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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
DURHAM WAS KILLED IN
MANNER MOST BRUTAL.
FOuIMurder Mas Committed
Monday Morning.
Night Watchrnan Slain
By Unknown Assas-
sin With Axe.

A murder most atrocious and brutal
in the extreme was revealed here yes
terday morning when the still warm
body of Night Watchman Durham was
found upon the floor at the plant of
the Vfrginia-C Carolina Chemical Co.,
when other employees came m TO be-
gin the work of the day, the ghastly
sight confronting them.
Mr.. Durham was lying on the floor
of the office, while his brains and
blood covered the space about his
head
A blood-stained axe, or mattock
lying by the dead body evidenced the
weapon used by the assassin where
with to kill his victim and rob him.
One of the colored laborers was first
to find the body. He at once notified
Manager Sans, and the officers were
called upon to ferret out the crime. A
careful survey of the surroundings
was taken and the officers went TO
work determinedly to find the murder
er if possible.
The murder was one of more than
usual atrocity, as it was evident the
poor young man had been slain for
the pitful sum of eight dollars-the
amount of his weeks wages. which
had been paid him
punched at $3.50 a. m., showing that
Mr.. Durham had made his usual
rounds at that hour.
He had returned to the Office, and
lay down upon the floor with pile of
papers beneath his head. He was kill
ed while in this position and evidently
by someone who knew the surround
fngs and had, undoubtedly, watched
his return to the Office Finding him
alone and probably doing. the bloody
deed was quickly done.
The instrument used is cruel look
ing one a half axe-half grubbing hoe,
the sharp blade of which cleaved the
head of the watchman beating out his
brains.
The murder is one of the most atroc-
ious ever committed in Americus and
the greatest indignation was expressed
thereat. 1t is quite likely that Gov
Brown will be asked to offer a reward
for the apprehension of the assassin.
The police and sheriffs are busy on
the case, and will get some clue very
quickly.
Mr. Durham came from Terrell
county. His wife and little child sur
vive him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
GREAT PLAY IS PROMISED IN
THE LION AND THE MOUSE
One of Finest Attractions Booked for
Americus.

UHc Oh FINEST AttEACtIUuS DOOheu luF
Americus.
That the Lion and the Mouse" by
Charles Klein, author of "The Third
Degree has the power to fascinate
the same people again and again, is
the proof of the strength of this com
edy drama of woman's fight against
the power of money. 1t is a matter Of
record that thousands of people have
seen The Lion and the Mouse" a doz-
en- times or more, and yet every time
find something new in its presentation
to interest them. The play is one of
great modern ideas; in trend, con-
struction and finish, although handling
the worlds old story of Woman's love
and talent when that love is jeopar-
died. The cast that will be seen in
this city Friday night includes season.
ed veterans in the art of acting, and by
reason of their connection with this
play for several years, are able 10
give an even performance. 1t includes
Walter Edwards, Carolyn Elberts,
Luke Martin, H. Rees Davies, George
Sydenham, Eta Baker Martin, Charles
r. Burbridge, Charles D. Pitt and
Rachael Barr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
TAFT IS NEARING
END OF HIS TRIP
Has Been Away From Washington
Half His Term to Date.
tspecial to Times-Recorder. J

Especial to Times-Recorder.)
Washington, Nov. 8.-President Taft
today entered upon the last stage Of
his great tour Wilmington tomorrow
and then Richmond are the only i'm
portant stops scheduled before the
Presidential train pulls into Wash
ington Wednesday evening. Then the
smiling chief executive-who has
smiled through it all-will shake
hands with himself, and utter, with a
great sigh of relief, There, that's ov-
er" At least, that is what he is ex-
pected to say.
When the President gets home on
Wednesday he will have been execu-
tive head of the nation for just $50
days Some facts, figures and statis-
tics regarding his incumbency may
not be amiss at this point.
Since his Inauguration on March 4
the President has been away from
Washington 43.2 per cent of the time.
He has been in Washington 142 days
and away from the Capitol los days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
ALDRICH MAY SPEAK AT
ATLANTA ON FINANCE

Atlanta, Nov. S.-Telegrams received
here today from Chicago, though not
positively definite, indicate that Sem
ator Nelson w. Aldrich will come to
Atlanta to deliver an address on IL
nance early in December. Senator
Aldrich was seen there by Joseph A.
McCord of Atlanta, and said he would
let him know as soon as possible re-
garding a definite appointment He
will come at the invitation of the At
lanta Chamber of Commerce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09

PLEASED AT BIG SHOW.
A HOST IN AMFRlCUS
Greatest Crowd in Decade
Filled Streets.
Americus the Mecca of
1housands---Circus
a Good One.

