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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
INDORSE CHOICE
 OF DR. M'DOUGALL
Prof. John l.. DOdson Criti- cally Ill-No Develop
 ments in Tiger Cases

Anniston, August s.-(Special )-Rev. George Lang. English professor at the Alabama Presbyterian college. who has been canvassing the state in the interest of that institution. is very optimistic about the prospects for the coming ses- sion.
 He finds the general sentiment very ia vorable to the choice of Rev pr. Me Dougall of Florence to the presidency to succeed Dr. Stagg.
 W. Y. White. city physician, stated Tuesday that according to the reports of the several practitioners of the city as submitted to him and the report of the state bacteriologist Anniston is prob ably the most healthful city in the state Very few cases of typhoid have been reported here, he says and the general health of the people of the city Is ex- ceptionally good.
 Judge A. F. Green, city recorder, is still studying the law in the cases of the several alleged blind tiger operators re- gently arrested in a wholesale raid and tried at special hearings of his court last week. Two more cases have been made this week. and two of the men who were arrested last week are stin in Jail in default Of ball. The cases may be decided W ednesday morning or Thursday.
 Prof John L. Dodson former presi- dent Of Oxford college. lies critically ill al his home at Oxford. and much con cern is felt for his recovery on account of his advanced age, this being one of several attacks of a peculiar disease he has suffered recently. He was in- strumental factor recently in securing the state high school for Oxford and is re- garded as one of the best known educa- tors in the state.
 Masons from all parts of the county will gather at Oxford this month, . county conference having been planned for August 27-2S. J. T. Spearman, lee turer for the Fifth district, left on . tour of the district Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
The Ordeal

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 T have called, sir. to see the photo ol the lady with 5000 who wants husband
 'sCan you keep your face straight?'
 "Of course I can
 'Very well. We'll break you in hrs with the 5000 applicants, and then grad ually as you grow stronger, we will wor' you up to the big prize. This way, please and don't get frightened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
For the Picnic Basket

There's nothing better to take than light and wholesome bread or biscuits.
 Ham sandwiches are much better if the bread is made of Roller Champion.
 There's more substance 10 the bread and bet ter flavor.
 It isn't dry tough.
 At least not if it's made of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
Reasonable Fear

From the Chicago Record Herald. John. is that you?"
 "Yesh, Mary"
 What are you doing down there? Why don't you come up to bed?''
 I'm afraid of gettin' hurt on these darn revovlin stairsh."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
OLD AGE RECIPE

St. Paul. August S.-.Lacking only Il days of the century mark. Thomas Gallagher died here today. From early manhood Gallagher all ways took his three regular whis- sies day and smoked his pipe in cessantly. He retained all his faculties to the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09

Lewis Nixon, the we'll known naval arch .ect who designed several war ships fol he United States government, in an in erview in New York says he is convinced that the battle ship Maine was blown Ill from the outside. MT. Nixon bases hi' conclusions on the evidence of an eyewii o,s, whose story has not yet been pui
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
AN EXAMPLE OF
Serge NEWNESS
Most Novel Bit of Chic is
Herewith Described

New York, Sept. 30.-We,, all of us,
know that our great need is the plain
serge suit. After that femininity is
inclined to allow the designers to go
as farsas they like In all the importa-
tions seen thus far the skirts are
scant. But they will be quite graceful
and easy to move about in, as they are
fuller from the knees downward, and
behind they have either draperies or
sashes.
1t is wonderful what difference ev-
en- a slight fullness makes, and one
feels glad that we are not to jump to
the other extreme and be encumbered
with too many floun"es and folds.
Blue serge will be worn great DEAL
and some of the models in this ever
popular material are charming. One
OF them showed a skirt with a killed
founce in front plain sides and boil
ero coat, with long swallow tail ends.
The corsage was trimmed with black
Liberty, long sleeves ia Liberty set into
the ar mholes, loose-bloused front OF
serge fastening under the left arm
and trimmed with Liberty buttons, and
smart little cravat of bright green
which fell from a high neck band ot
the same over a cream net guimpe.
The back was square-cut, like a sail.
or collar, and smart, shiny, blacl
J leather belt finished off the waist. The
coat had Liberty revers and shor
sleeves, with turned-back Liberty cuffs
and tn long corsage sleeves were fin
lished off with cream ruffies and {
touch of emrald green.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
GEORGIA HAS MONEY IN
PLENTY IN ITS VAULTS
Uyer S3,OOO,OOO Is Coming for State
Taxes.

