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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09
DEATH OF CAPTAIN HIT
AT HOME IN ATLANTA
Former Resident Of AmGPiCuS
Dies There

Captain William NJ Hit, for many
years a resident of Americus and es-
teemed among many friends here died
at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon in
Atlanta, where in recent years he has
resided with his daughters, though he
frequently spent some time here AT
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Ever
EFT.
Mrs. Everett was en- route to At
lanta in response to a telegram an
lnouncing her fathers sudden illness,
but he passed away two hours ere she
reached his bedside.
"A genial gentleman of the Old
school and gallant Confederate sol
der, his death Will be regretted by
many friends in Americus.
Captain Hit was a native of Au-
gusta, where he enlisted under the flag
of the Confederacy and served gallant
ly for four years He loved the Stars
and Bars and the cause of the South,
and no more gallant defender did she
have than William NJ. Hit.
Thirty years ago he came to Ameri-
Gus to reside, and while not here con-
tinuously since, he loved the city OF
his adoption and was long engaged in
the cotton trade here. He is survived
by four daughters, Mrs. E. B. Everett,
OF Americus; Mrs. Andrew Houston
and Misses Daisy and Marion Hit, of
Atlanta.
Funeral arrangements had not been
completed last night, but it is quite
probable that the interment will be
either in Atlanta or Augusta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09
OUT-OF- TOWN CONTESTANTS
ARE ENTERING The RACE
EVERY CONTESTANT HAS AS GOOD CHANCE AS EVERY OTHER CONTESTANT
TO WN NOMINATION SEASON is NOW AT ITS EIGHTSEND In THE
name OF CANDIDATE In YOUR DISTRICT and HELP Her WIN

1t is most encouraging to note that
the out-of-town districts in The Times
Recorders Subscription Contest are
rapidly furnishing candidates for the
race. The opportunity of those resid-
ing in nearby counties to secure some
of the valuable prizes offered is rs
good as those living in Americus, and
the out-of-town residents, having real
lied this fact, are entering the contest
to win
The fact that one lives outside Of
Americus does not in the least affect
the possibility of ones being able TO
win one of the district prizes offered
or the capital prize. The fact of tne
ma ter is that nominations are now at
full tide, though they may be sent i'll
at any time during the contest. 1T is
never too late to enter the contest, not
until the very last day has been com
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09
MACON GAMBLERS MUST
HUNT PASTURES new
Dozen Gaming Houses to Go
Out of Business

Macon, Ga, May S.-The arrest OF
two white men charged with running
a gaming house by Sheriff jim Hicks
this morning was followed by the an
nouncement that he is going to take
active steps to break up this prac-
tice wherever it exists in this county
if it exists at all 1t is believed here
that the sheriffis announcement is the
first gun in a great reform campai gil
about to be launched in Macon, where
the gamblers have been a prominent
political power for years.
Saturday night at midnight the
sheriff was called from his bed by a
message from a man who said he had
been cut in a fight in place that he
alleged was a gambling house He
wanted the sheriff to issue warrants for
the man who had cut him and also
against the proprietors of the place,
which was done, the latter two Hill
-"ClDdHA0i ollu Doo AM iuSo OolhS al
rested and later released on bond. Up
on visiting the alleged gaming house
Saturday night, no evidence of a game
was found
The announcement of the sheriff has
caused quite a stir in some circles, and
| it fs said several alleged professional
gamblers have already left the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09
WATSON TRAILS ANOTHER
DARK CONSPIRACY
Accuses well Known POIitiC
ianS" This Time

