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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
WATER ANALYSES
NOT YET RECEIVED.
But Public Health Shows
No Sign Bad Water.
Believed That With Les
sened Consump tion
With Cool Weather
Mud Will Disappear.

The analyses of the artesian water
and the spring water, furnished to tlt
people of Americus, has not yet cons
back from Atlanta.
City Engineer Ansley sent a sampls
OF the spring water and a sample oi
the mixture of spring and artesian well
waters separately, so that the analyse.
made by the state chemist would give
the character OF each water by Itself
If there sAould be anything wrona
with the water, which is not regarde5
as all probable, it would then b.
easy to determine which water was Al
fault
There is no reason to believe thai
the little mudliness in the mixed water
unusual though it is, is at all detri-
mental To the public health.
1t has been three weeks now since
the water pumped began to show de-
clGed signs Of muddiness. That is am
pie time for the resalts to be appare at
IN the public health. if there was any
thing deleterious in the water. But
aot single case of illness has been
traced to the water, and the city con-
Inues to enjoy its normal state OF
fact pretty clearly establishes in adj
health for this season of the year. This
ance that tae~ report will show the
water to be an right. But it was
Thought best to have the analysts
made in order to thoroughly satisfy
the public in tits respect.
The general impression in city Off,
cial circles still is that the muddl,
ness ismerely due to the close pump
age, although there is a lingering fear
that some unusual event may have oc,
Cured down in the bowels Of the earth
to disturb tie flow of water and upset
natures arrangements for the Amer.
Gus water supply. Some years ago, it
is said, Memphis found tae water from
IS artesian wells getting muddy and
All of sudden they went dry This is
no criterion TO judge the situation
here by, though. 1t is quite probable
hat with the advent of fall and the
reduced consumption of water that
comes with cold weather the strain
on the supply from the wells will be
lessened and the old condition of wa
ter, clear as a crystal, will be re-
stored
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
GRADUATES TO BOOM
WILSON FOR PRESIDENT
Princeton Alumni Aid Sought to Make
University Man Governor.

Princeton, N. j., September a.-Mem-
b"rs OF Princeton aidmn 10 New Jer-
: y Numbering ab1,T Lie. have -been
appealed to bringt about the nom'na-
tion of President Woodrow Wilson as
the democratic candidate for governor.
The desirability of having a man Of
the calibre of DR.. Wilson in political
life is outlined in circular sent to
each alumnus. 1t is also proposed
to form an organization for the pur-
pose of furthering the movement. Ed
ward Fl. Wright, Jr., of Newark, has
consented to act as secretary of the
preliminary organizations
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
TRAGIC WAS DEATH OF
MRS. A. G. PARKER.
-
Visitor in AmeriCuS lakes
Her Life.
She Swallows a Deadly
Dose While Her Hus-
band and Physician
Near at Hand.

During a moment of evident mental
ALTERATION, Mrs. A. G. Parker, of
Blackyille, S. c.. took a deadly potion
yesterday morning at the home of her
brotter-in-law, Mr.. Roscoe ]. Parker,
on Lee street. death resulting soon
thereafter, despite every effort of ply
sicians to save her life.
A physician from her home in Care
lima was in the Parker home here at
the moment but the drug, creolin, had
its effect too rapidly.
Mrs. Parker's mind was evidently
unbalanced when she ceized the phial
and took the drug.
Only week ago the lady came here
to visit at the home of her brother,
Mr.. R. J. Parker, and was in excel-
lent spirits at the time Three days
ago, it is said, she betrayed evidence
OF mental alteration and her hus-
band was Immediately given notice Of
her condition
He left Blackville for Americas
in all LaSte, bringing with him
specialist of that city.
Yesterday morning her condition ap-
peared greatly improved, and it was
earnestly hoped that the mental tror-
bile was but temporary.
Her husband, the physician and 9TH
ers of the household, it is said, were
in adjoining apartments yesterday
when without warning the unfortunate
lady seized the drug and swallowed
quantity of it. i.
Although astounded at the act, and
taken so entirely by surprise, those
present bent every energy to the end
of saving the life of the unfortunate
lady, but to no avail, as within less
tlan thirty minutes the drug had taken
effect and she lay a corpse in the
presence of loved ones.
Mrs. Parker was about 80 years Of
age and woman Of engaging person
ality. The body will doubtless be car
ried back today to the saddened Carp
lima home for burial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
AMERICUS MAN WINS IN
ATnLtTICS AT SCHOOL.
Murray Dunn is Awarded
Four Prizes.