Atlanta, Sept 30.-Records at the
capital show that the assessed valua-
ton of the railroads in Georgia for
1911 is $98,7O7197, or 4n increase OF
$j,010,219 over last year.
The assessments of other public ser
vice and utility corporations amounts
to $33,O17,691, or an increase of $2,-
All, 1852.
The otal assessed valuation of real
estate and personal property is $780,
962,267, or an increase of $38,468, las
The grand total of assessed valua-
tions in Georgia is $816,693,155, and
the grand total increase is $45,906,OlG
At the rate of five mills the taxatiur
on this property will bring the state
about $3,815,OOO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
GYM CLASSES
To BEGIN ANEW
At 7. N. c. A.
WORK IMPORTANT feature
"
Secretary DuEa1 Charge Of
Various Glasses

| OF interest to all the young men Of
the city will be the announcement by
Secretary Murray Dunn, of the Young
Mems Christian Association, that the
gymnasium classes at the Y. Nj. C, A.
will be resumed during the present
week and will be maintained through
out the fall and winter seasons.
The work OF giving the various cIas-
ses instruction in physical develop
ment will devOlve upon Secretary
Dunn, who has had most excellent
training both at the Y. NJ. c. A sum-
mer school at Silver Lake, n. Y. and
in his practical work with the Mont
gomery Y. NJ. C. A, with which he
was connected for time before he
came back to Americus to take up the
work here. Secretary Dunn will give
his most careful attention to the work
to see that the most helpful sched-
ules of exercise are arranged and that
each member of the various classes
is given individual attention as far rs
that is possible.
1t may be of inte est to those who
have not been members of the gynas
ium classes heretofore to know that
those taking class work are required
to provide themselves with regulation
uniform outfit of white sleeveless
shirt, with emlem in navy blue, with
track pants and soft-soled shoes 9th
er than those commonly worn on the
street. Arrangements may be made
at the Y. NJ. c. A. office for towels,
soap and lockers.
1t is the desire of Secretary Dunn
that as many enroll themselves fo
gymnasium work during the coming
week as is possible, as the work will
be arranged so as to give the business
man the light exercise needed for his
work, while more strenuous classes
Will U6 VI SdHlLSu IO4 IAOoC VIM Inv
more vigorous work The gymnasium
work will be classified under the thre
departments, Young Mems, Business
and Professional Mems, and Boys, the
schedules for which will be as fol-
lows:
Young Men-Tuesday, $3.50; Thurs
day 8:15; Saturday, 8:15.
Business and Professional Men
Monday, 500; Wednesday, $500; Fri
day, 500.
Boys Department-Tuesday, $3.50;
Thursday, $3.50; Saturday 1890.
1t is hoped that later class may
be established for business boys,
which will afford these advantages for
the boys of the city who cannot en-
joy the regular boys department
hours. In case this class is establish
ed, the hours for it will be on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday nights, the
nights not occupied at present by the
boys classes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
MANY ADDITIONS MADE
TO BOOKS At LIBRARY
Both Fiction and Reference
Works Included

