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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
court SELECTED
JAS. M'NAMARA
FOR TRIAL FIRST
ON The Charge OF MURDER
Younger Brother is to Face
Tribunal First

Los Angeles, Cay. Oct. 11.-James
B. Mcnamara, younger brother Ui
John j. Mcnamara, secretary of the
International Association of Bridge
and Structural Iron Workers, will be
tried first for the murder of nineteen
men in the explosion of the Los An
geles Times a year ago.
This announcement was made be-
fore the opening of court today by
District Attorney Fredericks, who de-
clared that should the defense exer-
else its privilege of having the broth
ers tried separately he elected to be-
gin by placing James B. Mcnamara
in the prisoners bar.
At ten o'clock both John j. McNa-
mara and his brother, James B. Me-
Namara, entered the courtroom with
Clarence Darrow, their chief counsel
Both men were smiling and shook
hands with many attorneys at the
bar. The prisoners were without
handouts as they entered the court
room.
The brothers were handcuffed when
they left the jail and during the walk
across the street through the crowds
to the court and into the hall OF
records.
Scores of photographers took snap
shots, but few other persons gathered
to see them. They were accompanied
by Jailer George Gallagher and an as
sistant and were followed by seven
deputy sheriffs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
NEGROES PROOF AGAINST
BULLETS AND MULES HOOFS

Philadelphia-In a dispute at his
home, Henry Lewis, a negro, was shot
four times in the head at a range OF
less than five feet. The bullets tiatten-
ed out and dropped to the floor. Lewis
was taken to the Samaritan hospital,
but was soon permitted to return
home. The man who shoot him es-
capped
While harnessing mule in stable
at AIS East Rittenhouse square VIII
liam Piffen, negro, was kicked in the
head and knocked down. Staggering
TO his feet, Piffen discovered the mule
living on the ground. Examination
showed that the animals leg was
broken. The mule was shot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
SUFFRAGETTES RAISE
WHAT DO YOU THINK!
~, Woman Said "HeIl Instead OF
Babies"

New York, Oct. 11.-Ten women
cnartlv dressed, were making one
minute speeches on woman and the bal
LOT 10 a corresponding number OF VIC
tins yesterday afternoon at the yell
low trimmed booth of the Woman Suf-
frage Party at the Pure Food Show IN
Madison Square Garden. Yellow sash
.es across their bosoms shrieked for
Votes for Women"
A portly dame, her arms full OF
samples and three trailing children be-
hind her, paused to cry out to friend
in scornful accents:
"These are the women that raise he'll
instead of babies"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
CITY PROPERTY
IS NOW VALUED
At S4,OOO,OOO
ACCORDING TO TAX RETURNS
Assessors viii Soon Make
Official Report

Americus will show handsome gair
this year in taxable values when the
report of the board of city assessors
is made to the city council in special
meeting tomorrow afternoon, that body
assembling to receive the report OF
the assessors and to levy the 1911 tax
rate.
The gain in property values this
year as compared with last year, will
be close to 100000.
This statement is not made official
ly, but one of the assessors stated
yesterday that the net gain would be
very near to that substantial round fig
ure. Every citizen of Americus will
be proud of this evidence of the city 5
wealth.
The total property valuations last
year were a little more than $780,
600. This year it will go close to the
four million dollar mark. Upon this
amount the city council will assess
the tax rate for the current year,
probably levying a rate of one anG
one-half per cent, or thereabout.
The assessors have completed their
work and will report to council at the
special meeting to be held Friday af-
ternoon.
The fact that Americus has made
such a substantial gain in values this
year is gratifying, and is indication II
her growth along substantial lines.
Property values, as known, have in
creased to even greater extent than in
dicated by the tax returns made by
the individual holders.
This is especially true of residence
property, which commands higher
prices now than at any period in the
citys history. Hundreds of new resi-
dences and several business houses
have been built here this year, and
it is not surprising that taxable val
ues should show such increase.
The five million dollar mark should
be the pace set for the early future
in the city's growth and prosperity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
OMITS "OBEY" AND
COUPLES ARE HAPPY
One Secret of Success of ChicagO's
Domestic Court.

