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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
BANQUET TO TAFT THE
BEST INCITY'S HISTORY
Savannah Did Herself Proud
Therein.
Fine Array of Souvenirs
Presented Guests at
Taft Banquet.

Savannah, Ga, Nov 5.-The ban
quet given at the DeSoto last night in
honor of President Taft was the most
magnificent and elaborate in the his
tory OF this city, so justly famed for
its hospitality, and it was near the
midnight hour ere the brilliant festivI-
ties ended.
AT banquet OF the proportions Of
the one given in honor Of the presl-
dent of the United States at the De-
Soto last night interest always CEN
ters in the souvenirs.
This time there was absolutely notn-
Ing to be desired in this particular.
Perhaps nothing so novel and alto
gether interesting in the souvenir line
was ever before developed at ban
quet In the South.
The souvenirs were not laid beside
the plates in the old-fashioned way,
but almost each course revealed some
new souvenir until the guests became
impatiently expectant with interest
concerning what another round would
bring forth.
The crowning achievement in the
execution of this feature was the in
dividual miniature chafng-dish, with
alcohol lamp burning and all of the
accessories working.
The stewed terrapin was served in
these dishes. These are the cuteat
little affairs diner sees in a long
time. and they will be retained by
each possessor as an interesting me-
mento of the notable event.
The other souvenirs were:
A rolled gold scarf pin with the seal
of the city of Savannah on it's head.
A graceful, long-necked little per-
fume bottle encased in bands of silver
deposit, in which the apricot brandy
was served.
Small silk United States and presi-
dents flags at each plate.
The canape was served in china
tray, hand-painted in gold with 'W. H
T." monogrammed in the center.
The salted nuts were served in d
silver fiillagreed coaster.
The cigars were passed around in
individual pouches, each containing
five cigars, with the name of the
guest embossed on the case. The
cigars had the presidents picture on
the band.
Beside each plate there were Taft
button, bouttonniere of red, white
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
DE ARMOND SHOW TO CLOSE
ENGAGEMENT HERE TONIGHT.
Big Matinee Bill This Afatrn0on n
Feature.

The De Almond Greater Southern
Show, which has pleased large audi
ences here every night this week,
closes the engagement in Americus
with splendid bill tonight, at which
time the contest for the handsome
cape offered the most popular lady in
Americus ends also. Mr.. De Almond
will announce the standing of all the
contestants at the matinee this after
noon. Tonight after the performance
a committee of disinterested citizens
will count the votes polled at this
performance and announce the win
ner. A fine matinee will be given at
2:30. Admission to all Is cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
WANTS TROOPS TO ACT
AGAINST NIGHT RIDERS.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. 5.-Jackson Is
quiet for the present, and Mason coun-
ty has again taken the center of the
stage, one of it's residents having call
ed for troops as protection against
night riders. The supplicant is Ben
Logenecker, whose young daughter,
some nights ago, held back the might
riders at the muzzle of a rife. The
farmer refuses to tell who is threat
ening him and for this reason Gov
ernor Wilson declined to send the
troops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
RESPITE WAS GIVEN IN
SHADOW OF THt TRAP
Elliott Gets Another Lease
on Life.
Attempts to Kill Him.
self in Prison. Exten-
sion of Sentence.
Especial to Times-Recorder.

