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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
SUPT. MILLER REMEMBERED
BY HIS FORMER ASSOCIATES T
Was Presented With Loving Cup Yesterday By Teachers
OF Local Schools His Work Here Is Widely
Appreciated

An event of much interest and
qualification to his many friends ir
Sumter county, was the presentation
yesterday to Supt. A. G. Miller by the
teachers of the city schools of very
handsome loving cup, as a token OF
the esteem in which he is held by
those with whom he has been asso-
ciated here so long.
Supt. Miller came to Americus
twelve years ago to enter upon the
discharge of his duties as principal of
the city schools, to which position he
had been unanimously elected by the
board of education After serving in
this capacity for several years, he
was promoted to superintendent,
which position he has filled with
marked ability and universal satis-
faction until recently, when he re-
His removal from Americus is
signed to accept similar position in
Waycross.
distinct loss to the educational, So
cial and religious life of the COM
munity. He has been an active par
ticipant in all affairs which pertain
ed to the upbuilding of Americus and
Sumter county, and the many social
and religious institutions of which he
has been an influential and valued
member deeply deplore the circum-
stances which will deprive Americus
people of his residence in their midst.
1t was, indeed, a graceful act on
the part of the teachers to pay such
exquisite tribute to the worth ef
their former superintendent, and Mr..
Haddock's touching presentation OF
the beautiful token was but the ex-
preston of a sentiment which is
shared by every one, who has the
pleasure of a personal acquaintance
with him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
Tiff COUNTY TO BUILD
$4,000 COURTHOUSE
Bond Issue Has Been Carried
Successfully

Tifton, Ga, May 13.-The voters OF
Tiff county at special election has
authorized an issue of 100000 in bonds
for purchasing a site, building and
furnishing a courthouse, by a vote
of 1,1O9 for to 81 against. 1t re-
quired two-thirds of the total regis
tered vote, which is 1873 making L.
049 necessary to carry bonds. This
gave sixty votes to spare
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
BAPTISTS ARE
ASSEMBLING
in OKLAHOMA
REPORTS ARE The BEST EVER
Thousands Are There For
Convention

oklahoma City, Okla, May 13-The
| advance guard of the Southern Bap-
list convention, which will hold its
annual session in this city this week.
beginning Wednesday and lasting five
days, has arrived here and by We'd
nesday morning between 5000 and A.
600 delegates probably will have
reached the city.
In addition to the Southern Baptist
convention, the Womans Missionary
union, one of its auxiliary organiza-
tions, also will be in session here at
the same time
The first meeting of the convention
will be held Wednesday morning, with
President E. c. Dargan, ID. D., of Ma.
con, Ga, in the chair. The annual
convention sermon will be delivered
Wednesday night by the Rev q. T.
Cody, editor of the Baptist Courier of
Greenville, s. C.
The reports of the various boards OF
the church are expected to be deliv-.
cred during the sessions of Thursday.
1t is understood that these reports
will show encouraging conditions IN
all departments of the church's work.
The two missions and the Sunday
school boards, it is stated, raised and
expended during the fiscal year end
ing April 80, $1,250,000 substantial
increase over the amount raised dur
ing the preceding year. The report of
the Woman's Missionary union will
show, it is understood, that 1925, 900
has been raised by that organization
for mission work both in America and
foreign lands.
For DenOminatiOnal Spirit.
Considerable interest will center in
the report of the Sunday school board
in which it is said the denominational
spirit will be emphasized in contrast
with the undenomnatonal trend in re-
ligious affairs in recent years. The
board will report, it is stated, that
joint effort in Sunday school work has
reached its limit and that the highest
religious efficiency cannot come
through interdenominational uSnday
school endeavor.
Another matter that is expected to
excite broad interest will be the re-
port of the committee appointed last
year, made up Of an equal number of
representatives of the Northern and
Southern Baptist conventions, for the
matter of settling questions of comfy
between the two bodies. These ques-
tions are said to have largely grown
out of majority of the Baptists in
New Mexico uniting with the Southern
Baptists, and it is understood their
settlement will provide for the COM
ing of the entire New Mexico Baptist
contingent into the Southern Baptist
convention
On account of the many new ideas
that will be set forth in one form Or
another in relation to the develop
ment of church work, many of the
leaders in the denomination are look
ing forward to one of the most nota-
BILE gatherings of the convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
AGAIN VISIT IN AMERICUS
AFTEI LONG ABSENCE
Returns After Fifteen Years to For
mer Home City.

