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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
SHEHAN CASE
OF INTEREST
IN AMERICUS
ESPECIALLY TO MERCHANTS
Shehan Has Been Near Here
Since Arrest

The intelligence yesterday of the
arrest at Wilmington, N. c., the night
before OF F. NJ Shehan, formerly Of
Americas and wanted here upon fell
ony charge. was read with interest by
the four local merchants who seve a.
weeks ago cashed for Shehan the
"phoney" discharge checks of the Sea-
board railway, seemingly regular, AMI
properly endorsed Four of these
checks, it is said, were cashed here,
all being for a like amount, $53.1S. So
easy was it done that Shehan tried the
game successfully elsewhere, accord
ing to reports.
1t is said that when arrested in Will
mington by a Seaboard detective, the
man had in his pocket several of the
blank checks, such as had been fille1
out here for $53.1S each. Whether he
will be brought first to Americus or
Savannah for trial is question not
determined yet, though the first checks
were passed here.
That the man long wanted here has
never been a great way from Ameri
Gus since leaving here early in Feb
ruary is evidenced by the fact that h
was once seen in Albany by an Amerl
Gus man who knew him, and VIII
pointed him out to an officer. Shehar
however, made his escape. 1t is So
that he has frequently been in I
territory since then.
While they will not get back
money advanced upon the bosa
|; checks the Americus merchants vic
: timized are none the less gratified q
; the report of shehan's detention an
t the probability of his being brough
back here for trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
BIG SUCCESS
WAS result OF
EASTER HUNT
CHILDREN PRESENT
D, A. R. Received Good Returns
From Affair

AS a result of the Easter egg hunt
held yesterday afternoon on the lawn
of the Stackhouse residence on Lee
street, the Council of Safety Chapter
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution gained a neat sum for their
general fund
The attendance was much larger
than was expected, as more than 1U0
children were present and enjoyed
the festivities. The search for the
eggs was, of course, the feature of the
entertainment, and this was especially
pleasing for the children.
To those children who were not so
fortunate as to find eggs, candy was
given, so that every child present was
remembered. The golden egg, which
contained a slip emitting the holder
TO box of delicious candy made up
in Easter style, was found by Master
Louis Merritt.
The ladies who had the egg hunt
in charge are grateful for the large
patronage given it by the young peo-
ple and wish to return thanks to the
I little folks for attending the egg
hunt in such large numbers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
MAD DOG SCARE Will LIKELY
CAUSE PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE
CODDCi is TO Take Up Matter at Next Meeting Of Keeping
Docs From Running at Large on the Streets

Recent developments here in re-
gard to the running at large of mad
dogs on the streets will doubtless
serve to secure the passage of the or
dinance proposed for the prevention
of the running at large of dogs on
the streets, which will come up for
consideration at the next session of
council, which will meet next Mon
day night
At the last meeting of the board Of
aldermen the matter of the passage
of such an ordinance was suggested,
and it was turned over to the CON-
mittee on ordinances for them to con-
slider the matter and to draft an ordi-
nance with that end in view. 1t is the
result of the work of the commit 90
in this direction that will be brought
up before council at its next meeting
The fact that the presence of dogs
on the streets recently has shown tha,
there is likely to be danger to ar Sc
from them at any time relative to the
matter of rabies and as a genera.
nuisance, has served from recent oc-
currences to impress upon the minds
of people here that this is a nuisance
that should be abated and made less
Objectionable as soon as possible.
Timely measures have been taken
to nip any threatening epidemic of
rabies in the bud, so that the city
may not be endangered by an attack
of this kind. The city officials have
been especially vigilant in this par
ticular, so that a number of doss
which might have otherwise proved
dangerous, as they manifested signs
of rabies, have been disposed of.
1t is believed that the passage Of
the ordinance, which might have 9th
erwise met with only Indifferent sup
port, will be accomplished with the
active support of every member CT
the board of aldermen, with the end
in view of making it as effective aud
permanent as may well be done.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
EVERY MAN
CAN DO AS
~wuwn -suv nwn
this man DID
HIS TALK TO The POINT
Mr.. Prices Twenty Minute
Sermon Reached the Spot