Murray Dunn, of Americus, has IL
Illustrated the fine training in ath-
letics which he received at the Amer
icus Y. M. G. A. in an exhise ton given
recently at the Silver Bay Training
School, New York. In this exhibition
of skill, Mr.. Dunn was awarded four
prizes, a distinction won by no other
Mr.. Dunn has completed his course in
the training school, and will return TO
Americus in day or two, resuming
his duties as assistant Y. NJ. G. A. Sec
retary here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
TO FIX TAX RATE FOR
SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Six Levy Special Tax to
Aid Schools.
Surnter's Educatio n al
System in the Country
Is Showing Steady
Improvement.

All this week the district school
trustees of the county have been meet
ing with County School Superinten-
dent Moore, at his office in the court
house, making up the digest for each
school district that has voted in favor
of local taxation in order that they
may be presented to the county cen.-
missioners at their meeting ON next
Monday, when that board will levy
the tax rate for the districts that have
decided on better teachers and longer
school terms.
Yesterday the trustees of the Plains
district met with Supt. Moore This
completed the work and the superin-
tendent will now put the reports in
shape for the action of the commits
'sionsrs at their September meeting.
SIX school districts IN Sumter, those
of Plains, Thompson, Sumter, Hunt
ington, Howell and Leslie, have voted
local taxation to improve the schcol
facilities furnished their children. The
taX rate levied for this purpose is
generally two to three mills on tha
dollar The funds obtained in this
way added to the regular quota from
tae state, permits of an extension Of
the school term to eight or nine
months in the year and permits of
larger salaries for teachers. The re-
suit is an Improvement that is quite
pronounced in the education of the
children.
The Leslie and Plains schools are
already in operation. Those of the
other school districts throughout the
county will open with the coming Mon
day and by The middle of Septembe
the entire school system of the coun-
ty will be moving smoothly and with
probably the largest attendance of
white children ever known.
There has been a decided forwarG
step in county educational matters in
the past few years. improvements in
will come speedily, and with
the increased efficiency Of teachers the
school Of Sumter county will MOI
rank below those of any other agri-
cultural district in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
FUNERAL OF j. III. BASCOM
HERE THIS AFTERNOON
Former Resident of Americas Died
In Tampa.

Mr.. J. H. Bascom, a former citizen
of Americas, residing at 12O Taylor
street, died yesterday in Tampa, where
he has lived for several years. Mr..
Bascom was the father of Mrs. Will
Minis. residing with them in Tampa.
The body will be brought here this af-
ternoon for interment in Oak Grove
cemetery, the funeral services, con-
Quoted by Rev. o. b. Chester, taking
place at $3.50 o'clock upon arrival Of
the Seaboard train at 1903 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
AFTER SLEEPING 2O7 HOURS
LAD AWAKES TWO MINUTES
Gainesville Lad is Easily the Champion
Sleeper in Georgia.

Gainesville, Ga, September 2.-After
sleeping continuously for 207 hours,
the result, it is believed, of receiving
an electric shock of 10 volts recent
ly Julian Urice, II years old, awoks
early this morning for two minutes.
just long enough to speak few words
to a relative at his bedside.
He again fell into a deep sleep, de-
spite efforts of physicians to keep
him awake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
CANDIDATE j. L. SHEPPARD
FILES BILL OF EXPENSES
Makes Statement of Expenditures in
Senatorial Race.

Expense account of j. e. Sheppard
candidate for State Senate from tbs
Thirteenth district of Georgia:
Two days rent of automobile, $50 90
Railway ticket to Plains, 25c.
Railroad ticket to Leslie 55c
Publishing announcement in Times.
Recorder, $500.
Amount paid Executive Committee
$4,000.
Total $56.70.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
MRS. LESTER NEAR TO
DEATH LAST NIGHT.
Her Condition is REGARDED
Critical.

The condition of Mrs. Linton Lester,
Of this city, who has been i'll will
fever for SOME time, was regarded as
very critical yesterday. During tiye
day she failed to rally to any extent,
and last night it was feared that the
end was very near. and that she might
not survive until this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
MISS BUCHANAN TO SING
SUNDAY AT FIRST METHODIST
While Prof. 0'NeilI PresideS at Pipe
Organ.