Among the visitors in Americus yes
terday was Mr.. w. H. West, the guest
of his sister, Mrs. G. w. Glover. Mr..
West was for several years we'll
known merchant here, but fifteen
years ago went to California, where
he has since resided. He is agreea-
bly, surprised at the rapid AMI sub
stantial growth of Americus since ne
went away and predicts for u
splendid future. Mr.. West declares
that neither California or any other
state in the Golden West offers sucn
opportunities for investment as does
Southwestern Georgia--the best sec-
ton he has seen anywhere. 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
ORGANIZATION
ON SUNDAY OF
c. E. SOCIETY
OF THE WESTMINSTERLEAGUE
At the Local Presbyterian
Church

Under circumstances that indicate
that it will meet with rapid growth
and accomplish much good in the
work of the church, the Christian En-
deavor Society of the Presbyterian
church was organized Sunday, after
the regular morning exercises at that
church.
In perfecting the organization OF
the society the following officers were
chosen: Mr.. Earle Williams, pres
ident: Miss Ruth Brown, yice-pres-
dent; Miss Emmie Morgan, secretary;
Miss Mamie Brown, treasurer. With
these efficient and energetic officers
in charge the work of the Christian
Endeayor society is in good hands.
The officers of the society realize
that, beginning the work of the or
sanitation at this season of the year,
special efforts must be made to in
crease the membership and to keep
alive interest in the movement. Every
effort, therefore, will be made to en-
roll all additional members availa-
Bile and to place the work on per-
manent and helpful basis.
The society will meet weekly at the
church on Sunday evenings, just be-
tore the regular evening church SER
vice and the hour of meeting is to
be at 7;25 o'clock until further notice
is given. The time of meeting will
vary, Of course, as the hour for the
evening church service varies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
ASSOCIATION TO MEET
At $3.50 O'CLOCK TODAY
To Discuss Affairs of the
Hospital

A meeting of the Hospital associa-
ton is to be held this afternoon at
the residence of Mrs. c. C. Hawkins,
the hour of $3.50 O'clock having been
chosen for that purpose.
1t is the special desire of the la
1ies of the association that as many
o. the members of the association as
possible be present. This is the reg
ular meeting of the association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
ALLEN GOES TO ALBANY
IN CHARGE OF SCHOOLS

Townsville, Ga, May 13.-Former
Superintendent ]. s. Allen of the
Thomasville public schools has been
nominated superintendent of the AL
bany schools and will take charge OF
them next tenn. Out of twenty-sev-
en- applicants Mr.. Allen received the
unanimous vote Of the board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
WAYCROSS, TOO, GOING
AFTER ODD FELLOWS

Waycross, Ca, May 13.-Despite the
fact that Savannah will make a strong
bid for the 1913 Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows Waycross expects to be
equally as strong at the Gainesville
meeting and the committee from here
hopes for victory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14
HAIRY LEE TURPIN NOT
TO GET SHARE OF ESTATE

'"con, Ca, May 13.-Word came
"n' Dubuque, Iowa, yesterday, that
~ "uge Bolson, of the district court
>. ,"''e' had decided that Mary Lee
y" pm and F. M. Turpin, who died
- Macon about a year ago, were
IVY husband and wife, and that she is
" ehttled to widows allowance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-14

from the big estate left by Mr.. Tur-
pin. This will facilitate the division
of the estate among relatives resid-
ing here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
partjal List Of Murders
 Committed ID Bloody Beat"

white shot Killed Arcadia June se 1908 white Mines,  Will Rhea Arcadia 2 1908 white killed ' Win killed  shep negro   and n his  coalburg Alex White shot and robbed highway.  all on  near Arcadia
   Will Euard white killed IIagans November
  o mtted but withheld publication working
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14