Short sermons that are full of life
and interest from the beginning to the
end mark the revival services con-
Quoted by Rev. w. P. Price at Fur
low Lawn Baptist church. Every SER
vice finds the congregation increasing
in numbers and the interest is ex-
panding. Mr.. Price has the faculty
of awakening interest and holding it,
and all who have attended the ser
vices have expressed the pleasure
and benefit derived from them.
Last night the topic was the well
known prayer of the Publican, prob
ably the shortest prayer on record,
as well as one of the most forceful in
it's appeal.
Mr.. Price pointed out that this man,
as his conduct is outlined in the pas
sage in Luke, sets fine. example to
all the lost who are desirous of be-
ing saved.
He went to the right place, the
house of God, the best place in the
world for lost man to go.
He went for the right purpose. Ev-
erything depends upon the purpose in
view in going to church. This man
went seeking the mercy of God in the
forgiveness of sin.
When he got to the house of God he
asked for the right thing. He did not
tell how good he was, nor how badly
he had been treated by others; but,
folding his arms humbly and devout-
ly upon his weary breast, Sc said
God, be merciful to me.the sinner.
as if he were the only one In the
world.
He got the right blessing, going
down to his house justified And he
got this because he went to the right
place, with the right petition, to the
right person in the right way.
And what he did Mr.. Price said in
conclusion, every lost soul in Ameri-
Gus can do.
Mr.. Price spoke but twenty minutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
SERVICES At
FURLOW LAWN
DOING GOOD
FIRST AFTERNOON SERVICE
Afternoon Services Regularly
HenCGfOrWdFd

Already much good is being accom-
plished by the series of services that
are being conducted at Furlow Lawn
Baptist church by Rev. w. P. Price,
of Waycross, who has charge OF the
meetings there.
On account of unavoidable occur
rences the first afternoon service dld
lot take place until yesterday after
noon. but these services will be con-
Quoted regularly henceforward. This
hour at this season of the year mas
proved so popular that it will be con-
tinued throughout the series OF meet
ings
Most gratifying, indeed, are t ne
large crowds that are attending the
services. though the effectiveness OF
the preaching of Mr.. Price is the
strongest indication that much good Is
to be accomplished by the series o.
meetings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
ELKS new
OFFICERS
INSTALLED
AT Meeting LAST NIGHT
Local Lodge Now Has Men,
bGrship , Of ESQ

Americus Lodge, No. 752, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, assem-
bled last night for the installation OF
officers recently chosen for the cur
rent year. The exercises were of in
teresting nature, and at the conclus-
ion of the business session and insta!-
lation of officers tempting menu was
served.
The following named officers were
formally installed.
Exalted Ruler, l. J. Kalmon; esteem
ed leading knight, H. B. Allen; es-
teemed lecturing knight, o. M. Ply
sioc; esteemed loyal knight, w. !.
Josey; secretary, Willis Morgan;
treasurer, C. ]. Sherlock; tiler, U. C.
Ray; trustee, Stewart Furlow.
The Americus lodge enters upon
another year under bright auspices.
This lodge is among the largest in
Georgia, having membership of more
than 25O, among them many of the
prominent and successful business men
of the city, and it continues yearly to
grow in numbers and usefulness as
we'll.
The local lodge has handsome quar-
ters in the Bank of Commerce build
in, and very soon will make improve
ments there, that will add much to its
comfort and attractiveness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
ERROR CREPT into
ARTICLE YESTERDAY
DR.. Burrows Assisted Mr.. BiV.
inS at Mathis Funeral

An error, which is much regretted
on account of the fact that DR.. Lans-
ing Burrows was a close friend OF
Mrs. j. E. Mathis, was included
through oversight yesterday in the
reporting of the funeral services
of Mrs. Mathis, at which Dr. Burrows
assisted Rev. r. L. Bivins at the SER
vices, instead of Rev. O. B. Chester,
as announced. This correction is
cheerfully made in order to correct
the false impression unintentionally
conveyed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
GUN CLUB
MEET VERY
ENJOYABLE

one of the first meets held by the
Americus Gun club this season, in
fact the first meet where only local
shots participated, occurred yesterday
afternoon at the club grounds at the
Country club.
The attendance was good. and he
enthusiasm that marked the meeting
indicates that the club will be even
more prosperous this year than last,
when it made splendid record for
the lrst year of its existence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
TEACHERS BUY FLOWERS
FOR SENATOR r. l.. TAYLOR
Tennesseans Who Are Attending Tri-
County Institute in TiftOn'