Atlanta, May S.-Thomas E. Wat son
is still making a persistent search for
the men who, he alleges, tried to take
his life at his home in Thomson sew
eral months ago.
Mr.. Watson is trying to fasten the
crime upon certain we'll known poll
ticians," whom he does not name, bat
he is seeking first to get at those he
calls their "hirelings"
In a recent statement to the press
he mentioned having received a Ietter
from one of them, who was evidently
sorry for what he had done and want
ed to warn Mr.. Watson to be on his
guard, as his life was still in danger
But Mr.. Watson has done more than
that; he has sent personal friends to
Atlanta to do the detective stunt, and
see if they could find out anything.
Chas. McGregor, of Warrenton, came
up to Atlanta and inserted an adver-
tisement in one of the Atlanta papers
in an effort, it is said, to get into com
munication with one of the cOnspira-
tors. Whether he got anything is not
known, as Mr.. McGregor was quite
secretive while here and refused tc
discuss his mission.
But it is known that Mr.. Watson has
friends at work trying to locate the
alleged conspirators; also that he be-
lieves that certain we'll known
Georgia politicians are even yet con.
spring against his life
1t will be recalled that a consider.
able sensation was stirred up at Thorn.
son several months ago by the report
that several mysterious characters
been seen around the Watson home
that they We're there with pistols, dag
gers and dynamite for the purpose o
shooting, stabbing or blowing the edi
tor of The Jeffersonian off tn,
earth"
There have been some SO unkind a!
to accuse Mr.. Watson of a desire 4
keep alive his publicity through the
Story of an attempt on his life be
cause it is an off political season anC
he cannot. therefore, keep himself il
the public eye through politics
But there is every indication tina
Mr.. Watson believes himself, in thii
case, the victim of conspiracy. on
which has, so far, been foiled, but new
ertheless, a conspiracy,
The names of the politicians whom
he accuses have not been made public
lbut they are well known all over Geor
gia, and there would be no small in
terest added to the case were thes
names made public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09

Washington, May S.-Oficial con-
firmation of the intention of Presi-
dent Diaz to resign was received to-
day by Senior Zamacona, the Mexican
ambassador, in a delayed despatch
from Foreign Minister De LaBarra
dated last night.
According to this despatch, a decla-
ration of General D.az will be publish
ed today in which he addresses the ma
ton, explaining the actual political
condition of the country and the eff
forts made by the government to re-
establish peace. The president states
therein the reasons which prompted
him to refuse the demand of the
insurrectos to resign co-jointIy with
the president. These reasons
are based on considerations having i'll
view the welfare of the nation and the
dignity of the government
General Diaz further affirms his
will to retire from power as soon as
he is conscientiously convinced that
there is no fear of the country being
plunged into anarchy by his acts. He
finishes the Statement by an appeal tC
the whole nation to help toward the
restoration of peace. This manifesto
is inspired, says General Diaz, by the
highest sentiment of patriotism and
sincerity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09

pleted.
Readers of The Times-Recorder who
read this notice and who do not mean
to engage actively in the contest them
selves may confer a great favor on
some friend by entering her name. Per-
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Don't fail to put in every minute of
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make your work count most right now
before the bonus offer expires May II.
1t takes persistence and hustling to
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the game and work to win.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09
EXIT DIAz AFTER
26 YEARS REIGN
Will Step Down When Peace
is Restored

Mexico City. May S.-Today the
sentiment of the people of the capital
who by large majority are revolu-
tionary in their sympathies was that
D.az's promise, with reservations,
which technically seeming to meet
the revolutionary demands, fell short
and offered too many loopholes for
pOstponing the resignation.
1t is generally believed that the
announcement of the president will
not be accepted as satisfactory by
the rebels and a renewal of hostilities
is expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09

noon at Dudley Field by the score Of
5 to 2.
The game was a swift one from be
ginning to end, only three hits hay-
ing been made off of Courtney, tbs
crack High School tosser. The Chip
pewas were there with the stuff, too
as the close score they held the High
School team down to serves plainly tc
show
Courtney and Monahan were the bat
terry for the High School; CroXton and
Cooper for the Chippewas The High
School team will tackle Dawson here
Thursday, and a swift game is expected
to materialiZe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR
HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS
Defeated AmGFiCuS ChippGWaS
By Score Of 5 to 2

Another victory was added to the
long string that is now claimed by the
High School ball team when they de-
feated the Americus Chippewas, a
fast local aggregation, yesterday after,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09
Grays, Browns, TanS, and Blues.
EFF-EFF tailored too.
Chas. L.AnsIey
To the Man Who Has Not

bought that straw. This is intended
for him or any other fellow who is
thinking OF buying himself straw
hat. We have beautiful selection OF
imported hats, both in the rough and
and smooth materials, i'm the small
narrow brim, for the man who wants
a conservative hat, Or the stylish
broad brim for the young fellow.
One hat that we wish you TO see,
is hand woven, flexible hat, weigh
ing only two ounces. IT'S indeed
beauty. Price $3.50.
Come around to-day. Don't be
bashful any longer. Spring is here.
PINKSTON COMPANY,
Under the Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-09