 jury. There is little doubt but that the whole situa ton will be now cleared up, the guilty ones punished and the name of Lewisburg be no longer a reproach.
 Full credit should be given the coro- ner's jury that investigated the killing of the negro Holland made. up of Murray Brown. Victor H. Hanson, T. A. Hamil- ton, Richard F. Johnston, Lucien Brown and T. H. Johnston, who ordered the ar rest of the two Jones boys and Will Watson as result of their findings. From it has come about the present status of the awful list of Lewisburg murders
 When Officers Got Busy
 The real start occurred last November. when Sheriff MeAdory placed Deputy Sheriffs John Potts. Irwin Steele and Henry Cole at various points of the Lew isburg district. Later Deputies Hartsfeld and McDuff were placed in the field. Va rious raids were made by the sheriff and his deputies which included the discov- cry of an illicit still. which was de- stroyed In the meantime Teek Duncan, who was familiar with the movements of the Jones Ellard gang and had in- cured their displeasure. opened up and told the deputies of the killing of John Holland The sheriff and his force worked on the Holland case, and at the right time th.. first business mens jury was organ ized and irapsneIed and returned yer dict that the negro came to his death at the hands of Arthur Jones, Walter Jones and will watson, who were promptly ar rested and lodged in the county jail
 No one was more active in the ,benalr of the Jones boys than Felix Ellard At the preliminary hearing before Judge Ben ners he was accused of influencing wit nesxos and had a personal difficulty with Deputy sheriffs MeDunf and Helton while i'm the Courthouse a few days before he was assassinated. Threats were made of suits and other proceedings against the sheriff and his deputies but while the excitement was still hot the startling news ca me that Felix Elard had fallen a vic- tim to the assassins bullet.
 This aroused the entire county and state Demand for vigorous and prompt action was made from press and pulpit
 O'Ncars Investigation
 Governor O'Neal made a personal in vestigation and visited the scene of the several murders. He left instructlons for full investigation of the Ellard killing and the other long list of mur- ders. Another Jury of business men was organized composed of C. F.. Thomas, J ". Mcqueen, J. A. Vann. B. II. Cooper. Leon Freedman and C. II. Mandy. and the investigation began. The jury, in company with the sheriff and the solicitors, visited the scene of the many murders The exact location of each murder mystery was pointed were visited. alleged blind tigers were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Jones brothers confess 10 series of
 horrible crimes at Lewisburg.
 Democrats gather to pay tribute to
 Thomas Jefferson
 Taft adherents stunned by Roosevelt
 landslide.
 Three breaks in leyees 2-B. Y P. L. will hold stare convention,
 Gadsden to have spring cleaning. 3-Huntsyille society
 Sure to indorse MT. Underwood for
 presidency. 4-Memorial service had at Huntsville.
 Lauderdale to have bond election. 5-Next Saturday Is Tag Day.
 Two plead guilty to running tigers.
 Youngsters literally dig out their new
 home.
 Seely expected 10 finance building.
 Ad club delegates choose routes. 6-Present Denmark with heather park
 Anglo-German fuss still brews. Relationship of coal and natural gas, S--Property laws are discussed. 9-Poliiics growing very disquieting. 10-The short and ugly word is used ln
 the House. 11-Text of the engineers demands. 14-Sports lb-How to read The Age Herald. 16-Boston also looks into charity work. 1i--Auto races and aviation show starts 21-Dr. Rountree and the light that failed. 22-Canyass opinions on home rule bill 23-Summary of the political news
 Secretary Knox sails for home. 24-Famous minister is writing new book. 2e-society 27A glossary for romancers. 2s- Ned Brace talks about Underwood S
 prospects.
 Editorial comment e9- Bill Vines on Aabama's new congress-
 ntn.
 Men Who Have Male Alabama-By B.
 F. Riley. D. D.
 The Splfit-stuff of soslng-I-r A. B.
 Bealle
 pan Matthews'-By George Eaves, D. D.
 Heart to Heart Talks-By Edwin A.
 Wye.
 The Changing and the Changeless-By y
 the Rev sam P. West. 30- Paris knows how to sell it's wares. sl-Hdden meaning in Kaisers visit. g. Dolly's sunday page. 33-The book shelf. s4-Believe France needs more sport. 35-The safety of flight. 3s-Itay startled by attack on King B. Church news. i0-Automobile page. H-- Patriotism sweeps France. 42-Ail housekeepers should see new crem- atory. Carpenter at Panama, by Frank G. Carpenter.
 Real Romances of the Business World 4+-A classic in a Page. 45-Mr Dooley. by F. r. Dunne. iG-Our Young Folks. 47- Markets. s9-The Katzenjammer Kids. 1 50-Happy Hoollgnn, On Mount Ararat 51--cousin Willie Bane Strong Man. ] Jimmy as a Naulter. S2-Little Memo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
TAFT ADHERENTS STUNNED
 BY ROOSEVELT LANDSLIDE
SEARCH FOR TIP
 OF WOMAN'S NOSE