Triton. Ga, April 9.-Natives of Ten
nessee who are teachers in the public
schools of Tiff and Irwin counties at
the Tri-Counties Teachers institute III
session in Tifton, passed resolutions
Of regret at the death of United States
Senator Robert L. Taylor, and OF ap-
preciation for his work in his native
state and the South. A contribution
was raised to purchase carnations, his
favorite flower, to be laid on his cas-
ket while it lies in state in Nashville
tomorrow, as a loving tribute TO his
memory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04
FAVORS THE
BRINGING BACK
OF remains
FROM FLORIDA TO GEORGIA
Would Honor Memory Of Gov.
Clark

Atlanta, Ga, April 3.-Under a
stained marble slab by the ruins of Il
home that time has crumbled into a
beap of brick and stone, the remains
Of John C. Clarke, twice governor
of Georgia. lie at the mouth of St.
Andrews Bay, Fla.
Except for a Clipped and discolored
slab. his grave is unmarked. Not Il
dozen Georgians know where he rests.
Though he was one of the political
leaders and famous men of his state.
his memory has been forgotten, even
TO the place where he is buried.
Asa G. Gambler proposes that
Georgia atone for this neglect by
bringing the remains of Governor
Clarke to Georgia and burying them
beneath a monument at Piedmont
park.
Mr. Gambler chanced on the grave
Of Governor Clark while at St. An
drews' Bay for weeks rest.
The Atlanta and St Andrews Bay
railroad will furnish free transporta-
ton, several business men have Of
fered to aid in the expense, and MI,
Gambler suggests that the men and
women of the state urge a monu-
ment in memory of the former gov
ernor who rests across the border
line within the boundaries Of another
state In his opinion no more ap-
propriate burial place could be fur
nished for Governor Clark than
Piedmont There his monument would
be lasting reminder of the famous
men of the state, and an inspiration
TO the generation of today.
The burial place is under an apple
tree in the yard of the colonial home
that Governor Clarke built in 1927.
All that is left of the residence IS
orlck and stone heaped up in ruins,
and only the weather-beaten marble
slab distinguishes the grave of the
man who was twice governor Of
Georgia. Except for blossoms which
The tree shakes down in spring, the
grave is unremembered.
The slab is simple piece of marble
on which is carved the name of Gov
erhor Clarke, with a few modest
lines in praise of his life and accom-
pllshments. His wife lies beside him
Governor Clarke was the son OF
ten Elijah Clarke, hero of the battles
Oh Blackstock's and Musgrave's Hill
and the fall of Augusta in the revolu-
uonary war. He was born in 176t
'Id hACu III 1907.
He himself fought in the war of in
dependence as a member of his
Idthers brigade at 16 years of age
and was subsequently major genera
OF militia in Georgia. In the war o
'olz he was appointed by the gov
7rnor Of the state to command th'
forces defending the seacoast ant
southern boundary of Georgia.
Governor Clarke had pronounce
polltical convictions and prejudice
mat gained him strong friends on tn
one hand and made for him bite
enemies on the other. This fac
rendered him a man to be reckone
with in politics.
In 1906, he provoked the politics
ana personal enmity of William +
crawford, who was at that time tn
foremost political figure in Georgi
me enmity between them grew
such bitterness that duel followe
IN which Crawford was wounded.
In 1927, following two terms {
governor of Georgia Governor Clarl
moved to Florida, and built his hon
dt ST. Andrews Bay, where he die
dt The age of 81 years, and whel
MS body rests now by the ruins
his home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04

ihe gubernatoria candidates are
an laying low until the presidential
primary is over. 1t is not their figh'.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-04

Atlanta, Ga, April 3-With four
Mississippi river towns seriously af-
fected by invading waters caused by
the greatest rise recorded in the Ri
yer history, the flood situation today
assumed more serious aspects in wide
spread distress, heavy financial loss
and impairment of buiness facilities Of
transportation.
Two thousand persons in the facto-
ry district of Hickman, KY, are be-
ing cared for by tiwnspeople there at
great personal sacrifice in view of
the situation there. The levee on the
Missouri side of the river broke OPP
posite Hickman yesterday at Dorena.
Mo-, postoffice. A thousand resi-
dents of the community were rescued,
and taken to Hickman, where they are
being cared for
From fourteen to twenty blocks is
the area covered by the flood in the
northern section of Memphis. From
700 to 1000 persons have been driven
from their homes.
The water continues to rise in the
Bayou Gayoso, a small levee protec-
ton which gave way Monday
A heroic fight of two days and
nights was made by a force of labor
ers to save the Memphis gas plant.
but the force of the impending flood
was too great and the gas plants pro-
tecting leyee gave way last night.
Today Memphis is without gas. 1t Is
feared great suffering will result.
In the vicinity of Vicksburg, Miss,
the water is rising. Farmers in that
district are leaving lowland homes,
taking their goods and live stock, fol-
lowing the example already set by
others by the thousand in Missouri,
Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-09
MOHAWK TEAM VICTOR
Wins Its First Trophy of Season
in Big Bon Ton Run.
r. WESSNER FIRST HOME
William Grover Shows the Way
to Morningside A, G.
Athletes.
:. WESSNER FIRST HOME