~
LAGRANGE, Ga, Nov. 5.-Dr. Elliott
did not swing today from the scat
fold prepared for him, as a respite OF
two weeks was granted the condemned
man today by Governor Brown as the
result of Elliott's attempt at suicide
yesterday. His condition was such as
to warrant the respite, in the opinion
of many.
Elliott secured a deadly drug in
some manner, and came near ending
the life he law would have taken to-
day.
DR.. Elliott, who was a well known
veterinary surgeon, killed George L.
Rivers at LAGRANGE on September 1
of last year. The killing was said TO
have been done while Elliott was an
CRY and his brain clouded from the
effects of morphine or cocaine, to the
use Of which he was said to have been
addicted At the time Of the Shoot
ing he emerged from his wife's room
in the Rivers boarding house. He
was previously angered in a quarrel
with his wife and a negro nurse over
some trivial matter
When Elliott reached the porch he
saw Rivers and began firing at him.
Three of the. five shots took effect,
one entering Rivers arm and two his
breast.
Though seriously wounded Rivers
went to his room, procured his own
pistol from bureau drawer and fol-
lowed his assailant to the street
Friends of Rivers. realizing his con-
dition, got him back to his room.
About twenty four hours later he died.
Rivers was said to be one OF the
quietest and most inoffensive men in
LaGrange and following the killing
there were threats of lynching made
against Elliott.
Elliott was arrested Immediately af-
+er the shooting and was taken to the
Troupe county Jail. where he was con-
fined.
',One of the hardest Legal battles ever
wase6 was fodgfft at the November
term of court following, the defense
trying to prove that DR.. Elliott was
insane at the time of the deed He
was found guilty by the jury. A mo-
tfon for a new trial was denied him
by Judge Freeman. The case was
then carried to the supreme court,
which affirmed the decision of the
lower court.
Repeated efforts were made to save
Elliott from the gallows by his law
yers and strong effort was made to
show that he was mentally unsound.
An appeal had been made to Governor
Brown, but he approved the action If
the prison commission in declining
communication. The prison commits
sion declined to recommend Elliott for
communication, holding that he was
mentally all right when the killing
occurred. The principal plea for COM
mutation came from Chattanooga,
where Elliott formerly resided.
A great number of Troupe county
citizens had been strong for the man
to pay the penalty for his crime The
record in the case contained letter
signed by the sheriff, showing that
Elliott, under his charge from Septem-
Der /, 1908, had shown nothing in his
conduct to indicate that he was in
sane.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
Lion and the Mouse a play OF today.
ROCk THROWN BY SCHOOLBOY
BREAKS SKULL OF ANOTHER,

AS the result of rock battle be-
tween two school boys here one of
them, young Livinston, residing near
Americus, has a fractured skull. The
rock thrower, a young lad named
Jones, was twitted by the other boy
and threw a stone at him, striking
him upon the base of the skull from
behind. While the wound is a serious
cne the lad will soon recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
CIRCUS ON THE ROOF OF
A TEN.STORY BUILDING.

New York, Nov. j.-A circus ten
stories up in the air, on the roof Of
the Hotel Astor, has been arranged
for the entertainment of the Millinery
Jobbers from all of the big cities of
the country, who are here for their
annual convention. A tent 200 feet
long has been erected on the roof;
trick horses, ponies, monkeys and
other animals have been hoisted up
by derricks, a sawdust ring laid out,
several midway shows set UP and
other features OF the old-fashioned
country circus have been arranged
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
RUMORS THAT AN ELEPHANT
HAD CAUGHT TEDDY.


NOVoOI1tI 10 III4eS- -ItoCUIU6I'J
Washington, Nov. 5.--A rumor that
ex-President Theodore Roosevelt has
been killed on his hunting trip in
Africa was afloat in Washington this
morning, but diligent search failed
to discover the slightest foundation
for it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
JEFFRIES Is TRAINING FOR
FIGHT WITH JOHNSON.

Chicago, Nov. 5.-The Inter-Ocean
says that with hope of being good and
strong when he meets Jack Johnson
in the heavyweight championship con-
test, Jeffries has decided to engage
Frank Gotch, the champion wrestler
of the world, to work with him for a
few months when he begins training.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
NUMBER 265

Buy your Clothing, your
BOyden and Regal Shoes,
your Hawes Hats and
Eclipse Shirts now and get
the full benefit of a full seas
On'S wear.
We have a stock full to
over-flowing with the seas
On's best styles.
The prices are the low
est, the variety and selec-
tiOn now greatest. Come
and let us fit you up.
Boys Knee Pants Suits.
Odd Knee Pants and Over
coats. the greatest line we
have ever show n from SI.5O
to $I2. SO suit.
Bring your boys to be
fitted up correctly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06
COTTON ON DOWN GRADE
AND SLUMP Is PROLONGED.
Bureau Report Monday May Bolster
the Situation.