Americus was the Mecca of the null
titude yesterday and from radius of
forty miles came the holiday crowd to
see the circus. The old reliable John
Robinson shows were the attraction
and the spontaneous ovation accord
ed this prime old favorite here must
have been gratifying to Manager John
G. Robinson and his aides.
Americus turned out en- mass, Of
course, and the holiday given in the
public schools added 1,700 circus en-
thusiasts to the multitude.
The fireworks started when the big
street pageant in all its tinsel and
glory moved through the streets. The
Robinson show always gives a fine pa
rade, and that yesterday was fully up
to the standard and more.
The city of tents was pitched in and
about the ball park, and there the
multitude of vast proportions gath
cred for the afternoon performance.
The show was marvel. The
usual circus elevation had been inn
proved on, and went out of the gen.
eral rut and showed some things
which were different.
The aggregation has three rings
and in every one of the three there Is
something going on every minute from
the time the participants file around
the rings at the start of the perform
ance until after the concert
The management of the circus has
devoted little attention to high-pricA,
sensational feature acts, which are
over within a second or So
Appearances seem to indicate all
effort has been concentrated on de-
veloping new features in the trapeze,
acrobatic, trained animal and other
acts which always go to make up a
big show This work has been done
well and in every ring the crowds
witnessed new features,
There were more new features in
the general circus acts than had ever
been seen in any other circus here,
The work of the trained seals and
horses was far better than usual, and
not an acrobatic or trapeze act was
shown which did not have several
thrillers. The trapeze artists received
unstinted applause as their acts were
not only different than usual, but sew
eral of their feats of balancing seemed
impossible.
After the performance the crowd
gazed at the wild and rare animals III
cages outside. The John Robinson
circus deserves every rnodicum of sue
cess which it is attaining.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
No COTTON WAS PICKED
ON FARMS YESTERDAY.
Fields of Sumter County Were Desert.
ed by Negroes.

1t is doubtful if a single pound Of
cotton was picked within radius of
ten miles of Americus yesterday.
Every negro who could scrape up the
price OF admission to the circus rode
or walked to the city. Those who did
not have the coin to carry them under
the canvas came to town to help
swell the crowd. see the parade, meet
old friends from all over the county
get some near-beer and otherwise kill
the day. 1t was decidedly an off-das
in the cotton fields.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
ATLANTA IS READY TO
WELCOME THE RACERS
Big Event to Begin There
This Morning.
All Roads Are Leading
to the Capital City,
Five Days of Racing

Atlanta, Nov. 8.-Seven good roads
reliability contests coming from as
1-any points in the state will termfn-
ate in Atlanta tomorrow, bringing to
the city at least $50 contesting cars
the approximate number of entrants
There is now total of 200 entrants
ir these various contests.
The points from which these yari-
GUS runs to Atlanta will be made. with
he app 'oXimate nunher OF entrants
at each, are as follows:
Savannah, 40; Fitzgerald, 80: AL
bany, 30; Dublin, 20; Macon, 30; Ath-
ems, 20; Augusta, 10.
The Fitzgerald-Albany is really
one, the contestants coming together
at Macon. These runs are to be made
purely upon a basis of endurance and
reliability; speed will be a minor ele-
ment.
Cash prizes aggregating $4,000 are
offered to the winners in these con-
tests, the largest being 1885 for the
winner in each of three classes in
the longer runs; in the shorter runs
from $65 down to 500.
The finish in all these contests will
be at the club house overlooking the
speedway where the big races will
take place. The first of the cars will
begin arriving Tuesday about noon.
and they will continue to come in
during the afternoon, the last arriving
at o'clock.
AS they come they will be met by
the local timing and reception COM
mittee, who will check them in and
turn them over to the specially des-
ignated officials from the respective
starting points, who will make the
technical measurements and examina-
ton for prize awards.
Wednesday morning will follow Al
lanta's formal reception to the visiting
automobilists of Georgia At 10
o'clock all the contestants will as
semble in the heart of the city, where
they will be met and joined by Allan
ta- automobilists, all of whom have
been invited to participate.
1t is estimated that there will be a
total of 1000 cars in line forming the
largest automobile parade ever seen
in the South.
Through the heart of Atlanta this
cayalcade will proceed out to the
speedway course, where the races win
begin at 1870, with some of the best
and most exciting events of the entire
week
Wednesday evening an elaborate
banquet will be served all the contest
ants in these runs at the Piedmont
Driving Club, where covers will be
laid for 500 guests. This will be
general good roads and automobile
tollifcation meeting devoted both to
having a good time and the cause OF
highway improvement.
Perhaps the largest portion of the
crowd that comes to Atlanta next
week will be attracted by the speed
way races, which upon a track of this
size and kind, are a novelty in this
part of the country.
There will be five days of racing,
including events from one or two
miles UP to 200 miles, beginning Tues
day and concluding Saturday. Prep
arations have been made in grand
stand, bleachers and stands to take
care of 10000 spectators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
DEATH OF MISS MARY BROWN
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS

Miss Mary Brown. an aged and we'll
known resident of Americus, died yes
terday afternoon, the end following a
long illness. Miss Brown had been
a resident of Americus for more than
fifty years and was well known among
all here The funeral service will be
held this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at
Oakgrove cemetery, conducted by
Rev Hamp Stephens of the Method
ist church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
NINE PERISH IN
CELLULOID FACTORY
Fire Gathers in Many VIC
tins in Brooklyn.
Especial to Times-Recorder.

