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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
The RAWLINS BOYS
ARE GIVEN FREEDOM
Noted Case Closed By Gov
GFnOf'S Last Act

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 15.-Retiring
Governor Hoke Smith to-day signed
the pardons for Jesse and Leonard
Rawlins. The news was at once COM
municated over long distance tele-
phone to Attorney John R. Cooper of
Macon, who without remuneration has
represented these young men for five
years, fighting in every court posi-
BILE for access in their behalf and ulti-
mately achieving their freedom and
vindication.
His success in their case is one CT
the most notable features of Mr.. Coop
er's legal career.
The two boys, together with their
elder brother, Milton, have been serv-
ing life sentences for the murder of
the Carter children in Lowdens coun-
ty. Milton still remains in the peni-
tentiary. The two younger, Jesse %
and Leonard 21, will now enter upon
in a state which for five
years, ever since they were mere boys,
has deprived them of their liberty,
Cooper has always contend
ed that the Rawlins boys were inno-
cent, and the pardon of two of them
to-day vindicates him completely.
One of the most strenuous fights
ever waged before the criminal courts
Of Georgia had its reward when the
prison commission recommended that
the two Rawlins boys be pardoned
from the penetentiary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16

Years DR. w. w. Terrell, Sycamore.
6 Some Suggestions in Minor Sur
gerry. DR.. T. j. Macarthur, Cordele
Z Nephritis .... DIR. D. B. Mayes,
Americus.
Adenoids. 49,. DR. H. B. Allen,
Americus.
9 The Free Dispensary for Treat
ment of Hook Worm Sufferers. 49, DR..
A. G. Fort, Director of Field Santa
ton, State Board of Health.
In the election of officers yesterday
DR., Charles A. Greer of Oglethorpe,
was elected president; and DR.. J. E.
u. Johnson, of Roberta, vice-president
No election of secretary was necessa-
~ as the present secretary retains
his position another term.
Cordele was selected as the next
place of meeting. A resolution at the
afternoon session and rising vote
of thanks after the banquet was Civ
en- the local physicians for their hos
pitality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
ANDERSON COMES
OUT FOR LITTLE JOE
Was Manager For HOkG Smith
In First Campaign

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 15.-One of the
biggest surprises of the present cam
paign developed today when Gov.
Brown received letter from James
L. Anderson of Atlanta, pledging him
his support in the contest for the
short gubernatorial term.
Mr. Anderson has been prominent in
the politics of Georgia for the past
ten years. He managed the great
campaign made by Hoke Smith in
1906, when Gov. Smith won over all
by big majority. He again managed
Gov. Smiths campaign in 1908, and
was a joint manager of his race in
1910 previous to Gov. Smiths entry
into gubernatorial politics, Mr. Ander-
son was prominent; he was one of the
managers of the Dupont Guerry cam
paign in 1902; in 1906 he placed Gov.
Smith in nomination at the Macon con-
vention.
Without reversing his former posi-
ton, Mr.. Anderson declares that ne
believes that the best interests of the
state demand the election of Gov.
Brown on December 7th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
SIXTY-ONE YEARS BUT
NEVER WORE CLOTHES
Strange Hermit Found In Carolina
Mountains.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 15-Word comes
via the North Georgia mountains of
strange man named John Castellow,
who has grown to be sixty-one years
of age, hale, hearty and happy, with
out ever wearing a stitch of clothing
and without ever using a single word
but the monosyllable "GeeT" Says a
traveller from Harris, describing the
marvellous person
''Ke lives four miles east of Wind
sor, in Bertie County, North Carolina
and his health is perfect He has not
missed meal in fifty years.
when visited him he was entirely
nude. He Is the strongest man |
ever saw. His body is normal and
we'll shaped, but his strength is prod
-igious. He can break a double plow
line as easily as if it were a cotton
cord. He Is gentle and has never
been known to hurt a living soul in
Itentionally He cannot speak word
except the one monosyllable "Gee!"
which he uses in various intonations
Ito express all his desires and emo
tions."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
OF $4,000 DUE TAXES
ONLY $4,000 IS PAID
Taxpayers Slow in Making
Good This Year
Amount taxes due in Sumter $4,000
Amount taxes paid to date 5000.