The Mohawk Athletic Club. OF The
Bronx. captured its first team prize of the
season when. with - points. 1t won the
point trophy in the open handicap road
run of the Bon Ton Athletic Club, Of
Staten Island. yesterday The victorious
quintet finished in second, sixth. tenth, six
teenth and twenty-third places. The ath-
letes of the Morningside Athletic Club, hold
ers of the junior metropolitan and junior
national championship team honors, came
home in second place, with q points. The
Holy Cross Lyceum, OF Brooklyn. finished
third, with 10 points. nosng out the St
Anselm Athletic Club, by two points.
Sixty-eight athletes, representing more
than fifteen clubs, went over siX-mie
course that was laid out in Mariners
Harbor OF the large field that competed
more than twenty found the distance too
long and quit.
Frank Wessner, OF the Knights of St
Antony. Of Greenpoint. who received the
limit allowance Of four minutes, led home
the large pack lie started out with
group of twenty-five athletes who were
allotted the limit handicap. After keeping
we'll up in front for four miles Wessner
finally assumed the lead, which hc re-
tained to the finish. Harry Nye. of the
Mohawk Athletic Club, who went out
thirty seconds later. raced home in second
place. fifty yards behind. Third place
went to Harry Penneraso Of the Bronx
Church House. who also received a liberal
start. Wessner completed the route in the
good time OF 80 minutes SO seconds.
Harry Lucas. the Cuban runner OF the
Morningside Athletic Club. who received
a handicap OF three minutes, was the win
ner Of the time prize. lie captured the
medal by one second from Charles Mater,
clubmate. who was on the back mark
Of minute 30 seconds. Arthur Roth, the
junior metropolitan champion OF the Mo
hawk Athletic Club. who started from
scratch alone, was deprived of a prize
by the liberal allowances. lie finished
back in the ruck.
The summary follows.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-09
HENDRIX LEADS FIELD
Pittsburgh Pitcher Has Best
Mark in National League.

Claude Hendrix. the young debutante or
the Pittsburgh Pirates. had the signal
honor Of leading all the pitchers OF the
National League last season. according to
the official statistics which were issued
last night. Even the redoubtable Mar
Guard. with his nineteen straight victories.
and JEFF Tesreau. with his might sprint At
tho finish. were unable 10 overtake Fred
Clarke's youngster. As matter or fact
three Youngsters occupied the places OF
honor Hendrix. cheney. OF Chicago. and
Tesreau taking the first three positions in
the order named Marquard was fourth.
while the great Mathewson came In under
the wire In eighth place. OF the hrst nine
pitchers four were members OF the Giants
An interesting Hight on the value OF a
pitcher Is thrown by tho new statistics
compiled 20 show the average runs earned
per game on each twirler. This form OF
ranking gives a chance for the stars who
are condemned 20 pass their days with
second division teams. Nap Rucker Is
conspicuous figure In this number. and al
though no was twenty-eighth In the mat
ter Of victories and defeats. he was third
according to the average OF runs earned
per nine-inning game. this average being
slightly more than two runs 10 tho game
big Six" is second and Tesreau first In
this regard. RiNcy. who finished twenty
third. moves up TO sixth place. "hhe
Richie. who finished sixth one way. is
nineteenth the other and Otis Crandall
ninth only TO fall 20 thirtieth.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-09
LOW DEFEATS WHITNEY
Springs Surprise in Squash
Tourney on Casino Courts.