Give a girl the moonlight, a path
VIII lead him home engaged.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
METHODIST ENJOYS
AT CHATTANOOGA
MEET THERE TO LAY FoUNDA-
TiON OF UNiFIcATIoN
OF DIVISIONS

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 8.-En-
voys from the three great branches
of the Methodist Episcopal church met
here today to lay a foundation for
the unification of the three divi-
sions. The three branches are the
Methodist Episcopal Protestant, the
Methodist Episcopal and the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South.
The federation movement was be-
gun at the general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church South, at
Memphis, Tenn, in 1894, when the
commission representing that denomi-
nation was created. Later similar
commissions were appointed by the
two other churches and the three held
a meeting at Baltimore in December,
1910. At that time subcommittee
of three from each commission was
to inquire into the causes
of the alienation of the three branches
of MethoGism and formulate and pre-
sent plan for unification.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION

Baltimore, May S.-Women from
every state of the union registered at
the Hotel Belvedere today in antici-
patton of the opening of the twentieth
annual meeting of the General So
ciety, Daughters of the Revolution
The business sessions of the gather
ing will begin tomorrow and will be
followed in the evening ny the en-.
nual banquet. The only officers TO
be elected this year are the mem
bers of the board of management.
whose terms expire. On Thursday
the delegates will go to Annapolis
for the unveiling of a memorial tablet
to the sailors of the revolution, pre-
sented by the society to the United
States Naval Academy. The un-
yelling will take place in Bancroft
hall Of the academy. President Taft
h aspromised to attend the cere-
mony and deliver an address.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
WEALTHY MAN DROPS DEAD

Las Cruces, N. NJ, May S.-Yester
day morning at 7 o'clock Nestor Ar.
milo of this place, aged eighty-two
years and one of the Oldest and
wealthiest residents of the Rio Gran.
de valley, dropped dead of heart fail.
ure in the hallway of his home. Mr.,
Armijo was a prominent member of
a noted family, and it is said he
leaves an estate valued at close to a
million. He was born near Albuquer-
que, where he leaves brother, Justo
R. Armijo and sister, Mrs. Manuela
Yrisarri. He leaves three grandchil-
dren at Las Cruces, Josephine Armi-
jo, Mrs. Gertrude Acarte and Nestor
Amjio, jr. The funeral was held this
morning from the Catholic church.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
MUSICIANS IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, Ca, May S.-The American
Federation of Musicians, one of tn,
most prosperous and influential labol
organizations in America, began its
annual convention in this city today
with large attendance of delegates
from all over the United States and
Canada. The sessions will last
through the entire week and will be
devoted to the consideration of num-
erous questions of importance to the
musicians from the business view
point. The competition of regular
army bands with civilian organiza-
tons and measures to further re-
strict the importation of foreign
musical organizations and musicians
are among the matters to receive at
.ention. President Joseph Weber of
Secretary Owen Miller OF
st. Louis and the most of the other
lead officers of the federation will
be reelected.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
AMENDMENTS ARE SUBMITTED
ONE PROVIDES FOR REPEAL OF
RECALL; OTHER MAKES
CHANGES MORE EASY
The HOUSE WILL ACT SOON
RESOLUTION MAY BE ADOPTED
BY LOWER BODY OF CON.
GRESS THIS WEEK

Washington, May S.-The house
committee on territories today re-
ceived the report of the sub-commit,
tee, regarding statehood for Arizona
and New Mexico. The report of the
full committee probably will be made
to the house tomorrow. 1t will recon-
mend that statehood be granted both
territories, with the understanding
that Arizona vote again on the recall
provision and that the voters of New
Mexico be given an early opportunity
to change their constitution SO that
it may be more easily amended.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08