New York, April 1s For half an hour this afternon an ambulance surgeon, a policeman and half dozen other men searched tie steps and street below the elevated station at tic Ihrty-fourlh street ferry for the tip of a Noman's nose which had been torn off when she fell down the steps. The hunt was unavailing and after being attended by the surgeons the Tersan ss e. tsor:ife5, wont jfefpe minus about half an inch of flesh Ind cartilage She was a handsome woman and probably will be disfismed for life. Tie surgeon had hoped to find the missing nose Up so he could graft 1t in place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
DEMOCRATS GATHER ID PAY TRIBUTE ID THOMAS JEFFERSON Speakers Include Bryan, Dix, O'Gorman, Gayn0r
 and Wilson
 --- PUBLICITY PLEDGES
 ARE GIVEN BRYAN Governor Dix Says It Is Peculiarly Appropriate That Tariff Is to Be the Predominant Issue of
 Present Campaign
 

l New York, April 13-Pledges to the principle of publicity of the source of campaign contributions to individual can didates were obtained tonight by William J. Bryan from Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and Mayor N. J. Gaynor of New York, fellow guests and speakers with him at the Jefferson Day banquet here.
 MT Bryan, the last speaker of'the even- ing. did not conclude until long after mid night speech in which he expressed amazement at hearing progressive doc trine, such as Governor Wilson and Mayo Gaynor had preached. received as 1t were in the east And this is the east. Am living?' ex- claimed the Nebraskan. With these TWO speakers and Roosevelt carrying Penn sylvania, what is coming?
 Before concluding his speech Mir. Bryan stated that under no circumstances would he be candidate for the presidential nomination.
 Prominent Democrats Gather
 Prominent democrats were guests to- night of the National Democratic club at a dinner given at the Waldorf-Astoria. in celebration of the 169th birthday of Thomas Jefferson. Speakers of the eyen- ing included William J. Bryan, Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, Gov. John A. Dix of New York. Senator James A. o'Gorman and Mayor William J. Gaynor.
 What Would Jefferson Do?" was the subject of Governor Wilson's address, while Mayor Gaynor took as his text .What Would Jefferson say?'
 Both Governor Wilson and Mayor Gay nor were greeted as our next Presi- dent"
 Clark Regrets Absence
 Thomas r. Donnelly, president of the National Democratic club, read letter from Speaker Clark, who wrote; l You may rest assured 1t Is with very great regret I discover my official duties require my presence here just at the time when hoped to add my humble tribute to the imperishable services Thomas lief ferson rendered.
 My regret at my enforced absence from your dinner is the greater. be- cause 1 had hoped to extend a hand oi cordial good fellowship to your other guests. whose names. like my own, will 1 be presented at Baltimore, for the nom i nation by the democratic party as Its candidate for the presidency. That IS an | ambition which any American citizen may worthily cherish and in aid of which he may thankfully welcome any honor I able assistance offered to him without detracting in the slightest degree From | tha e,taltties nf any other aspfrant fOi the same high honor. It is not for us | to pass judgment on our respective merits That belongs and may be safely i left to the delegates selected for that pur- pose by the vast army or talthtul dem' ocrats throughout the union.
 "To the standard bearer thus choser and to the platform adopted by that con vention all loyal democrats will rally a; one man. forgetting all past differences Governor Dix declared 1t was slngularlS
 tG0NTfNUED Oa PAGE ioJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14

