, containing
| three Senators, three members OF
the Lower House and three members
appointed by President Roosevelt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
BROWN CLUB IN SUMTER
NAMES LIST OF FIFTY
As Delegates to the State
Convention.

Fifty members of the Sumter coun-
ty Joe Brown Club have been named
as delegates to the State Convention
assembling on June 23d, and Sumter
will be represented by one of the
largest delegations attending that
history-making meeting. Many of the
delegates thus selected have already
given notice of their acceptance, and
probably very nearly all of them will
attend.
Many counties will likewise be
represented by delegations equally
large, several having selected as many
as fifty or sixty representatives.
Following is the list of SUMTER
delegation selected.
G. S. S. Horne, DR.. H. J. Logan, S.
L. Sills, J. H. Daniel, DR.. P. F. Balm
son, c. White, W. E. Mitchell, F.
A. Hooper, j. NJ. Johnson, c. r. Ellis,
E. c. Webb, L. Stapleton, G. w Riley,
D. c. Pickett, R. M. Andrews, Ed
Kendrick, T. J. Harden, w. c. Wright,
J. c. ROney, ]. B. Hudson, G. r.
Crisp, Thomas Gamble, J. w. Fur
low, J. e. HightOwer, ]. E. Chapman,
w. E. Wood, R. S. Oliver, w. K Bell,
J. Graham, Jesse Faust, L. D. Lock
hart, A. c. Biyins, J. A. HiXon, Z. S.
Childers, J. L. Brown, j. w. Stall
lings, E. S. Caldwell, Frank Lanier,
Henry Lanier Arthur Rylander, J.
N. Scarborough, J. A. Ansley, H. T.
Davenport, D. F. Davenport, H. w.
Smithwick, c. K Chapman, S. A.
Daniels, w, A. Slaton, K NJ McDon-
aid.
Sumter county will have four votes
in the Convention which will nomi-
nate eGOrgia's next Governor and
write the platform.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
DEATH OF E. ]. M'GEHEE
AT HOME IN AMERICUS
End Follows an Illness of
Length.

Mr. E. j. McGehee passed away at
Z o'clock Friday morning at his
residence on Lee street His death,
while not unexpected, in view of re-
cent critical Illness, was none the less
a source Of sincerest sorrow to hun
dreds here who held him in highest
esteem
A man Of integrity; genial and af-
fable, he made friends of all and
enemies of none, and those who knew
best this big-hearted man esteemed
him the most.
And many are there who will sor-
row at his death
For several months his health had
been impaired and recently he went
to Hot Springs for the benefit of the
waters, but all to no avail. Since
returning home three weeks ago he
gradually declined, until the end
came at the hour stated.
Mr.. McGehee was a native of Hous-
ton county where his early life was
spent, removing thence to Montezu-
ma. Six years ago he came here to
engage in business.
His father was DR. E. ]. McGehee,
a prominent citizen of Houston coun-
ty many years ago. He is survived
by his wife, who was Miss Courtney
Russell of Sumter, and a little daugh-
ter, Alice: His only remaining Sis
ter is Mrs. Cope Winslow, of Fort
Valley.
Mr.. McGehee was ffty-six years
of age.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted from the residence at 10
o'clock this morning. The pallbear-
ers will be Messrs. L. G. Council,
John Sheffield, J. F. Bolton, G. J.
Sherlock, Judge Charles r. Crisp.
w. H. Feagin, ]. A. Hixon, C. r. Car
uthers.
Friends Of the family are respect
fully invited to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
BUILDING AN AUTO GAR
AT SHOP IN AMERICUS
A Monster and a Speeder
as Well.

At the shops of Sawyer & Sons,
in Americas an auto car is being
built, which, when completed will
be monster in size and speedy as
well. Several months ago the Messrs.
Sawyer decided to build this ma
chine, and while working up it only
at leisure moments it is more than
half completed and will be ready for
the road late in the summer. The big
auto will be equipped with all the
modern appliances known and great
est care is being exercised III its
construction 1t will be of 12O horse
power, which is far above that of
the average machine, while its six
big cylinders will give it an estimated
speed Of seyenty-tive miles an hour.
This IL probably the only machine
built outright in Georgia, every par
ticle Of the work being done here,
and the trial trip is awaited with
interest by those who have. seen the
leviathan,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
SLAYER OF CARTFRlIS
PERHAPS IN JAIL NOW
Negro Suspect is Brought
to AmeriCuS.