Americus cotton men witnessed yes
terday a further decline in cotton val
ues, and the slump is as yet uncheck-
ed, The decline in January options
Yesterday was from 14.49, the opening
figure, to 14.40 at the finish. The bu-
reau report to be issued on Monday
may turn the tide, or such is the hope,
at least.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06

Handsome map of the United States
Free.-If you will send two cents to
cover postage, We will mail you new
up-tO-date map of the United States
without cost. d. F. & C. p. Long,
Jacksonville, Fla. 11-4-7t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06

The more a can can lose his head
over a girl the more they can both
fool themselves iss is his heart.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06

Rubber set shaving brushes, 25c.
REMBERT,S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06

The best nail brushes, 25c.
REMBERT,S s.
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The quality and make up of our
brushes is the best. REMBERT'S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06

Tooth, nail, hair and flesh brushes,
all prices, Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06

Good tooth brushes for 10 cents.
REMBERT.S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06

Colds cured in one night.
REMBERTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-06

Quality is what you get at Remberts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19

many similar cases, Judge Pollock
summed the matter up by saying:
81 am under the opinion that the
statute law. Of the state is constitu-
tional and valid The state tax COM
mission acted in exercise of authority
in making assessment against the
property of the complainant No
sufficient acts of fraud are charged by
the Western Union to warrant a
granting of the RELIEF prayed in the
case. In the bill presented and the
amended and supplementary bill the
Western Union has not shown itself
entitled to an order perpetually en-
Joining the assessments made against
Therefore demurrer interposed
must be sustained"
The restraining order heretofore
granted in this case will be set aside
and held for naught unless the West
ern Union being so advised shall
amend it's bill of complaint within
fifteen days from the date Judge Pol
lock gave the opinion--or June 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19

erick, have gone to Bloomington, ILL.,,
to spend few days with Mr.. Watson
parents.
Mrs. w. H Newton of FIT Madison.
Ia, is the guest of her father, DR..
G. w. Hogeboom.
Mrs E. c. Netels of Chicago is the
guest of Mrs. George Mccoy. Mrs.
Netels and Mrs. Mccoy will leave in a
week for a visit in Joplin, Mo-, and
Pittsburg. Kan.
Mrs. NJ. w. Van Valkenburg of Kan
sas City is the guest of her niece, Mrs.
Charles Cooper.
Mrs. A. l. Redden and her daughter,
Mrs. Lee Gordon, left Monday to spend
a few weeks in ElDorado and Wichita
The Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Ward left
Monday for Denver. Mr.. Ward is pas
tor of the Westminster Presbyterian
church and is a delegate to the Pres
byterian convention this week in Den
Yer.
| Mr.. S. J. Brandenburg of Miami uni
versity, oxford, Ohio, arrived Sunday
to join Mrs. Brandenburg in a visit
| to her parents. Mr.. Chief Justice and
Mrs. w. A. Johnston.
| Miss Helen McChntock and Miss Ruth
Price are guests of the Todd family in
Maple Hill. They will return home to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Johnston are
the parents of son. born yesterday.
to whom they have given the name OF
Howard. Jr.
Mrs Joe Leroy and son. Joe. of Los
Angeles, Cal, arrived in Topeka last
night for a visit to Mrs. LeRoy's par
| ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. NJ. Davies. They
will be here until the hot months, when
they will accompany. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davies to their summer home at Lud-
ington, Lake Michigan.
| Mrs Fred Wolferman, of Kansas City,
| Is the guest of her mother, Mrs. w. A.
Combs of Maryland who has. been at
| the Virginia for several months with
| her daughter, Miss Nancy Combs. Mr..
| w. A Combs is i'll at the Santa Fe
| hospital.
Mr. Homer Hoch went to Marion to-
| day to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Waring, sister of Governor E. w. Hoch.
DIR. and Mrs. ]. C. McChntock have
gone to Colorado to spend few weeks.
| DR.. McChntock has been in poor health
and will not return to Topeka until he
| is better.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, M. Garrett, who have
been visiting Mrs. CARROTS sisters,
Mrs. v. C. Tahaferro and Mrs. e. W.
Durham, left yesterday for New York,
expecting to sail on the 22d for Europe
They will spend q year touring the
continent before returning to their
home in Pasadena, Cal
The Taxa Art Embroidery club will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. w.
| A. Turner, 920 West Thirteenth street
The Ladies' Aid society of Lowman
chapel will meet today with Mrs. Lantz,
t1114 West Tenth avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
IS TIME INCORRECT?
EIgin Watch Company VIII Build an
Observatory.