Amount taxes paid to date 5000.
People are certainly slow at pay
ingg their state and county taxes this
year" said Tax Collector l. B. Small
yesterday, as he balanced his dry pen
upon the unopened tax book before
him and wondered when the usual
rush to pay taxes would begin, if be-
gin it does this fall.
Seventy thousand dollars due Sum-
ter county, and forty thousand due
the state were the original amounts a
month or two ago" continued Collec-
tor Small, and of this total of $4,000
but $4,000 is paid to date"
For people just will not hurry to
pay taxes. 1t is like the cry of shop
early" No one heeds the cry to pay
taxes or shop early, prefering rather
to procrastfnate.
The tax books are ordered closed
on December Goth, so that scarcely
more than thirty days remain for the
collection of 100000 still due the
state and county. Rather than call
and settle leisurely, the vast majority
will wait until a few days before the
books close ere they pay up.
Then, as usual, the tax office is
jammed. the collector hurried. and
people standing in line for an hour
waiting to get to the desk. 1t would
be the better by far to pay taxes now
and avoid the rush later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
FACILITIES ARE
INCREASED ON
The SEABOARD
HEAVY TRACKS Being LAID
All Freight is to Be Handled
EXpGditlOuSIy

Last year the Seaboard railroad, on
the Sayannah-Americus- montgomery
division. was overwhelmed with the
movement of fertilizers and other
freights in the spring and for time
seemed unable to cope with the stu
alton. The enormous amount of
freight to be moved simply stalled
the road and congestion was the order
of the day for several weeks. New
engines were sent down, extra trains
were put on, but it was some time be-
fore the passenger service and the
freight service were back to normal
conditions.
Learning from this lesson that
business on this division is no longer
of the old quantity, that the steady
increase year after year has been sue
ceeded by a great increase, and that
the outlok is that the development
of this territory promises to constant
ly swell the volume of such business,
the management of the road have
been preparing to handle the business
of the coming year more eXpeditiously
than it was in position to do last
spring and early sumer.
During recent weeks there has been
a campaign of improvements going
on along the line of the road, tending
to put it in better shape for what s
ahead. Many miles of 75 lb. rails
have been put in at points where
they seemed most needed, many
trestles have been done away with,
being filled in, with large metal cul-
verts through which the waste
water can run, at places liable to
overflow quantities of heavy stones
have been placed on the banks to pre-
vent washing, and otherwise labor
and money has been expended 20
bring the road into better shape for
the service it will soon be called on to
render.
The Seaboard people are looking
ahead for another year of tremend-
Gus business on this division. 1t is
probable that more rolling stock will
be on hand from the inception of the
movement and that there will be none
of the congestion that marked the
haul of fertilizers last year.
The development of business along
the line of this division in the past
few years has borne out the conten-
tions and hopes of the original build
ers of the road, Americus men, that 1t
would some day develop into fine
property. The outlook for this divis-
ion is regarded as especially good in
view of the rapid agricultural devel-
opment of much of the country served
by it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
SPECIAL SALE
WILL BEGIN THIS MORNING.

Joyner puts on great special sale
at his store on Cotton avenue this
morning. Every season Mr.. Joyner
increases the variety and size Of his
stock, affording his customers great
er opportunities to secure what they
need at the low prices that his place
is noted for This fall has been an
exception to the rule. To-day he in
augurates some special bargains that
are worthy of attention. Some are
given in detail in his announcement
on page .. A host Of others can be
found at his Cotton avenue store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
.BEATTIE MUST now
GO TO The Chair
Gov. Mann Refused to Stay
the Laws Hand

Richmond, Va, Nov. 15.-Governor
Mann to-day declined to interfere in
the case of Henry Cla y Beattie, Jr.,
and the young wife murderer's last
hope of evading the electric chair on
Friday, November "a was swept
away.
Attorneys for the condemned man
held their last conference with the
governor during the morning, and just
before noon the latter announced his
fiction not to interfere in any de-
cree of the Chesterfield couty court
which was sustained by the supreme
court of appeals of the state.
A petition has been presented tC
the governor praying for a respite Of
at least thirty days for spiritual
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
TRYING TO LOCATE CLYATT
NEW LIGHT ON AFFAIR
Was Seen in WaycrOss After His Dis.
appearance.

