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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03
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! they lived devotedly as man and wife.
This ideally happy union was blessed
with eight sons and daughters, Misses
Sarah, Rebecca, Lynn, Mary and Car
rie Belle, and Messrs. Emory, Walter
and Edward Mathis. Mrs. Ann E. Ry-
lander, the aged mother, and one
brother, Mr.. Arthur Rylander with
the stricken husband, sons and daugl-.
ters, are among the surviving rela-l
tives.
In the death of Mrs. Mathis Amerf-
Gus sustains the loss of one of it's
noblest women, one who in every walk
in life was an example of pure, true
and unselfsh womanhood; gentle and
tender always, yet brave and unfiinch-
ing. Than Mrs. Mathis no woman in
Americus was held in more esteem by
her friends and the people of the COM
munity. Her life was filled with deeds
of kindness, love and charity, and into
many darkened homes has her sweet
presence carried light and hope anil
proved benediction and blessing.
Early in life Mrs. Mathis united her
self with the Baptist church here and
her zeal in this work was one of her
strong characteristics and fully ex-
emplified in her daily walk in life. In
charitable work she also took an ac-
tive part, and the success of the hos
pital and other charities here is large
ly due to her indefatigable efforts and
untiring energy. AS president of the
Americus chapter, United Daughters
of the Confederacy, for number of
years, Mrs. Mathis did much towards
preserving the history of the Confed-
eracy.
Through the long months of physi-
cal pain and suffering marking her
Illness, never did a murmur escape
her lips. Bright and cheerful, even
as she approached unfalteringly the
valley of the shadow" her sweet, pure
life was indeed, benediction, and
the world is the better for her having
lived in it, a shining example to those
about her The people of Americus
will miss Mrs. Mathis as no other here
had ever labored more faithfully and
untiringly for the public veal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03

In the arrest yesterday of Ed BiV-
ins Young negro who hangs a)nut
tbe s:r.cts, the mystery of several
house and store bHrglaries recentlv
committed here, has been cleared ho
Eyins confessed to several of the
robbeties, although a confession Was
hardly REQ cssary, as many Of The
srneY :, eds were found in his POS
session.
Biyins implicated two other negroes
Homer Pqisden and John Black hrM ),
both of whom, he stated, assisted IN
the 1obberies. These two negro IS
we're arrested and locked up, though
they d2ny the charge made by Biy
ms.
When arrested by Chief of Police
Barrow and Policemen Bragg and Da
Wis Bivins had in his pockets the keys
stolen from Mr.. Henry Laniers room
the night before, with which entrance
to the store of the Americus Grocery
Co. was affected. In his room, which
Sheriff Feagin and Deputy Sheriff Full
Ter searched, were found many art:-
cles of value stolen from the grocery
company.
When questioned closely regarding
the other robberies recently commit
ted, Bivins told the officers where he
had recently pawned the fine gold
watch stolen from Judge Hixon's home
one night last week. The watch was
found in the possession of George
Hunter, a negro, who stated that Biy
ms had pawned it to him for quar-
ter
Silverware, cigars and other arti
cles of value recently stolen were
10 N in Bivins room.
Suspicion was directed to Bivins
when the police found in his posses
son a rocket knift of peculiar de-
sign belonging to Mr.. A. Ayash, and
which was stolen from his bedroom
here several weeks ago. With this as
a clue they went to work yesterday
land soon not only had Bivins in the
tolls, but a great deal of the stolel
property was recovered. Bivins came
here recently from Ellaville, where
he and Baisden were held for time
for store burglary committed there
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03

constitution which they have framed
was meant by them to permit such
law
This method cannot apply to ques-
tions as to the Federal Constitution.
have made this distinction clear in
nv Columbus speech. The jurisdic-
tion of the United States Supreme
Court concerning the Federal Con
stitution must remain supreme over
the whole people. The constitution
of the separate states are in daily
process of making by the people OF
those states, and ! would therefore
vest in the people of each state the
final authority as to what their state
constitution should be.
would not make the people tho
nnal judge in legal questions be
tween individuals, but | would max,
the people the final umpire in such
conflict as that above outlined be
tween the Legislature and the judic
larry in any given state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03
AFTER EXTENDED ILLNESS
MRS. MATHIS PASSED AWAY
End Came Peacefully TO Brave Sufferer at an Early Hour
Yesterday Morning She Was One Of the Best Known
and Most Esteemed Ladies in the City