Some valuable additions to the COL
| lection of books at the Carnegie Lii
brary have been made and are still
being made, so that the volumes on
the fiction and other shelves are more
iaviting than ever. The additions to
the rent collection recently have been
especially numerous and excellent, and
many volumes of permanent merit will
soon be added to the lists of teach
ers' reference works and works used
in parallel reading in the public
schools.
The reference works and others
mentioned are intended especially for
use by the classes in the public
schools, especially the English class
es of the high school, which have
constant need of various books of this
kind. The valuable aid given by the
library to the public schools in this
particular is only one of the many fea-
lures that characterize the work now
being done by this helpful public in
stitution.
The constantly increasing interest
manifested in the library by both To-
cal residents and those of the county
is notable, and is a matter of pride
to the liberal management and the peo-
pie of Americus. Miss Gum, the Ii |
brarian, is constantly on the alert to
take advantage of every opportunity
offered for lettering the library SER
vice and thereby increasing the good
that is being done in this way.
Lovers of fiction will appreciate the
recent additions made to these shelves
in the rent collection, which are rs
follows:
Captain Black, by Max Pemberton.
Carpet from Bagdad, by Harold Mac
grath.
Conflict, by d. G. Phillips.
Dawn O'Hara, by Edna Ferber.
Down Our Street, by j. E. Buck
rose.
Glory of Clementina, by w. J. Locke
Harvester, by G. S. Porter.
Keeping up with Lizzie, by Irving
Bacheller.
Kennedy Square, by F. H. Smith. !
Last Galley, by Conan Doyle.
Lighted Match. by c. N. Buck.
Man Who Could Not Lose, by r. H.
Davis.
Mary Midthorne, by G. B. McCutch-
con.
Mother Carey's Chickens, by K. D.
Wiggin. '-9Er%sNNy
Old Reliable, by Harris Dickson
Person of Some Importance, by
lloyd Osborne.
Queed, H. S. Harrison.
Rose of Old Harpet, by M. T. Day.
less.
Secret Garden, by F. H. Burnett,
Sick A-Bed Lady, by E. H. Abbott.
Virginia of the Rodesians, by Frank
Stockley.
Weaver of Dreams, by Myrtle
Reed.
Winning of Barbara Worth, by H. B.
Wright.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
BETTER WORK
IS Being Done
WITH sewers
WORK HAS Been ORGANIZED
Only z Miles, However, Of the
IL, Have Been Laid

Exceptionally goo d progress has
been made during the past week in
the construction of sewers, and this
work shows up unusually well in CON-
parison with the work that was done
the first part of the season, as many
difficulties were encountered here by
the contractors.
In fact, it might be said that the
squads engaged in the work are just
beginning to strike their stride, as the
work for the past week or two has
been the only work done that has been
accomplished it what would be termed
the average time required for such
work under the conditions that pre-
vail here The work has been in prog
ress here for two months already.
During the time that the work has
the work has been accomplished, as
the total length of sewers laid thus
far is conservatively estimated at not
more than two miles, while twelve
miles must be completed to finish the
contract as made with the city on it's
sewer improvements. The total mill
cage of sewers to be laid, as will be
seen from this, is very large, indeed.
1t is not true, however, that all the
work will be as difficult as much of
that which has been accomplished has
been, for there are areas to be sewer
ed, where the digging of the sewer
bitches and the laying of pipes will
consume much less time than has been
required for a part of the work al
ready done. Some of these easier
stretches are being worked on now
by the sewer forces, so that the prog
ress made in the future work, for
some time, at least, should be very
good.
The contractors came into the work
here with no well organized force OF
managers and laborers, so that much
time has been consumed in effecting
an organization that could cope with
the situation readily. This organiza-
tion has about been gotten together
now, however, so that the work is pro-
ceeding successfully and with requis-
ite speed.
Mr.. A. J. Wardrep, who is in charge
of the sewer extension, is absent from
the city now, and has been for sever
al days, but the work is going on sue
cessfully in his absence. 1t is un-
derstood that he will be away for some
time, but there has been no let up
In the work that is being done. 1t
will be carried on as rapidly as pos
sible until it is finished At first, it
was thought that the sewer extern
sion would occupy far less time than
would be required for the paving work
but the delays that have thus far been
experienced in the laying of sewers
will tend more to equalize the time
required for tn tow, though the paving
work will naturally take more time in
the end
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
few SALES IN SUMTER
DURING The MONTH
Land Buyers Not Numerous
Recently