The program of music to be rem
dered tomorrow at the First Methodist
church at the II o'clock service in-
cludes a solo by Miss Margaret Bd-
caanan. Prof. Hamilton McNeill, a
master of the pipe organ, will also
lend his talents upon this occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
TWO THOUSAND SAW NEGRO
LYNCHED IN MISSISSIPPI
Fiend Is Strung up There for Usual
Crime.
(peclal to Times-Recorder)

Amory. Miss, September 2.-Nick
negro accused of GRIM
inally assaulting a 17-year-old White
girl at Jackson's Crossing near here,
last Saturday, was taken to the scene
of the crime this afternoon by mob
and lynchsd Fully 1000 persons par
ticipated la the lynching
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS.

Philadelphia 5, Washington l.
Philadelphia 2. Washington /. Second
game
Boston 5. New York 6.
st Louis 5, Cleveland 6.
Chicago 3, Detroit Z,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
THE SCHOOLS AT DAWSON
OPEN IN FINE FORM
Attendance of Pupils Reported Quite
Satisfactory.
lspecial 10 Times-Recorder.l

Dawson, Ga, September 2.-The fall
session of the Dawson public schools
opened this morning with an unusually
large attendance. superintendent T.
E. Land AMI his splendid faculty are
greatly encouraged by tie auspicious
beginning of tae scholastic year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
School of Music.

Miss Elizabeth c. Cobb's Music
School will open on September 9TH,
1910, at her home, 415 Lee street, All
pupils Wishing to enter the school will
please annlY before that date.
1-to $40
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03

If man can be lucky enough to in~
herit house to live in, he can be un-
mcky enough to have the taxes and re-
pairs amount to more than the rent
he used to pay
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
GEORGIA, Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County
Personally came J. E. Sheppard
who on oath, says that the above is
a true and correct itemized staten ent
of campaign expenses incurred by him
in the primary election of August 23d.
1910, and the money paid out by him
was derived from his private funds.
J. e. SHEPPARD,
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this September 2nd, 1910.
EARL C. SPEER, N. P. S. Co. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE RESULTS.

Pittsburg 2, Cincinnati 3.
Brooklyn 3, Boston 2.
Brooklyn s, Boston 0. Second game.
New York 2, Philadelphia 8.
New York A, Philadelphia s. Sec
and game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
SOUTHERN LEAGUE RESULTS.

Atlanta 4, Mobile a. Ten innings.
New Orleans Chattanooga; Mont
gomery- Memphis games off, account
wet grounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03
MUSIC SCHOOL OPENS SEPT 6.

My classes in music will resume
Monday, Sept 5. Those desiring to
enter will please phone 532.
LOUISE CHAPMAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03

There are no more summer fools
than winter fools, only more of them
are out doors where they can be seen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-09-03

wisely directed, will cause her to
give to her little ones only tie most
wholesome and beneficial remedies
and only when actually needed, and
tie well-informed mother uses only
lie pleasant and gentle laxative rem
edy-Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of
Senna-whcn a laxative is required,
as it is wholly free from all objec-
tionabIe substances. To get its ben
pficial effects always buy the genu-
me, manufactured by the California
rig Syrup Co.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
MOTOR CLUB Dimes
RETURNING TOURIST.

a complimentary dinner was ten
dered last night in the rooms Of the
New Jersey Automobile and Motor
Club TO Robertson s. Ward, who re-
turned Saturday from a three months
tour of Europe.
Albert Sehurr acted as postmaster,
and among the speakers were A. Bar
rett LeMasena. who welcomed Mr.,
Ward home; Charles I. Bonnell. Edward
Miller, H. stacey Smith and Charles
W. Baker.
Among those present We're; John
Conroy. Lawrence Ward, August
Beucke, Herman b. Good, James Smith,
William A. McManus. John L. Carroll,
Sol Berla, John F. Conroy, Herman y.
Good, Larry c. Ward. David NJ. Crabb,
Philip c. McGovern, Philip j. Bowers,
owen r. Conlon, Laban ". Dennis,
Samuel S. Miller, Frank j. Kerns, Ell
mer NJ. Rlchman. Edmund c. Carter,
George r. Keer. Carl Il. Sutphen,
Charles A. Haney and Charles l..
pfeit.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
FAILS TO WITHHOLD
PAINTERS PAYMENT,