Chicago, Oct. 11.-Judge Charles
Goodnow, who habitually omits the
word obey from marriage ceremo-
nies, has welded sixty-four couples
in the first six months of Chicago's s
Court of Domestic Relations. Only
two of these marriakes proved unhap-
py. One was a marriage in which
"obey" was used.
81 believe that much friction is
avoided for the married pair by elm
mating the word obey" said the
judge. at appears that the husbands
are more tolerant and not so insis-
tent on enforcing the lord-and-mas-
ter attitude. Only two men insisted
on the obey and I used it in those
ceremonies"
The judge has returned 1880 es-
tranged husbands and wives to each
others arms and sent them home rath-
er than send one to Jail. The court
has collected more than $4,000 for
deserted wives and children.
The first half year of the new court
closed Saturday. The record shows
that 2,4S4 cases of domestic trouble
came before the judge for adjustment
up to that time.
"The marriages have ben particular
ly successful" said Judge Goodnow
1--WE are trying more cases than any
other court, and I do not think thc
old system will ever be revived. This
gives better results"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
.ATLANTA'S ROD Still
COMPELS OBEDIENCE
Corporal Punishment Was Not
Abolished in That City

Atlanta, Oct. 11.-Members of the
city council who started out with n
splurge to wipe corporal punishment
out of the city's public schools, didn't
get as far as they thought they would
in the first heat.
An Atlanta school boy had just been
punished severely. The case attracted
much attention; the boy was taken
from school. Thereupon it was con-
cIuded by number of members of
council that corporal punishment be-
longed to the barbarous age and must
forthwith be abolished.
Resolutions and ordinances were
drawn, introduced and debated; feel
ing, somewhat intense, was beginning
to be manifest, when a weIl-known
councilman arose deliberately and
said:
Gentlemen: The wisest man in the
world said if you spare the rod you
spoil the child. l think We had better
stop and consider before We set our
selves up against the worlds greatest
sage. l move that the matter be re-
ferred to the Board of Education"
This simple little speech carried the
day, and the anti-whipping resolutions
and ordinances were so referred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
mob HUNG negro
TO TELEGRAPH POLE
After Long Chase ASSaiIaRt
Was Captured

Greenville, S. c., Oct. IA long
distance telephone message from Hou-
sapath, thirty-fiye miles south of
Greenille, says that at 11:25 O'Clock
tonight Willie Jackson, 17-year-OId
negro, who assaulted a 11-year-old
white girl there this morning, was
strung to telephone pole by one foot
and his body shot to pieces by a mob.
Following one of the most sensatinaI
man chases in the history of this sec
tion, extending over 100 miles, a mob
oTcrl cwered the sheriff and his depu-
ties six miles north of Greenville late
this afternoon and secured possession.
Of the negro.
After the commission of the crime
the negro was taken into custody by
officers and spirited to Anderson by
automobile. A mob followed closely,
but on arriving at Anderson found that
the negro had been taken to GreenyilIe.
Then followed thirty-seven-mile race
across country between an automobile
bearing deputies in charge of the ne
gro and scores of machines filled by
the mob.
Fearful lest the Jail here would not
withstand the attack from the mob,
the prisoner was hurried toward Spar
tanburg, where there is a more mol
ern prison. The machine bearing the
negro and the deputies broke down af-
ter leaving this city and the party con
Cealed themselves in the woods. On
returning to the city the chauffeur who
drove the party was seized by mem
bers of the mob and forced to show
them back to the spot where the ne
gro was concealed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
GIRLS MUST PLAY
MARBLES WITH TOES.
New Cure for Feet That Are Fair But
Flat.

Cincinnati, Oct. 1.-THE girls at the
University of Cincinnati are going TO
learn to play marbles with their lit
tie pink toes this winter. Miss Mar
uuerite Gray, their athletic instructor
will teach the fair students to pick
up marbles with their toes.
This exercise is a fine preventive
and cure for fiat feet and is caluculat-
ed too to raise the arch of the instep
to the height so much desired.
Another exercise for the young Wom-
en- will be standing on tiptoes. This,
as any premier danseuse Will tell
them, strengthens the muscles OF the
foot and the-ah, calf.
Miss Gray will also teach her pupils
to walk and stand gracefully, accom-
plishments which every bride hnds
she needs at the wedding. She has
carefully measured the young women
and is charting their weight, helgh'
and chest expansion, that is their Ous'
measure, before and while signing
deeply.
q expect great changes in these
measurements when | make the sec
ond examination at the end OF th'
course" said Miss Gray today, "Th'
University girls have straight BACK
bones, but l have found some NAT
cases of fiat feet, which shall hav'
to correct, as they have very injurious
effects later in life
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
DID HE MARRY EER
TO GET HER MONEY