While Americus real estate dealers
have effected a few sales during the
month just ended, it is a fact that
prospective buyers have not appeared
in numbers, as earlier in the season.
Some have come, looked at the few Of
ferings and passed on to other sec
tions of middle and South Georgia,
perhaps to return here another day.
IL That they did not buy is the one
thing that is known.
we have shown several farms to
prospective buyers" said a realty deal
er yesterday in discussing the situa-
ton, but the limits put upon us ap,
pear too steep for customers"
And this, doubtless, is the truth Of
the matter. In recent months the
prices have been advanced to such
an extent as to preclude the proba-
bility of sales to those who might buy
1t is like killing the goose that laid
egg rargent.
Many farms have been sold in Sum
ter during the past summer, and while
quite a number of these sales will
stick, there are others of dubious ma
ture where only very small portion
of the purchase price was paid. Chang
ing conditions and low price of cotton
may have a depressing effect upon the
buyers. ..
Then, too, prospectors might hesi-.
tate to buy at SIS to $10O per acre, or
perhaps at even less price, when the
same character of lands can be bought
elsewhere for less.
While it might not be fair to say
that values are inflated, the fact that
so many buyers are investing in near
by counties, and at prices very far be-
low figures quoted here, would indi-
cate as much. Sumter lands are most
desirable, but speculative and prohib-
itive prices will not induce people.
to invest to great extent.
AS the realty agent above quoted
says, the lands are to be had here all
right, but not at the fancy figures that
are now put upon them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01

Italy has struck the first blow in the
Turkish-Italian war within "a hours
following the declaration of hostil-
tiles.
Italian warships, under command of
the Duke of the Abruzzi, have bonn
barded the Turkish seaport of Pre-
vesa, destroying the government hous-
es there and disabling a Turkish tor
pedo boat.
There had been no hostilities at Tri-
poll up to o'clock this morning, but
Italians are reported to have landed
west of Tripolio.
A large Italian cruiser is reported
to have gone ashore in Tripoli har-
Dor.
Turkey has asked the United States
to take charge of her subjects in Italy.
Germany is looking after the Italian
subjects in Turkey.
The Turkish government is
strengthening its military forces on
the Greek and Montenegrim frontiers.
Turkey has addressed another appeal
to the powers saying that there is
still time to prevent the evil effects of
a conflict.
In Italy the declaration of war
against Turkey has been received
with enthusiasm.
The impression prevails in diplo-
matte quarters in Berlin that the
conflict will be of short duration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
FRAZIER is FINED upon
Charge OF SELLING
Fine Of $lOO or Sixty Days
Imposed

Dick Frizer, who operates a small
store on lower Cotton avenue, was ad-
judged guilty of violating the state
prohibition law yesterday in trial
before the Recorders Court by May
or J. E. Mathis, who imposed a fine
of $100, or sixty days on the city
chaingang. The case was certioraried
to the city court, where it will be heard
shortly. Frazier was represented by
Attorneys Hudson and Winchester,
while City Attorney Maynard repre-
sented the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
FRENCH SERVANTS IN
PLACE OF DIR COONS

Atlanta, Sept. 28.-The declaration
of the New York World that Southern
women are beginning to import French
servants to take the place of negro
maids and cooks around the house is
corroborated by investigation into At
lanta conditions.
One Peachtree street matron re-
Gently returned from Europe with five
French servants whom she has in
stalled-not the fancy frilled kind you
see in the musical comedies, but cal
competent servants. Other Atlanta
housewives are pursuing the same
idea. ..r
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
SHE WEARIED HER HUSBAND
CALLING ON TELEPHONE,
In Desperation He eRstrains Her BY
the Law.

Chicago, Sept 3O.-Mrs. Alvina
Mueller vas ordered to refrain from
calling he husband, Juan Mueller, on
the te'erLone, or disturbing him in
any way at the hotel of which ha is
steward, in a restraining order enter
ed by Judge Theodore Brentanno IN
the superior court yesterday Mueller
alleged that the telephone calls of his
wife were so frequent that they in
terfered with his duties of greeting
guests and supervising the work ol
his subordinates. His wife refused e
ease telephoning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
ITALY drew FIRST BLOOD
In WAR With TURKEY
Many Developments in War
Situation

Rome September 3O.-The Duke OF
the Abruzzi commanded the Italian
squadron which engaged two Turkish
torpedo boats off Prawesa yesterday.
Vice Admiral, the Duke of the Alb
razzi, has sent to the ministry OF ma
rine the following telegram:
1--WE arrived this morning before
Prevesa and established a cruising
station At 8 O'Clock the commandants
were advised by wireless that two Tur-
kish torpedo boats had successfully
left the harbor. We gave chase and
after an exchange of gun fire one Of
the boats ran ashore, disabled and
burning. The other regained Prevesa.
have telegraphed fluctuations to the
commanders upon this action.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
FLOOD CARRIED Death
TO CORNING INHABITANTS
$500 People Reported Among
Dead