An attempt by the J.. ). Hockenjos
Paint Company, Of Newark, to have
the East Newark Board of Education
withhold from Matthew A. Duffy, a
painter, 1880, which amount the paint
people claimed was owed them by
Duffy for paint used ON the East New
ark School, has failed of realization.
According to the Hockenjos Company,
Duffy ordered paint in August and di,
rected that it be delivered to the East
Newark Public School. The material
was delivered, the dealers declare, but
they say that they were never paid
for It. Duffy admits that he ordered
the paint and received 1t, and further
thar that he insists that he paid for
it, and as a proof produced a bill for
the goods which had been receipted.
The building and grounds committee
OF the board tool the matter under
advisement, and the result was a rec
ommendation that the board pay Duffy
the full amoun of h bin presented
by him, which was over $40.
Custodian of School Moneys Terence
H.. O'Donnell will issue a check TO
Duffy in the near future. Duffy pre-
sented his bill 1t the September meet
ing, but it was held up because the
contention was made by the building
and grounds committee that the job
was not complete.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
THREATENS TO
BLIND TWO COPS
IS LOCKED UP
"Uncle' August Schrerer, Who
Accused Police of Longing,
Had Bottle of Acid.

Peculiar doings of August Schrerer.
known around Samuel's junk-shop, 1877
Commerce street, as Uncle" last
night, led to his arrest by Policemen
Harris and Mcconnell. Schrerer, who
was formerly employed by Samuels as
q Waterman, carried in his pocket a
bottle, the contents of which the police
believed to be ammonia, vitriol and
muriatic acid. He threatened to blind
the first policeman who approached
him, but Harris and Mcconnell were
too quick for him. The prisoner will
be examined as to ms sanity.
Schrerer for several weeks has been
abusing the policemen along the Com
merce street post. he accused them
of using The junk-shop office as a
Longing place at night
His reports to Mayor Haussling We're
Investigated and found 20 be nwa
Tanted. He made repeatec attempts TO
have his stories printed in the EVE
MING STAR and other newspapers.
Failing, he caused a little circular to
be printed, in which he charges the
police with using the Commerce street
Office as a lodging-house. These he
circulated in the neighborhood, and
when he was told of the trouble that
might come to him he exhibited the
bottle, declaring that he would blind
the first policeman wEo touched him.
The contents of the bottle is being
analysed, and Police Surgeon Clark
will examine the prisoner.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
SIS. BRESLAU HELD;
CHOLERA is FEARED.
North German Lloyd Steamer
Detained at Quarantine.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 1S.-The North
German Lloyd steamship Bleslau, which
arrived yesterday from Bremerhaven
with LOO passengers aboard, is being
held at Quarantine pending the result
of investigation by the health authori-
ties of the case of three steerage pas
sengers, who were i'll during the voyage.
Thus far cultures taken from the
suspects have failed to Indicate tht
presence of the cholera germ, but alb
solute assurance that the disease is not
present will not be established before
tomorrow. In the meantime. according
to Health COMMISSIONS Bosley. the
ship will be held in quarantine and the
passengers kept prisoners.
DR.. Bosley said today that he was
convinced that there was no cholera
aboard the Breslau, but for the sake of
caution he was not willing to let the
passengers or crew come ashore until
the bacteriologist has made every test
for the disease.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
BUTTERINE MOONSHINER
INDICTED FOR PERJURY

CHICAGO. Oct. 13.-William Broad
we'll, the butterine "moonshiner.H who
was brought from the Federal peni-
Tertiary at Fort L~eavenworth to testify
before the federal grand jury in the
oleomargarine investigation, is charged
with perjury in an indictment returned
by that body today
He is alleged to have perjured him
self IN denying that he eve received
from William j. Monkey, a corporation,
or from any persons, wrappers bearing
the words UNITED States inspected and
passed" and in denying hat he ever
ordered bdtterine or oleo from the
Moxley Company in the name of any
bakery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
MARATHON RUNNER
. HELD AS BURGLAR.

CHICAGO, Oct. 19.-John Anderson,
who Claims that he won the Norwe-
gian Marathon race in 1901, and that
he has ninety-nine gold medals and
hfty-four silver cups. won in long dis
tances races, was held for the grand
jury IN a charge of burglary today,
He waived examination in the Munich
pal Court and bail was fixed at $500.
Anderson is alleged to have forced
his way into the warehouse OF the
concern for which he worked, and 10
have been arrested with twelve pounds
of lard and the same quantity of but
ter in his possession.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
WHELPLEY, FRAUD PRISONER,
HAS BLOOD POISONING.