Atlanta. Oct. 11.-Mrs. Sarah Berger
succeeded this morning in obtaining a
divorce from her husband, Abe Berger,
by tolling the jury that Abe had ad-
mitted he had married her only to get
poGeeGsion of some $1O0 cash she had
saved as a working girl, and had de-
serted her Immediately after he had
blown In" the money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
JUDGE FELTON, MAY
CALL MEETING OF JUDGES
TO Consider a Revision of State Grim
inaI Code.

Atlanta, Oct. 1.-THE judges OF the
superior court in North Georgia are
exchanging letters and lecominb in
tensely interested in the proposed con-
ferencye of judges to be held here IN
December to considr a revision OF the
criminal code of Georgia. Practically
all who have been heard from are IN
fayo, Of holding such a gathering and
II viii probably be called at an early
aa-c BY Judge w. H. FELTON, of Macon
lean of the superior court judges cf
the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
CITY Will BE
REPRESENTED
IN STATE TOUR
CAR OFFERED FOR PURPOSE
Entry Blanks For Tour Have
Been Issued

1t is now assured that there will be
car representing the Board of TRACE
and the city of Americus in the
'Round-the-Stat Tour that will he
conducted next month in the interests
OF good roads in Georgia. The car
has already been offered to the city by
a well known automobilist, and it is
certain that the city will be represent
ed in this way.
The car that represents the city
will be appropriately decorated and
carry banner showing that it repre-
sents this thriving municipality in
Southern Georgia. Mr.. Ned Sawyer, of
the well known firm of w. H. Saw
yer & Sons, has offered the Board Z
Trade the use of his Overland car,
which will be be driven by MIR. Sawyer
himself in the trip around the state.
The car, an Overland, has already been
entered as No. 6 in the list of en-
tries.
In addition to Mr.. Sawyer there will
be others to represent Americus and
Sumter county in the tour that will
be conducted next. month. Secretary
Clarence J. White, of the Board Of
Trade, has received a number of the
entry blanks to be used by those who
wish their names entered in the tour.
Many of these have already been dis
tributed, while others may be secured
by application to Secretary White.
The entry fee for the tour is s..
which is used as a part of the ex-
pense fund of the tour. The entry
blanks for the tour give a complete
list of the regulations that apply to all
who enter the tour. Not only are the
list of prizes given but also the list nf
lunch and night stops and many other
items of great interest to any who are
contemplating making the trip.
With regard to the prizes to be
given the cars entered will be divid-
ed into four classes, in each of which
classes first, second, third and fourth
prizes will be given. The aggregate
value of the prizes in each class is the
same, $3.50. This will put the owners
of smaller ears on the same basis as
those who enter the heavier cars, add
ing an element of general competition
and interest that is most desirable.
Americus has been selected as the
first night stop on the tour, and all
the members of the touring party Will
be the guests of the city on that
night, November %. Adequate ar
rangements will be made for the en-
tertainment of the visitors, and list
of the names of the members = the
entertainment committee will be an
nounced in tomorrows paper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
Sen. VARDAMAN
WAS A VISITOR
HERE YESTERDAY
ON WAY TO HAWKINSVlLLE
"GGntIeman OmMiSSiSSippi"
Silent on Politics