The negro who ruthlessly shot to
death Town Marshal Carter in Rich
land a year ago is behind the bars of
Webster cOunty's Jail today, in all
probability, as officers in Americas
yesterday with a prisoner thought
they had the murderer.
So strong was their belief in the
negro's guilt that, instead of taking
him to Stewart county, where the
crime was committed, they took him
to Webster for safe keeping.
And today the prisoner will be iden-
tified-Or turned loose, as have been
a half dozen others.
For the face of the earth has been
secured for the man who killed Mar
shall Carter in cold blood, and from
Florida, Georgia and other states sus-
poets have been carried to RichIand
for identificatio and afterwards re-
leased
But this time, it is believed, the
guilty man is in the tolls.
He was brought to Americus at
noon yesterday by his captor, a Mum
roe county officer, assisted by a Web
ster officer, and carried in the after
noon to Preston.
And in Webster's Jail those who
profess to be able to identify Carter's
slayer will see him.
Marshal Carter was shot to death
without the slightest provocation in
the colOred waiting room of the Sea-
board depot at Richland a year or
two ago The murderer fed, and de-
spite all efforts to catch him, has
eluded arrest.
1t is to be hoped that success has
finally crowned the efforts of the tire
less pursuers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
TrzEfb and
Quality

appeal to the Well Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time,
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and it's component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
OFFICERS OF LODGE IN
FULL ARE ELECTED
PythidnS of Cooper Lodge
in Meeting.

George F. Cooper lodge, Knights of
Pythias, at regular meeting Thurs
day evening elected officers for the
term beginning July 1st and ending
December 31st next The meeting
was we'll attended and much inter
est manifested in the selection of Off
GERS for the next term.
The positions thus filled for the
term were as follows:
Ralph Newton, chancellor comman-
der; R. H. Wells, yice-chancellor;
G. c. Webb, prelate; j. P Poole, mas
ter work; E. N. Argo, keeper records
and seals; K. w. Jones, master fin
ance; T. L. Bell, master exchequer;
D. B. Mayes, master arms, R. A. Shy,
inner guard; A T. Robinson, outer
guard.
Mr. H. B. Mashburn was elected
trustee for the term
George F. Cooper lodge is among
the largest and strongest of the
Pythian organizations in the state,
and its membership shows a steady
increase.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
COMMITTEE IN MEETING:
Sc SSION Is BRIEF
Affairs of College We're
Discussed.

The prudential committee from the
board of trustees of the Third Dis
trict Agricultural College held a busi-
ness meeting in Americus yesterday,
at which affairs of the college refer
red to it were discussed. The COM
mitteemen present were Messrs. j.
w. Bivins Of Crisp, ]. F. StapletOn, of
Webster, and j. l.. Bridges of Schley.
No matters Of public interest were
discussed and the short session dealt
only with routine affairs Supt John
M. Collum, of the college, was in the
city yesterday as well and reports af
fairs in excellent condition The col
lege will open in September to a
capacity attendance, the enrolment
even exceeding that of the first ses-
sion when it went we'll over the
hundred mark with pupils from
twelve counties of the Third district
in attendance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
CROPS IN THE STATE
ARE BEST IN YEARS
Prosperity Promised in
Georgia.

According to a statement just is
sued by Commissioner of Agriculture
T. g Hudson, Georgias agricultural
and horticultural products this year
will be worth two hundred million
dollars This estimate is based on
reports received from one thousand
correspondents in all parts of the
state. In the orchards of the state
there are nineteen million peach
trees, thirteen million bearing now.
He estimates the value of the peach
crop Of five million dollars The wa
terme1on crop, canteloupe crop and
berry crop are all the best the state
has had in years and prices are ex-
pected to be good. Commissioner
Hudson says farm labor is getting
more plentiful and more reliable. The
corn crop for this year is just a frac-
ton of cent greater than for last
year. He estimates the cotton crop
is one-fifth off from last year. Con-
ditions for all crops is improving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-06-13
SCHOOL DRAMAHSTS
HAD BIG CROWD

dot, the Miners Daughter" was
presented Thursday night at Ella
vile by the Dramatic Club of the
Third District Agricultural College,
the proceeds being for the benefit
of the College library. The COM
pany was greeted by the largest au-
dience ever given a visiting play, and
the audience much enjoyed the even
ing 1t has been decided by the
members of the company to give
other entertainments this summer in
this section of the state for the aid
Of the school library. The same play
was presented in Americus on the
day following the close of the school,
but the rainy weather interfered with
the attendance. The production is a
temperance play, and is well rendered
by the boys and girls who fill the
caste.