Elgin. ILL.,, May 19.-Believing that
government time is not absolutely
correct, as estimated and transmitted
from obserVatories to other sections of
the country the Elgin National Watch
company has decided to build an OBJ
servatory here and establish its own
standard of time.
Prof. William w. Payne of Goodsell,
Mimi, has been engaged to oversee
the erection of the plant and assume
charge of it upon completion.
Government time at the observa-
tories is correct" said President Chas
H. Hulburd of the company. But the
inaccuracy comes in estimating and
transmitting IT.
There has been a constant variation
of the government standard for some
time, according to watch company Of
ficials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
KANSAS X. p. AT GARDEN CITY.
Annual State Meeting in Session in
Sugar Town Today.

Garden City, Kan, May 1s-The
thirty-eighth annual grand lodge of
Knights of Pythias is taxing Garden
City hospitality to the utmost It is
estimated that more than 400 members
of the order and of the Pythian Sis
ters, the female auxiliary, are in town.
Selection of possible permanent
headquarters for the order, where the
grand lodge will meet annually and
where the records and archives will be
kept, is under discussion. The grand
lodge officers will make a report on
this question. and both Kansas City,
Kan, and Topeka are under considera-
ton.
Automobile rides comprised the en-
tertainment for the most part. Every
available one of Garden City's eighty
five automobiles have been pressed into
service.
Gus Neubert of Kansas City. Kan,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
CAMPED IN CITY PARK.
Cold Forced Aged Couple to Seek
Police Station.

not supposed to be a camp ground,
but for three days and nights Edward
Lumberton of Michigan City, Ind,
aged rs, and his wife made their home
in the North side resort unknown to
the police. They now are at a police
station being driven to shelter by the
cold weather.
The couple came from Indiana a
week or so ago and expected to find
money in Chicago that would take
Lum berton was to visit a sister. The
remittance was sent to a wrong adj
dress, and finally returned to Iowa.
Their funds gave out and they took
up their residence in the park.
How the Lumberts managed to get
food was not explained. 1t is expected
that money will be received soon
which. will enable them to continue
their journey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
OWL GROCERS
1928 Kan. Ave. & zoe East 18th st,


will succeed himself as keeper of REG
ords and seal; he is now serving his
twenty, third year, the longest in SER
vice of any of his office in the United
States. B. E. Rively, grand chancellor
commander, will be succeeded by r. v.
Brokaw of Hiawatha.
There is a feeling of sadness prevails
ing at the death of former Lieutenant
Governor A. P Riddle of Minneapolis.
editor of the official organ, the Sprig
of Myrtle, for so many years. The
printing job will probably go to his son.
Arthur Riddle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
BUDGET OF s1o,s1s,4s s.
What 1t Costs to Run State of Michi-
gan Two Years.

Lansing, Mich, May 19-The biennial
session of the Michigan legislature
which will close tonight adopted a bud
get of $10.313,439 for the two years be-
ginning July 1 next. OF this amount
there will be spread on the tax rolls
this year IS, S12, 319 and in 1910, $4,501, 120.
The budget of the session of 1907 was
$9,078,275. Among the larger appropria-
lions in the new budget are: Univer-
sity of Michigan, $1,300,57 Soldiers
home at Grand Rapids, $3.50, six in
and reformatories, $500. $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
ROBBERS BLEW A BANK.
Citizens Thought Noise Was From
Election Celebration.

Lincoln. Neb., May 19.-Bank robbers
secured $1,000 from the Cairo State
bank last night, demolishing the safe
and building by three explosions. A
waterworks bond election was carried
by one vote yesterday and fire arms
and anvi1s were used in the celebra-
ton. The explosions at the bank were
thought to be part of the election en-
thusiasm and the alarm was not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
CHAMPION MARATHON.
VIII Be Run at White Sox Park
May 90.