Waycross, Ga. Nov. 15.-From in
vestigation made here today it has de-
yeloped that Sam Cliatt came to Way
cross the day after he was missed
from home. A former resident of Tiff
ton says he saw Clyatt in Waycross
the Thursday night before the missing
man left home.
Detectives working on the case are
here investigating the matter and it IS
believed they have found something
that will add a new feature to the
strange case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
PERCENTAGE OF SALE.
TO GO TO HOSPITAL
Stock Owned BY Miss Williams to be
Sold.

Everyone interested in the purchase
of holiday and other gifts will be
pleased to know that the ladies Of
the Hospital Association have secured
the stock formerly owned by Miss
Nina Williams and that this stock
will be closed out Immediately at
prices that are sure to bring buyers.
The stock owned by Miss Williams
is too well known to need much COM
ment, as the selection of toys, china
ware and other appropriate gifts dis
played is familiar to the ladies Of
the city. This splendid assortment
of attractive goods will be placed on
sale just as soon as the ladies who
have the disposition of it in charge
can arrange to handle it effectively.
AS the stock has been secured un-
der special arrangement from Miss
Williams, percentage of the pro-
ceeds will go toward increasing the
fund that is being raised for the build
ing of the new hospital. This makes
the cause a most worthy one, and one
that should enlist the sympathy of ev-
cry shopper in the city. Further an
lnouncements concerning the sale will
be of the greatest interest to every
shopper will be made from time to
time in the Times-Recorder
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
THE GOVERNORS TO TAKE
WAYCROSS BY STORM

Waycross, Ca, Nov. 15.--If present
plans are carried out this county will
be stormed by both Russell and Pope
Brown speakers the latter part of the
week and next week., too. Arrange
ments are being made to have Judge
Russell here in person, and a speaker
is expected to apepar for Pope Brown
and aid in organizing a club for him
in Ware. In the meantime the Joe
Brown Club is gaining in strength
and is making a systematic campaign
through Ware and adjoining counties
for the former governor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
LIGHTNING BURNS WOMAN
THROUGH CORSET STEEL

Laporte, Ind, Nov. IS. Queer
freaks of lightning are reported near
La Crosse, this county, where during
a heavy electrical storm bolt de-
scended upon the home of Mrs. John
Goppert, and cut many weird didos
The lightning burned a blister on the
leg of little girl, set fire to Mrs.
Gopert's dress and burned her skin to
blisters under each steel stay of her
corset. 1t ripped the roof off portion
of the house and tore the sink loose
from its fastenings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
GOT S10O FOR AN ERROR
OF HIS DOCTOR

Newark, N. j., Nov. 15.-Because DR..
Victor Parsonet performed an opera
tion on Harris Berman's right side in
stead of the left, the latter is richer
by $1,000. Berman sued for 100000,
and after a trial lasting three days
the jury awarded him $1,000. Sur
gems who had examined Berman be-
fore he went to the hospital testified
that they found no evidence Of an af'
lection on his right side
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
JUDGE RUSSELL
WAS HERE FOR
A SHORT time
in INTEREST OF CANDIDACY
Circulars FaVOFiRg Him Ap-
pCdFGd simultaneously