The defeat OF George Whitney, OF the
| Harvard Club. by Joseph o. Low. Of the
Casino forces. furnished a surprise yes
terday in the national handicap squash
tournament at the Heights Casino. in
! Brooklyn. Whitney. the winner OF the
/ tournament last year on the courts OF
| the Princeton Club. was unable to make
up his handicap mark OF minus 3 aces
and or no count in either OF the sets,
as Low scored the match al 10 TO minus
I. and Is TO minus /, practically two love
| sets.
The fact that Whitney has come along
into remarkable form this season had
caused him to be rated approximately in
I the championship classification OF DR..
Alfred Stilman. I'd, and John W. Prem
tiss. whose marks are minus 10 aces and
? or no count. Low. who played from
scratch, appeared TO have carefully
studied his opponents methods. He
blocked off the ball so prettily most OF
the time to completely annihilate
Whltney's attack Low took desperate
chances in accomplishing this, as ne came
up on the speeding ball and at close
4
Ing blows from mis- opponents racquet
as the latter tried 10 get TO the ball
quickly. one Of these blows Low caught
In the ribs. and although II wnded him
ne kept pluckily on TO the end without
any diminishing OF pace.
In two OF the other competitions OF
the day Randolph Catlin and George Alb
bott, both OF the Casino contingent won
| their brackets in the fourth round. the
round before the semi-inas Abbott,
Of \ %
Rudolph Goepel, one OF the scratch play
ers at l6-2. l5-9 Goepel was a aggard
IN putting the snapper into his game.
Helped along by his handicap. Abbott
with an occasional let out OF sure
doubling Of the corners. He was per-
sisten.ly steady, and this more than any
thing else worked the defeat OF his OPP
ponent
Catlln likewise had the advantage OF a
| handicap OF plus aces and hands.
he took on r. W. Putnam. OF the Colum-
bia University Club. at plus aces, after
the latter had played three tight sets
against h. ). Litchfied to come through.
Catlin made poor start, but he soon
got his shots going and fought out many
long rallies with Putnam. on shots dying
OH the back wall Catlin proved himself
an adept at reversing the returns by
sashins strokes that slammed the sphere
against the back wall and then caused
II TO clear the entire court on the re-
bound. lie was a bit weak on the low
shots 10 his back hand and failed to
follow the ball around the court with the
same agility as Putnam The Columbia
man kept the telltale thunderously BOOM
ing as he miscalculated low shots. His
best stroke was a criss-cross doubling OF
the corners. which he freely used TO de-
feat his first opponent Of the day, b. s.
Litchteld, al l5-il. i2-l5. 1913.
The summary follows:
National squash handicap tsscond round)
r. w. Putnam. plus aces defeated r. s.
Ltchheld, plus aces and . hands t5-rI,
12-15 1913. Joseph .. Low. scratch. de-
feated George whitney. minus 9 aces and 2
no count. Is minus 4. IL minus l.
Third round-CicorRe Abbott. plus ) aces
defeated Fudoph Goepel scratch. i5-2.
lJ--0: r. Cstin. plus i aces and hands
defeated r. W. Putnam. plus aces, i5-s
15-a
New-York tribune., 1912-12-09
SULLIVAN OFFERS A TROPHY
Silver Belt the Magnet for
Marathon Runners.

As means OF encouraging Marathon
running James r. Sullivan, secretary
treasurer OF the Amateur Athletic Union.
Is going 10 present n silver belt 20 the
athlete that scores the most points in a
specified time Mr.. Sullivan hopes IN this
manner TO induce more athletes 10 take
10 the long distance running. 80 that this
country can have n formidable representa-
ton at the Olympic games. Space will
be loft i'm the belt so that the winners
name. on a gold medal, can be easily In
laid.
During the first year the standard dis
tance will be a one-hour run. and IL will
be gradually increased until three months
before the Olympic games, when the belt
will be awarded 10 the athlete that has
scored the most number Of points. The
trophy will. in all probability, be COM
peted for in February, at the games OF
the list Regiment. IL will be known as
the Sullivan belt.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-09
COLLEGES FORM LEAGUE
New York University in New
Middle States Conference.

Philadelphia, Dec. s.-Representatives OF
nine colleges met here last night and or
ganized the Middle States intercollegiate
Athletic Conference. II was decided to
hold an athletic meet at Easton, Penn,
on May II, 1913.
p. s. Lands. manager OF the Lafayette
track team. was elected president. and
Professor W. n. Reese, Of Muhlenours
College, secretary and treasurer
Other colleges represented were Haver-
lord. Swarthmore New York University,
stevens, Rutgers, Lehigh and Dickinson
The rules adopted are modelled on those
Of the New England intercollegiate AS
eociation.