New York, Nov. Strapped in an
inferno of exploding and lava-like
celluloid, nine persons perished today
in a $500,0OO fire which destroyed
Morrison's e McComb's fatcory at 152
Columbia street, Brooklyn. Many
others were injured in the panic of
employees and in attempts to save the
injured,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
SIX PLUNGED TO
DEATH AT CHICAGO.
Joy Riders 60 Through a
Drawbridge
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Chicago, H., Nov, 8.-That an auto
mobile JOY ride was responsible for
the death of six persons in the Chica-
go river last night is the theory of the
police who are dragging the stream
for bodies of victims today The dis
Covery and practically positive identi-
ffcation of the owner of the big auto
that plunged into the open draw at
Jackson boulevard, carrying occu-
pants, variously stated at from three
to six to death in the river, gave the
police the first clew.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
THEATRE is READY FOR
FIRST NIGHT OF PICTURES

The Bickford moving picture theatre
is again in readiness for the public,
having been renovated and greatly i'm
proved since the fire three or four
weeks ago Every appliance insuring
absolute safety has been put in by
Manager Bickford, and the new place
will have the sanction of the city au.
thorities therein. The first perform
ance will be given tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
$4,000 Reward.

l will pay $4,000 for information
which will lead to the arrest and con-
viction of person who murdered E. w.
Durham at office of Virginia-Caro
Chemical Co. on Monday morning,
Nov 8th r. w. SANS, Supt.
d-9-11--w-12
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
SUPPLIES OF CORN WANTED.

The board of commissioners of
roads and revenues of Sumter county
will buy one thousand bushels sound,
heavy corn in the ear. Must be de-
livered at stockade barn in Americus
in quantities 90 bushels or more.
J. F. BOLTON,
22-2wk-d&w Clerk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
COTTON HAS TUMBELD
SIX DOLLARS A BALE.
(Special to Times-Recorder.) J

Especial to Times -Recorder)
New Orleans, Nov. 8.-Cotton took
another tumble today and prices went
down to levels which meant $6 less
per bale than when high water mark
was reached about week ago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
FIVE ROLLARS REWARD
FOR SETTER PUPPY.

Mr. Willis A Hawkins will pay SIS
reward for the return to him of a
white and black setter puppy; largely
black; about months old; answers
to the name of Joe"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
OUD TEDDY WIRES
THAT HE'S ALL RIGHT.
Elephant Hasn't Killed Him and Fever
Hasn't Touched Him.
(special to Times-Recorder.) J

Especial TO TlmeS-RecOrderJ
Rome, Nov. S.-Mrs. Theodore
Roovevelt today received a dispatch
from her husband in which he declar-
ed there is no basis for the rumors nf
an accident to him, and says he is
well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09

Handsome map OF the United States
Free.-If you viii send two cents to
cover postage, we will mail you new
up-tO.date map of the United States
without cost. ID. f. & c. p. Long,
Jacksonville, Fla. Hiatt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09
TAFT BEATS CUMMING
ON GOLF LINKS
(snecial to Times-Recorder.l

Especial to Times-Recorder9
Augusta, Nov. 8.-President Taft
beat his golf opponet, Major Cum
ming four up at the County Golf Club
game this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09

The quality and make up of our
brushes is the best. REMBERTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09

We forgot the circus. Silk sale
al, this week Pinkston Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09

Rubber set shaving brushes, Csc.
REMBERT,S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-09

The best nail brushes. 25c.
REMBERT,s.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
By W. A. Curtis

ten mile % the south 5- VI tkeet IN
the desert. where convincing proof would be
aiven that the boast 1t the dlv before was no
ernptvone Hea,kei them u, bring herr entire
outfit with them 4- he wished this z, be- their
wager on the contest \ sum II money
equal t. IT. value raised among the rich Arabs
If the town that morning would be- Ben
Mesryur'- wager
II -ir.- -hs. --,-. --I..r7r-.-- -y4-a ----f -
some plot t. decoy them av-,y 10 & place where
they would be robbed. perhaps killed. bur the
commandment o- the. garrison having offered Z.
60 with them accompanied by twenty troopers
they set forth with their van AMI reached the
oasis at noon.
The oasis Of D-r,,.- could r1a-i--- - called m
OASIS auv longer. since The coming %. the
F-a- n ..--.i -. -.-,-- 80 .--..-.- ~ III 49,
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terrnI,.el.t spr.ng .,r -,cqti,nS vherr wa-er
it, ,v.,r where garden, had been. Two great
tents we're pirrhe ~. the ,.r5 outside the -l-. e
5f the crumbling house, ,- ths. deserted village
and everywhere we're -h- a,r-r~ ami ..rnel-
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
PR ESTO. G H A n @ E

Il BD.- and Laramie had been
III the Algerian town Of Makeet
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Seras. a

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in Neu-graunfels Gbri1tian $. &of-
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: Cine Depelhe bon Seattle,

Cine Depeihe bon Seattle,
@oib., beioet: Srau q. Sbea bon
DULUTH, lpel6e Die BoIi5ei ant 30.
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fungiert batte, iibernebmen moaten.