the insurrectos had got into Juarez
and force of them surrounded the
bull ring. Federal soldiers came out
to meet them and exchanged shots
in the heart of the Juarez resident Sec
tion. The federals returned to their
quarters. leaving two dead or wounded
in the street.
A messenger bearing a white flag
from Madero's camp was shot from
his horse as he neared the fighters,
and the insurrectos then made a
rush in the direction of the Juarez
Jail.
People crowded the roofs and house
tops in FL Paso and hundred of peo-
pie ran to the river bank to watch
the fighting.
The firing was renewed for a few
minutes at las o'clock and several
houses in Ell Paso were struck. One
woman sitting on porch had a close
call, bullet passing throughthe win
dow less than foot away. Bullets
struck many buildings in the resi-
dence section. A field piece was
brought into action by the federals
aid fired twice but without effect.
At 2:15 o'clock it was reported
that several persons on the Amerl ,an
side of the line near the United |
States customs house had been kill |
ed
The truce bearer of the insurrec.os,
was shot by his own men who
wished to continue the fight.
The insurrectos repulsed a small
1and of federals who sailed forth |
rom Juarez. The federal mines
lnder the adobe houses on the out
skirts of Juarez were blown up TO
prevent the insurrectos using them
is a barricade.
A second truce bearer was sent
o the insurrecto side and firing then
eased.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT

Denver, May S.-Edmund F. Rich
ardson, prominent attorney of this
city, who was one of the counsel for
the defense in the famous Meyer
Haywood trial in Idaho four years
ago, and Horace Granfield, of New
York, wealthy mining man with
large interests in this state, were
killed near Louisville Junction late
yesterday afternoon when an automo-
bile in which they were riding plung-
ed down an embankment. Both men
were crushed under the heavy ma
chine. Granfield was instantly killed.
he was being brought to Denver.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
China PUTS BAN
ON OPIUM TRADE
ANcLo-cHiNEsE AGREEMENT FOR
EXTINCTION OF ITS IMPoR-
TATioN SIGNED

Pekin, May S.-The Anglo-Chinese
agreement for the immediate reduc-
ton and final extinction of the ex-
portation Of Indian opium to China
was signed today.
The long awaited edict. abo1ishing
the grand council and substituting
constitutional cabinet of ten mem
bres. also was issued today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
DLAZ SIGNIFIES INTENTION TO
RESIGN AS NEXICOS PRESIDENT
DEPARTMENT OF
STATE IS ADVISED
OF DIAz' intent 4.

4 Washington, May S.-Official \
4 confirmation OF the intention of \
4 President Diaz to retire as presi 4
\ dent of Mexico, was received to- 4
\ day by Senor Zamacona, the \
\ Mexican ambassador, in the fol- 4
\ lowing delayed dispatch from +
\ Foreign Minister De La Barra, \
\ dated last night: 4
\ Tonight or tomorrow, decla- I
\ ration of General Diaz will be 4
4 published in which he addresses \
\ the nation, explaining the actual \
\ political conditions of the coun- !
4 try and the efforts made by the =
4 government to reestablish peace. 4
\ The president states therein the =
\ reasons which prompted him TO =
4 refuse the demands of the insur- Z
4 rectionists to resign, co-jointly =
4 with the vice7president. These 4
4 reasons are based on considera- !
ulOUS HdNluS III view TIE WclldlS
4 of the nation and the dignity of =
\ the government. General Diaz =
\ further affirms he will retire I
= from power as 500 as he is con- =
= vinced that there is no fear of =
\ the country being plunged into =
y anarchy by this fact. He finishes =
by making an earnest appeal to =
= the whole nation to help toward Z
= the restoration of peace. This =
: manifesto is inspired by the high =
: est sentiment of patriotism and =
; sincerity \
: distinct feeling of optimism =
regarding the Mexican situation =
prevails in administration circles \
today. The intention of President =
Diaz to retire is believed to be a \
step in the direction of early =
peace.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
CUNNINGHAM CLAIMS
UP FOR DISPOSITION
HEARING BEGINS ON FAMOUS
ALASKAN COAL LANDS
LITIGATION

Washington, May S.-After having
been out OF the public eye for some
time, the Cunningham Alaskan coal
land claims, which brought about the
Ballinger-Pinchot congressional in
vestigation, today approached final
determination. Attorneys for the
Cunningham claimants appeared be-
fore Secretary of the Interior Fisher,
Land Commissioner Dennet and mem
bers of the Board of Law Review Of
the General Land office, to argue
their case. Commissioner bennett
will render the decision. Secretary
Fisher, however, sat at the hearing to
save time in case an appeal is made
to him.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
DUKE CITY WON GAME