Judge Richard B. Russell, local op-
tion candidate for governor, was g
visitor in Americas yesterday while
on his way to speak at Albany last
night. He arrived Tuesday night,
spent the night at the Windsor and
left for Albany yesterday afternoon.
According to statements made to
friends here and to a Times-Record-
er representative, Judge Russell
feels very much encouraged at the
pledges of support he has received "a
this section, especially in the smaller
towns in Sumter county. A number
of friends greeted him while he was
here.
Il feel confident now of carrying ut
least ninety counties in Georgia in the
coming primary" said he in speakn
of the matter. my strength in
south Georgia is not so marked as in
the northern section of the state.
though there are number of countiea
in this section that l feel confident
l shall carry"
Judge Russell came direct to Amer
icus from Mocan. After his engage
ment in Albany,he left for Douglas,
where he is to speak to-day, return
ing from that place to Atlanta in or
der to meet his duties in the court
of appeals. He is accompanied by
Mr.. Elmore Ballew. After next Mon
day there will be no business in the
court of appeals to detain Judge Rus
sell, so that he be left free to take up
an active campaign of speaking He
contemplates making as many as
three speeches per day from that
time until the holding of the primary.
Simultaneous with APPEARANCE of
Judge Russell, there were scattered
broadcast over the city a number of
cartoon-circulars depicting his posi-
tion in the campaign. The circulars
bore the picture of a tiger, bride
ing the space between two cliffs
which represented on the one side
Georgia and on the other Tennessee,
Alabama and Florida. The tiger is
pictured grinning serenely while one
portly parsonage rolls booze from
Tennessee, Alabama and Florida over
the tigers back to exchange it for a
wheel barrow full of money from
dear old Georgia" the man behind the
wheel barrow impatiently calling
Hurry up!"
Above the cartoon is the injunction,
Vote for Russell and save Georgia"
while just beneath in almost as bold
type is the statement, Startling fig
ures, showing the evils of the farce
of statewide prohibition as it oper-
ates in Georgia" The few paragraphs
of printed matter affixed to the circu>
lar constitute an attack on the pre-
ent prohibition law in Georgia, max
ing the claim that the state is now
afflicted by all the evils of whisky
traffic without receiving any revenue.
It is not known through whose
agency the circulars were distributed
here, but they were on the streets SIM
ultaneously with the appearance Of
Judge Russell Tuesday night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
WORTH COUNTY'S BIG FAIR
WILL OPEN NEXT WEEK

Sylvester, Ca, Nov. 15.-The Worth
county fair will open here November
%. There will be a great many fine
exhibits, including farm and poultry.
The association has offered the follow
ing prizes; $75 for the best agricu-
tural display, $50 for the second best
and $25 for the third. The poultry as
sociation has offered $50 for the best
poultry exhibit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
GIANTS GOING TO CUBA
FOR BASEBALL GAMES

New York, Nov. 15.-The New York
Giants who will go to Cuba left New
York at 1888 o'clock today, arriving
at Jacksonville Thursday afternoon at
3:35. The Giants will play in jack
sonville November II Miami, Nov, 21
and % and Key West Nov "a. They
will take the steamer that night, ar
irving at Havana at $50 a. m. on
Nov. 25.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
RLAMES WOMEN GADABOUTS
FOR RUIN OF HOME

Chicago, Nov. 15.-Wiyes that are
gadabouts and those that are slovenly
in their attire while at home are the
two greatest reasons why husbands
leave home" according to Charles n.
Goodnoy Judge of the Court of Do
nestle Relations, who addressed the
Catholic Women's League recently in
the Fine Arts Building. Judge Good
now's subject was Homes"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
LITERARY CLUB TO MEET
WITH MRS. HIGHTOWER

The attention Of the members Of the
Literary Club is called to the fact
that the club will meet at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon with Mrs. ]. E. High
tower instead of at the residence OF
Mrs. ]. E. Mathis, as originally an
nounced. A program of unusual in
terest has been prepared, and most
enjoyable afternoon is assured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-11-16
THE HOSPITAL AT CORDELE
IS DAMAGED BY FIRE
Building Caught From Defective
Stove Flue.

Cordele, Ga, Nov. 15.-At an early
hour last night the Cordele Sanator-
ium caught fire from a defective stove
flue and the roof together with the
operating room was practically de-
stroyed The entire third floor is a
total wreck. The operating tables and
fixtures, which were located on the
third floor were a complete loss. The
fire had gained much headway before
the alarm was given. The loss is es-
timated at $2,500. The building was
insured for Sc, 800.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-11
1T IS DUSTLESS

The application of the flush. coat stone
roughens the surface and holds the fine
dust, which is one of the greatest annoy
ances from other classes of roads.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-11
1T IS RESILIENT


The pavement having inherent stability
permits the use of soft bitumen, and
with a slightly roughened surface,
horses travel with perfect confidence
The great injury to livestock by some
other forms of roads cannot now be
measured, but in the days of the horse
cars, when nonresident pavements were
used IN the tracks Of horse cars the
average service life of street car horses
was about five months. This rule ap-
piled to travel over nonresident pave
ments, measured. in dollars, becomes
appalling. All persons interested in the
humane welfare Of mans best friend"
/. e., the horse, viii surely favor the re-
silent pavement that offers a pathway
nearest the natural earth that can be
constructed, and still stand heavy travel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-11
IT IS MUDLESS
Because