With all the glory of his unshorn locks
Senator J. K. Vaudaman, of Missisip-
pi, who recently won out in the sena-
torial election in his state easily, was
visitor in Americus yesterday on his
way to fill a lecture engagement III
Hawkinsville.
Senator Vardaman, whose name has
long been linked with that of Senator
Tillman of South Carolina, as one II
the most original and unique members
of the upper house of Congress had lit
tie to say of politics. When asked
concerning the gubernatorial outlook
| in Georgia the senator professed en-
tire ignorance of both the issues and
the candidates.
In fact, Senator Vardaman seemed
to be joyfully oblivious to the winds
of political opinion, which ever way
they are blowing in this state or else
where, especially since he scored such
signal triumph in the recent Sena-
torial primary in his own state. EVl-
IDENTIFY political affairs in the guber-
material race in Georgia were not IN
teresting him. to Judge from his man
ner and attitude, no matter however
much certain rumors may have con-
nected his name with a former CUB
ernatorial race in this state.
When questioned concerning his
present trip to Georgia, the senator
said that there was no political Sig
nifcance whatever attached to it. He
said he had lecture engagement III
Hawkinsville tonight, after which ne
would go on to Florida, which would
occupv several days before his return
TO his home in Mississippi. Senator
vardaman seemed as little concerned
at this time about the presidential race
as concerning the race for governor
in Georgia.
During his stay here yesterday morn
ing, Senator Vardaman held an ln1oF-
NAL reception in the lobby OF the
Windsor Hotel, where he had quarters
A number of people had the pleasure
of an introduction to him and a le"
minutes of conversation on various
topics. His long hair and rugged ap-
nearance easily distinguished nun
among the group.
In company with Judge Charles H.
Crisp. Senator vardaman took an al
tomobile ride over Sumters gooo
roads lust before the noon hour, Inc
roads were a little heavy after the re-
cent rains, but the trip was very
pIeasant one for the distinguished WIS.,
itor. who paid tribute in empnauc
and characteristic manner to the eX-
cellence of the highways in this sec
ton. He left at 1890 o'clock Tor
lHawkinsville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
TWO CHILDREN WERE KILLED
WHILE PLAYING IN STREET

Ashvillee, N. c., Oct. 11.-Albert d.
Smith, Jr., years old, died last night
and Linkood Bell, aged s, his cousin,
is probably dying at local hospital
after being run over by n automobile
which collided with "a coaster wagon
on which the boys were riding early
this evening on one of the principal
streets of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
WILKES COUNTY WILL
EXHIBIT IT'S PRODUCTS.

Washington, Ga. Oct. 1.-THE
Wilkes county corn show, giving the
result of the contest in this county
by the boys corn club during the year,
will be held at the court house in
Washington Saturday. There will re
a splendid display of Wilkes county )
agricultural products in the lobby Of
the court house and on the public
square.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
APPEAL IN BEATTIE CASE
Is BEING PREPARED

Richmond, Va, Oct. 1.-THE work
of preparing the petition asking the
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
for a new trial for Henry Clay Beattie
Jr., recently convicted of having mur-
dered his young wife in July, began to-
day so as to be ready for submission
to the court when it convenes Noyem-
Der s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
WOTLDN'T LET A NEGRO
RIDE IN ELEVATOR

Chicago, Oct. 11.-When Harry Dean
A negro, was refused admission to an
elevator in the Chicago and North
western railway station, he sustaino7
an injury to what he considered his
rights and he began suit in the muni-
cipal court for $3.50 damages
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
DAGOES OUT OF BUSINESS
MAKE WHISKY OF BANANAS

New York, Oct Dispatches from
Paris announce that two Frenchmen
have succeeded in making pure whis-
key from bananas. For the new pro-
cess they claim two qualities which
will appeal to all whisky drinkers.
cheapness and delicious color.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
YOUNG GIRL is KIDNAPPED
AND HELD FOR RANSOh

New York, Oct. 11.-A general po-
lice alarm is out today for Mary Lewis
a pretty 14-year-old girl who has peeh
missing since she started for schooi
early yesterday. Her distracted moth-
er, Mrs. Anna E. Lewis, wealthy
widow, believes that her aughter was
kidnapped for ransom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
MRS. GLAZIER is SEEKING
DIVORCE FROM HERR

Chicago. Oct. 11.-Luid Glazer, mus
ical comedy singer, today began suit
for divorce from Ralph c. Herr. She
charged that her husband beat her and
had threatened to kill her. They were
married in New York May %, 1901
They separated November 10, 1910
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
PASHA IS SHOT
STEALING A BEAUTY

Vienna Oct. 11.-Word has been re-
ceived here that Gen. Ria Pasha,
while trying to carry away beauty of
the Turkish harem at Constantinople,
was challenged by guard and upon
failing to reply, was shot and killed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
ROAD RALLY At WAYCR0SS
CALLED IN NOVEMBER

Waycross, Ga. October 11.-Under
the auspices of citizens Of Valdosta,
bonneville, Waycross and all points
between, joint good road rally will
be held at Homerville Nov. 5. By that
time the new route from Valdosta 10
Waycross, via bonneville, will be as
good as the best in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
COLD AND RAINY WEATHER
STOPS PICKING AT NIGHT
Unique Work in Cotton Fields Comes
to an End.