glanced over. in fact the jury took in every detail that would assist them in their investigation.
 Then began the examination of wit nesses. At first fear kept back the truth. They were allowed to depart and were again resummoned. Slowly but surely the darkling veil was lifted and light began to dawn on the sit- uation.
 A clue here and a clue there resolved itself into a tangible certainty and crimes that were almost forgotten were revealed Through it all was seen the form of Felix Ellard and the very jury empanelled to Investigate his un- lawful death was made acquainted with the terrible record of his life. Thursday evening the jury adjourned for a week. Friday evening the Jones boys sent for Solicitor Heflin and MT. Burr The confession was made in the presence of witnesses, who were Burr agreed 1t was best to keep the confession secret On Saturday morn ing, for reasons best known to him self. MT. Burr decided to divulge it. and calling a conference of the news paper men the. whole story was re- vealed.
 Among the methods employed to se- cure evidence while the prisoners were confined in the county jail was the use of the .dictagraph
 However, it did not prove much of a success and afforded but little infor- matter; to the officers working ofl tine case
 Story of Confessions
 In their characteristic mountaneer style the Jones boys dramatically related grew some details of the murders in which they stated that they were themselves implicated. When on Saturday morning the news spread throughout the court house that the confessions had been made intense excitement reigned and the sheriff office became the center of much activity.
 Will Rhea Killing
 The most interesting killing entailed in the confessions of the Jones boys is that of Will Rhea, to which Claude Ellard con fessed several days ago. At the time of his confession. however, no details of the action were given out by the officials. Arthur Jones is the man who made known the action of the killing.
 He said that Felix Edward informed him one day that Rhea had come back tu Lewlshurg territory and that either Rhea or both he (Eilard) and Jones must be killed. and that the matter of putting Rhea out Of the way was up to Jones Jones states that he refused to do the kilt Rheas prospective death as did Jcnes <C0NYtSUED ON PAGE 9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
NO VERDICT YET
 IN LEWIS CASE

st. Louis, April 13-The jury in the E. G. Lewis case after having failed to return a verdict in 24 hours, was locked up tonight on orders of United States District Judge Afnidon. If ver- dict is reached tonight Judge Amidon or dored the jurors to seal it and he will receive it tomorrow.
 Lewis. who is charged by the govern ment with having used the mails to de fraud was in the federal building all day, waiting for a verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
Uneasiness Felt

Tallulah, La, April 13.-Some uneasiness is felt here for the safety of the town of Lake Providence. Is miles north of Asa tia, where a break in the Mississippi river occurred Friday A report reached here tonight that a weak spot had developed in the levee known as the Mcclure stretch, one mile south of Lake Providence The town was entirely cut off from wire com- munication at o'clock tonight. With all trains annulled on the Iron Mountain rail- road and the fear of steamboat men to approach the levees, the means of escape for the towns 25O0 people in case of a break would be a serious problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
 Some Victims Shot From Fear and Others Were
 Assassinated for the Pure Fun of It LIGHT TURNED ON BLOODY CARNIVAL History of the Awful Reign of Law lessness and What Has Been
 Done by Officers to
 Round Up the Blood
 thirsty Gang

Walter Jones confessed to the killing of Lawrence B. Evans, white, and Will Spencer, Lewis Lowrey and Shep Chaney, colored. Arthur Jones confessed to the killing of Will Rhea, white, and John Holland, colored.
 They both confessed to the mur- der of George Shoemaker, white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
Millions of Acres Will Be Inundated and Thousands Forced to Leave Their
 Homes for Highlands
NO LIVES ARE LOST
 AS INHABITANTS
 WERE ALL WARNED
The Property Loss Will Be Heavy. Thousands of Head of Cattle Re- ported Drowned = Vigilance Will Be Necessary for
 Several Weeks

Vicksburg, Miss, April 13,-- President ]. T. Mcclellan of the fifth Louisiana levee board telephoned at midnight from Tallulah. La, that so far as he can ascertain all of those im
 mediately imperiled as the re- suit of the break in the levee at Salem, La, have been rescued.