Corning, N. Y, Sept. 30.-The viii
lage of Austin, Pa, with a population
of $500 persons was wiped out by a
flood at o'clock this afternoon, when
the dam used to store millions of gal
Ions of water for Bayless Pulp and
Paper Company gave waI. Hundreds
of the natives of the village were
drowned.
Special trains left here at once for
the scene of the disaster with medical
aid and nurses. The dam threatened
to give way two years ago, but was
repaired and strengthened.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
BREAK IS EXPECTED In
The PRICE ON MONDAY
Bureau Report viii Decrease
Values

Americus warehousemen had anotn-
er record breaking day yesterday, re-
ceipts of wagon cotton again piIlng
up around the 1900 bale mark. The
past week was excellent for picking,
and a goodly portion of the crop whit
ening the fields of Sumter county were
thus baled and sold.
The actual warehouse receipts here
yesterday were 1,415 bales.
The continued decline in price was
unchecked yesterday, and the market
price dropped to 9 3-4 cents, the low
est of the season.
And it is greatly feared that the to-
bogganing of values will continue un-
til the price falls to nine cents. The
condition report and ginners' report
will be issued tomorrow, and it is
generally believed here, as elsewhere
that it will have very depressing
effect upon prices.
In fact, none would be surprised a.
drop of quarter cent.
Despite the slump in values below
the ten cents point, farmers here are
still inclined to sell, preferring ever
| 9 ga cents to possibly lower prices
in the near future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
THIS APPLE TREE BEARS
WHEN ALL OTHERS FAIL

Whitesburg, KY, Sept. 30.-An ap-
PIE tree, planted 20 years ago by the
fat2eT of Burdine Web, this year is
burdened with apples, while thous-
ands OF young trees in the vicinity are
barren.
Members of the family say they can
not remember when the tree has fail
ed in the last 60 years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
Negroes Ordered From Texas.

Paris, Texas, Sept. 28.-Whitecap
notices were found this morning in
the public road three miles from Par
is, ordering all negroes to leave the
country.
There were no threats of disobey-
ing and the command and the notices
are unsigned. 1t is believed to be the
work of white laborers who object
to farmers employing negro cotton
pickers. .,... Il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
BIG CROP OF TURKEYS
FORECAST IN KENTUCKY

Louisville, KY, Sept. 3O-Kentucky's
Turkey crop will be bounteous this
fall, according to reports received here
from points out in the state. The
drought, while it was severe on the
cultivated crops, gave the young tur-
key the condition he likes best Grass
hoppers also are said to have been
nlentiful and he thrives on them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
THIS FARMER Is CHARGED
WITH KILLING HIS WIFE

Vicksburg, Miss, Sept 28.-Charged
with the murder of his wife, despite
his telling of finding her hanging by
the neck at their home near Redwood.
this, Warren county, William =, Cope
land, farmer, was arrested late yes
terday and placed In the coUI.y jill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
BREAD TAKES A FLIGHT
ALONG WITH WAGON.
LOaves and Pies Scared to Highest
Point.

The horse attached to the delivery
wagon of local bakery got gay on
Church street yesterday and proceed
ed to unload the stock of sweets af-
ter his own ideas. In the runaway
resulting, West Church street was
paved with fresh bread, crisp rolls and
g. Washington pies for the distance
of two blocks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-01
BRICK BUILDING is PLANNED
DOWN ON THE AVENUE.

kII Take Place OF Small UhackS
Down There.
Mr.. J. T. Warren, of Americus, and
Mr.. Haley, of Albany, have purchased
jointly fro mthe former Harold es-
tate the vacant lot fronting fifty feet
on Cotton avenue, near the Central
depot, at the corner of Wilde street.
1t is their purpose at future date
to erect a brick building upon the
property to be occupied by the Coca
Cola Company here, of which Mr.. War;
rem is manager.