Atlanta, Oct 1.-THE sudden drop
in the temperature, with attendant
rains, has brought to close the prac-
tice of the farmers of this part IF
Georgia, INDUCED in extensively this
fall, of picking cotton by moonlight,
having two forces of field hands and
keeping them going day and night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
AND WIFE
REACH NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, Oct. 11.-Congress-
man and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth ar
rived in New Orleans at midnight last
night on the United Fruit steamer
Turrialba from Colon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-12
INDORSE PLAN FOR
BETTER COTTON PRICE.

Austin, Tex, Oct. 11.-Governors of
five southern states have indorsed the
proposal of Gov 0. B. Colquitt of Tex
as for a conference on higher prices.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-18
published April 10, 1919
Ordinance No. 467.
WHAT THE GOVERNOR or OKLA
HoMA SAYS ABOUT THE BANK
GUARANTEE LAW.

IAN ordinance prohibiting the sale,
barter, giving away or otherwise fur
nishing intoxicating liquors and pro-
hibiting persons from having the pos
session Of same for the purpose OF
barter, sale, giving away or other
wise furnishing, and prohibiting the
conveyance OF same from one part Of
the city Of Chickasha to any other
point within the city Of Chickasha,
and providing for the compensation
Of officers with reference to the en-
forcement thereof and declaring an
emergency.
BE it ordained by the Mayor and
Councilmen of the City Of chickasha,
State of Oklahoma:
Section i. That it shall be unlaw-
full for any person or persons to sell,
barter, give away or otherwise fur
nish any spirituous, vinous, ferment-
ed or malt liquors or any imitation
thereof or substitute therefor with
in the City Of Chickasha.
sec. 2. That it shall be unlawful
for any person Or persons to have in
his, or their possession or under his, or
their control, any intoxicating liquors
OF any kind including beer, ale, and
wine, within the City Of Chickasha,
with intent to barter. sell. give away
or otherwise furnish the same con
trary to law.
Sec. 3. That Il shall be unlawful
for any person or persons to convey
from one point in the City OF chicka-
sha any intoxicating liquors Of any
kind, including beer. ale, and wine To-
another point within the City of Chic
kasha, except such conveyance be
that Of lawful purchase as authoriz-
ed by law.
sec. 4. That any person. or per
sons, who shall violate any Of the pro
visions OF this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty Of a misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof shall be pun
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-18
fFirst published April IA. 1919
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

State Of Oklahoma, Grady county, IS.
In Superior court No. 1863.
George Bartels, plaintiff, vs.. Margrete
Bartels, defendant
Said defendant Margrete Bartels
win take notice that she has been
sued In the above named court for
divorce on grounds Of extreme cruel
ty and abandonment and must answer
the petition filed therein by said plain
tiff on Or before the 26th day Of May
A. d. 1911, or said petition win be TAX
en- as true, and a Judgment for said
plaintiff IN said action for divorce will
Be rendered accordingly.
Dated this 18th day OF April, 1911
Attest: W. L. MELTON.
District Clerk.
THos J.. TAYLOR,
Deputy.
G. c, Herhdon, attorney for plaintiff
i-i4-S0d
49,, ...-,.-....4
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-18

ished by fine OF not less than $1,000
nor more than $4,000 or BY imprls-
onment in the city Jail for not more
shan ninety days or by both such fine
and Imprisonment
This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after thirty days
after passage, approval and publlca.
ton.
Passed and approved this the 9th
day Of April 1911.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-18

The impassioned orator at the
tramps' convention paused and wiped
his perspiring brow.
Brothers. he said. this is hard
work"
Then they expelled him- 4s.t.zI5
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-18
IN CLEANING HOUSE.

Phone t4o.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-18

should interest you the most this
Easter. Easter lasts but ono
day. Your butcher S65 days. We
kill nothing but pure corn fed cattle
and when we sell you juicy piece
OF meat we know its good-and you
shop as we'll here over the phone as
II you were right here watching us
cut your order-need we add we want
your trade.
MEALS
Phone 40.