Experience has demonstrated that the
Bituiithic pavement can be kept free
from mud and filth as cheaply as any
other form Of road, being non-slippery.
The BituHthic pavement carries more
crown than any other form of road, and
for this reason can be cleaned with less
labor than any other pavement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-11

Is in upwards of hundred and fifty cities
in the United States and Canada, covering 1000
miles of thlrty-foot roadways: This development has
been accomplished in 10 years. beginning in 1901 in the
face Of organized opposition of both the brick and as
phat trusts and be due to but cause.-the abso
lutte MERIT of the PAVEMENT itself
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-16
Fire at NowIin

Fire broke out in the new Mar
den store at Nowlin on Friday
night of last week and before the
flames could be checked the entire
building together with a brand new
stock of dry goods was a total loss.
The origin of the fire is as yet un-
known. 1t was discovered by
Blanche Spooner who was sleeping
upstairs at the time and was
awakened by the smoke. The
Ruden store which stands but few
feet from the Marden building was
threatened several times, but the
work of the bucket brigade saved
the building, although the entire
stock was badly damaged by smoke
and water, as we'll as the damage
sustained by removing the goods
from tho building.
We are informed that the Mar
den property was partially covered
by insurance and the loss sustained
by Mr.. Marden will be in the
neighborhood of $25OO. Ruden's
loss will be considerably less and
will be no doubt covered by insur-
ance. G. W. Van DuSen was also
a heavy loser, that firm having
recently constructed flour house
and stocked it with -four and feed,
a carload of which was burned.
Had there been a wind the loss
would have been much heavier as
there is practically no fire protec-
ton of any kind.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-16

The Faith is a new addition to
the list of newspapers published in
western South Dakota. 1t is the
second paper to be launched in the
new town of Faith. the terminal Of
the Cheyenne branch of the Mil
waukee. and is a very creditable
publication. 1t is published by
Kenneth Osborn, and the editorial
work is handled by Arthur G.
Keene, an old friend Of the writer.
May it's faith" be we'll founded.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-16

eighteen months after their atten-
tion had been sharply directed to
them. The new bills propose a
board of three and superinten-
dent, none of whom are to be old
soldiers. The greater number of
inmates of the institution are now
quite aged and in many cases
feeble minded. Their care should
be left with those who are capable
of meeting the conditions as they
arise and take care Of them with
the aim of improving their condi-
ton and lighting up their declin-
ing years. Many of the old
veterans need as careful attention
as do the unfortunates at the Red
field and Yankton institutions
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-16

The growing interest in alfalfa
culture that is being displayed by
the farmers and business men in
this part of the state is to be COM
mended. There is no crop that
will yield as much forage and at
the same time enrich the soil to
an extent almost beyond the belief
of the average man as will alfalfa.
Once planted, it grows luxuriantly
from year to year, making as high
as four crops of hay in a single
season. This hay is rich in bone
and muscle producing ingredients
and is particularly adapted to dairy
cows. 1t has already been the
means of bringing thousands of
dollars into this part of the state
through the sale of seed and hay.
In view of the above and the fact
that it can be grown almost any
where in this part of the state it is
safe to say that in few years
Stanley county farmers will each
have field of this valuable forage.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-16

We have been asked once or
twice lately to write or telegraph
Senators Crawford and Gamble re-
garding our opinions of certain
measures that they will be called
to vote upon at the present session.
Since the worthy senator's have
previously done what we didn't
want them to do, ignoring our
wishes entirely in the matter, we
must decline the request to again
post them as to our opinions. They
are now in Washington when we
wanted them to stay at home.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-16

enough. The real ground for COM
plant, in the minds of the news
paper men sending out the story,
is doubtless that the president
doesn't conduct the business of his
high Office with a brass band ac-
compartment. The newspapers
have become so used to a big noise
emanatlng from the White House
that they find it impossible to be-
come reconciled to the return of
the present incumbent to the
methods of the earlier presidents.
Aberdeen News.