Chicago, May 19.-World's cham
pions. will race in Marathon. run to
be held at the South Side baseball park
May 90, all of the stars who ran in
New York city April % being expected
to compete. Charles Harvey, who is
handling the New York end of the ar
rangements, stated that he had secured
the promises of John Svanberg, Johnny
Hayes, the Olympian champion and
Dorando Pfertri Harvey will go after
st. Yves and Tom Longboat and ex-
pects to sign them I'D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
Salvation Army Congress.

Chicago, May 19.-Four hundred Of
ficers of the Salvation army were in
attendance at the annual national con-
gress of the Western America district
which opened five days meeting here
today. Commander Eva Booth, whl
was suffering from a severe nervous
attack on her arrival from New York
last night, was reported as entirely re-
covered today She addressed the con-
gress today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
AFRAID OF FIRE.
Hypnotic Subjects to Lose Their Jobs
in Chicago.

Chicago. May 19.-The practice of
hypnotizing women. boys or men and
placing them in show windows for
long periods to advertise theaters
where hypnotists are appearing has
been prohibited by the police The
notice fear that the practice might re-
suit in the death of the subject in case
fire broke out where the exhibition
was in progress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19

Information" VIII Not Give Score.
The Independent Telephone company
requests its subscribers not to ask I'm
formation" for the baseball score. The
score will be given over the State Jour
nails special baseball phone, Ind. S18.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19
Hair on Face,
Neck and Arms
Renewed by the New Principle
De Jllirucac

,~.,.ss.r "a uucd.rn praence h De only saasze<
a. - -r-csscsi vsy 70 destroy hair. Do1't wa.ss
dine experiznentzag with esscEolysis xrsT nd g
a the Operators and Eauufhceurexs. De miracle =
net 1t the emily method whieh Is indorsed oy pnys
eIens medical oufnals ena
prominent magazines De Miracle mailed sealed IN
9reaton (ro red tape) II IL falls TO do all that -
claimed It Booklet frss Ia plain seeied ensetops
New York
The Mills Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19

Bishop Millspaugh will make his an
nual visitation at the College of the
Sisters of Bethany tomorrow which Is
Ascension Day. Confirmation services
will be held at 10 a. m. in the college
chapel and Grace Cathedral has aban-
doned it's Ascension Day services so
that the parishioners may attend the
service at Bethany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19

Miss Mary Dallas Gage. pupil of Mr..
Ar Klingenberg. and Miss Elizabeth
Uhls, pupil of Madame Lunde Souther,
will give their graduating recital to-
night at Macvicar chapel Washburn
college. The recital is open to the pub
lie and will begin at Sis o'clock
~ = -
The Rev. Edwin A. Oliver of Fort
Atkinson, Wis, formerly of Topeka,
will be married June 1 to Miss Hattie
r. Richards of GAINESVILLE, Wis. Mr..
Oliver is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19

Mrs. Thomas S. Lyon VIII give an
informal reception tomorrow afternoon
for her granddaughter. Miss Elizabeth
Evers, of Chicago, asking some of her
former schoolmates and Washburn col
lege girls This evening Miss Clemma
Bollard will give a small company for
Miss Evers and Miss Blanche Rohrer
has asked guests for a chafing dish
supper in her honor Thursday even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19

A Topeka woman who has observed
how disagreeable people are feared and
respected, how everybody stands back
for them, hesitates to offend or cross
them, invites them to their parties, not
because they want them but because
they are afraid of being Talked About
otherwise, has decided that It pays to
be nasty and will go to some pains to
get a reputation in that direction her
self She believes that amiable people
are imposed upon and so she talks a
good deal about My Trades, in order
to give the impression that she is a
holy terror and therefore to be treated
with unusual consideration in the in
terest of peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs j. c., Everett 1107 Var
Buren, street; will give a dinner Friday
night for these guests: DR.. and Mrs. S
S. Estey Rev and Mrs. j. C. Everett
Miss Alice Patterson and DR.. and Mrs
T. J. Kimbrough.