Albuquerque, N NJ, May S.-The
Official baseball season opened in
this city yesterday with a victory for
the home team. The tri-colored
bunch from the Capital City invaded
the home of the Grays and were
driven home in defeat by score of
9 to 5. At no time was there the
slightest doubt as to the outcome. as
the home boys obtained safe lead
in the first inning and kept it until
the end.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
UNITED STATES
HAS No RIGHT
TO INTERVENE :

: Washington, May S.-With a =
7 view to reassuring the people of I
I Mexico, Senator Rayner of Mary =
7 land, today introduced resolu- I
= tion, defining the attitude of this =
+ country toward the Latin-Ameri- Z
+ can republics in connection with 7
+ the enforcement of the Monroe 4
4 Doctrine. The resolution de- 7
I clares it to be the opinion of the =
4 senate that the United States has \
+ no right or purpose to interfere I
+ with or disturb the political in =
+ tegrity of any of the independent 7
= republics of the western hemis- I
4 phere or to assume at any time I
\; any political protectorate over =
\ them. A second proposed decla- =
: nation reads in part While =
: we reaffirm the Monroe Doctrine =
! and announce our adherence 7
\ thereto, the United States here 7
! by offers to these governments 7
= an assurance and guarantee that \
! their territory shall not be Z
= usurped by the United States" 7
= \ \ \ \ \ 4 = \ \ :
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-05-08
BOWS TO WISH OF The PEOPLE
THIS HE WILL DO so FAR AS 1T
is FOR BEST INTERESTS OF
COUNTRY
HIS PROBABLE SUCCESSOR
VICE-PRESIDENT FIRST IN ORDER
THEN MINISTER DE LA
BARRA

Mexico City, May S.-General Por-
firio Diaz last night issued a mani
festo to the people of Mexico, declar-
ing his intention to resign the presi-
dency as 500 mas peace is restored.
In this manner the president has
virtually acceded to the demands of
Francisco l. Madero that he make
announcement of such intention.
Diaz could not have made pub
Lie Statement at an earlier moment,
and it is indicated that the revolu-
tionists failed to observe the ameni-
ing them public.
1t was stated Officially that Madero
and his advisers were guilty of be- |
traying an agreement by injecting in
to the conference either secretely or
openly, the question of the presidents
resignation. It was declared that it
had been agreed in confidence that
this point should not be permitted to
become an issue.
Proffering the declaration of his
willingness to retire, the president
discussed the political conditions of
the country and the efforts that have
been made by the government to es-
tablish peace. He called attention to
the progress already made in the d.
rection of adopting the anti-re-election
law and declared that the project of
the electoral laws and of the judi
ciary were being studied.
He showed further that the govern
ment in all its acts wished to conform
to the demand of the people insofar
as it is wise and for the best interests
of the country.
Events heading to the beginning of
negotiations for peace were taken up
and it was indicated that it was the
disposition to take into consideration
any proposition which the revolution
lists had to make.
Regarding the point upon which |
the rupture of negotiations occurred
the manifesto declared that compli- |
ance with the demand for Diaz's |
resignation could not be entertained |
because his immediate resignation |
would doubtless precipitate condi-
ton of anarchy throughout the coun-
try while on the other hand, if his |
retirement was fixed for future date
the government would present suf' |
ficient stability to assure the return /
of normal conditions pending the Sc
lection of new executive.
In concluding, General Diaz ap-
pealed to the patriotism of the peo-
pie, calling them to act together for
the peace and progress of the nation,
and eulogized the army
At no place in the manifesto, is
there mention of new election. Ac-
cording to the constitution, resig
nation is equivalent to political death |
so far as 1t affects the succession
The vicepresident would assume the
executive chair, and he in turn would
be followed by the minister of for
eign affairs In this case the vice.
president is sick and in Europe on
an eight months leave of absence in
an endeavor to regain his health.
Should Vice President Corral not
return when the president leaves his
post the new incumbent would be Min
lister de La Barra, the choice of the
rebels for provisional president.
What course affairs will take once
the vice-president or the minister WAS
in power remains to be seen.