James M. Whelpley, the 7~S-year-old
criminal who was brought to Newark
yesterday afternoon by Detective Ser
geant Walter Godfrey. Of the county
prosecutors office, is now confined to
the county jail suffering from IN at
tack of blood poisoning in his shoulder.
HIS condition is not serious, but It
will be several days before he is able
to appear in court and plead to the in
dfctment found against him W years
ago of obtaining money under false
pretenses. Whelpley says he has no
idea OF. how he contracted blood
poisoning.
He was arrested by Godfrey on Tues
day as he stepped out of the New
York State prison at Dannemora,
where he had served a two-year term
for embezzlement. The charge against
him here is that he obtained s35, 00G
worth of notes of h Blue Ridge En-
ameled Brick Company and then sold
them for small amounts Of money,
pocketing the proceeds.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
N G-DRAWN-0UT STRIKE
ON B. AND 0. is ENDED.

CHILLICOTHE. O., oct. 1S.-Ma-
chinists of the Baltimore and Ohio and
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern rail
roads who went on strike about a year
ago will he reinstated, according TO an
agreement reached here late last night
and announced today. An injunction
suit directed against the strikers was
to have been. heard here today, but by
agreement Of counsel it was postponed
for a week,
Except for the bare fact that the
strikers were to be taken back, no an
nouncement of the terms of the settle
ment were forthcoming.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
ARREST ME, PLEASE SAYS
THIS YOUTH TO N. Y. POLICE.
Declares He Stole $500 While
Railroad Cashier.

NEW YORK. Oct. IA well-dressed
youth, who said he was William NJ.
Lazanby. "a years of age, entered
police headquarters today and told
Lieutenant DUN that he stole $500 from
the Central of Georgia railroad when
cashier in it's freight office at Birming-
ham, Ala. He said he desired to give
himself p. The youth explained that
he arrived here three days ago, and
that yesterday the last of the stolen
amount-$34-was taken from him by a
pickpocket.
The youth was sent to the Tombs
prison until Monday, the police mean
while communicating with the Biz
mingham authorities as to the accu-
racy Of his story.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
ENVELOPE SWINDLE is
WORKED FOR TWO FlVES.
Girl Cashier Is Victim in Bill
Changing Game.
Old songs to sing,
Old wood to burn,
IOld wine to drink.
Old films to fam.

Somewhere someone is caroling words
to this effect as he puts in circulation
the $40 he netted through inducing
Miss Mary Elligott, cashier in Ernest
Cooper's tea store, TO fall a victim Of
the threadbare envelope swindle. Yes
terday afternoon a young ma of good
address entered the store n politely
asked Miss Elligott if she would be
kind enough to give him two fives for
ten ones. Certainly. Oddly enough the
stranger discovers he has lost one of
the ones. He mad already put the two
fives in an envelope he was about to
mail and gave this to Miss Elligott
to keep for him until he went to his
home and got another dollar bill.
Several hours later 1t was found that
the envelope was filed with stage
money Apparently the young man
didn't care what became Of the stage
money, for, in spite of the fact that
none of the bills was of a denomination
srnaller than $1,000. the stranger didn't
come back for it.
Plainclothesmen Goodwin and Han
non, of the Second Precinct, are work.
ing on the case.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-13
ARRANGING FOR
SEMI-CENTENNlAL
OF GETTYSBURG
Senator'S, Congressman and Rep
resentatives of Various States
Inspect Famous Battlefield.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. 1S.-The
representatives of the United States
Senate and House of Representatives
and of the various States and Terri
tories to arrange for a celebration of
the semi-centennial of the battle Of
Gettysburg in 1913 assembled in Har-
risburg today and at noon We're re-
ceived by Governor Stuart In the State
Capitol.
General Louis Wagner, of Philadel-
phia, chairman of the Pennsylvania
Commission, presented the representa-
tives, who included Governor A. e.
Wilson, of Kentucky; COMMANDMENT
Chief John e.. Gilman and Adjutant-
General e.. G.. Stillings, of the G. A. r.
After the welcome the representatives
were entertained at luncheon by the
Pennsylvania commissioners and left
at 2 o'clock for Gettysburg, where they
will inspect the battlefield and be
welcomed by officials of the town and
of Pennsylvania College.
The arrangements for the semi
centennial Will be outlined at a confer
nee tomorrow.