After an extended illness, Mrs. J.
E. Mathis, wife of Mayor Mathis, pass
ed away peacefully at her home here
early yesterday morning On account
of the fact that she had been exceed
ingly i'll for some time, her death was
hourly expected.
AS a tribute of respect to her men,
cry, the offices at the city hall were
closed yesterday, and no officials of the
city were on duty there, while the
building itself was draped in black as
a further token of respect A large
assembly of people thronged the Fur
low Lawn Baptist church, where the
funeral services were conducted al
$3.50 o'clock in the afternoon by the
pastor, Rev 7. L. Bivins, assisted by
Rev. o. B. Chester, pastor of the First
Methodist church. Members of the
local camps of Confederate Veterans
and Sons of Veterans attended the
funeral in body, after having adopt
ed resolutions of sympathy at their
morning session here. Members of the
Daughters of the Confederacy, the fac
ulty of the local schools and the city
officials were also in attendance.
A profusion of floral gifts, which
were notable for their beauty, were
given by many friends and by organ
izations of which Mrs. Mathis was a
member The wide manifestation of
sympathy shown by the people ev-
denced clearly the high esteem in
which she was held here by all. The
funeral services were attended by sucn
a large concourse of people as sell
dom assemblies here for such an oc-
casion.
Mrs. Mathis was the eldest daugh-
ter of the late Major John Emory
Rylander, C. S. A., and Mrs. Ann
Mathis Rylander. She was born in
Americus on March 31st, 1859, and on
Sunday last reached her 53rd birth
day Her education was acquired al
the Furlow Masonic Female College
here, from which she was graduated
with distinction in 1877.
In 1878 she became the bride of Mr. !
J. E. Mathis, and for thirty-four years
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03
I. R. WRITES AGAIN
ABOUT The JUDGES
Bay State Methods Of RemOV-
ing Bad Jurists

New York, April 2-Theodore
Roosevelt has an editorial article i'll
the cuddent issue of the Outlook, en-
titled "A Short Political Creed" In it
he answers a series of questions. The
article, in so far as it relates to the
recall of judges and judicial decisions,
follows:
DO you believe in the recall of
judges?
Il believe that the evils which have
led to the very widespread proposal to
apply the recall to judges are very
really l see no reason why the peo-
pie, if they are competent to elect
judges, are not also competent 10
unlect them. | think the judiciary
should be made clearly to understand
that they represent justice for the
whole people.
Personally (and having in view the
success of the Massachusetts system,
| am at present inclined to believe
that judges should be appointed. Then
We can apply the principle of the re-
call to the appointive power In ad-
dition, / would have the appointive
judges removable; and, in feeling our
way to the proper solution, | would
try having this done by majority
vote of the two houses of the legisla-
ture, as may now be done under the
Massachusetts law, whenever the
3eople through their representatives
feel that the needs of the people re-
luire such removal. But this is mer-
ely my preference; and, moreover,
my prime concern is with the end
not the means.
Il wish to see good judges put on
the bench and bad ones taken off it.
ANY system which in its actual work
ings accomplishes these two ends is
good system. l do not wish to use
the recall if it is possible to avoid do
ing so; but | would far rather have
recourse to the recall than continue
the present system, which provides
an Impeachment remedy that in prac-
tice never works, and provides no
,ficient way whatever for overrulins
judicial misconstruction of the Con-
stitution.
Do you believe in the review ~
judicial decisions" by State courts
and what do you mean by it?
l do. What l mean may be fully
expressed by the phrase, "The righ'
of the people to review certain Iudic'
al decisions which nullify laws de
manded by the people in the exercise
Of the police or general welfare pow
er on the ground that these laws arr
unconstitutional This would am
cunt to a similar method of constru
ing or amending the judicial inter
pretation of the constitution wher
ever such Interpretation become
} clearly adverse to human rights.
I People as Interpreters of COnstitu
tiOn.
. believe. as | have said over AMI
r over again, that when the highes
: couprt of state differs from the leg
. islature of that state on the questiil
i Of the monstitutionality of law vit
!! ally affecting the conditions of III
e and labor among wage-earners, th
Q lpeople should have the right to dc
ltermine in an election whether tn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03
AMERICUS GUN CLUB HAS
CLOSED SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Out of Debt and Neat Sum Ahead-Mr Hightower Re-
elected President and Mr.. L. L. McClesky
Made Secretary.

With a success that is unusual for
the first year of it's existence, ths
Americus Gun club has closed its first
year with record that is indeed
praiseworthy. having closed up all ac-
counts with a cash balance of $500
brought over into the second year.
On account of the notable services
he has rendered the club, Mr.. j. w.
Hightower was again chosen presi-
dent of the organization, while Mr.. l..
L. McCleskey was made secretary IN
place of Mr.. Harris S. Council, who
served the club last year so accepta-
bly, and effectively as its secretary.
Such great success during its first
year has given the members of the
ub renewed courage and energy 20
make this year still better one, ami
the indications are that success will
crown their efforts. A number Of
excellent shots are being developed,
and it seems that at least two squads.
ten men, will be sent from the local
club to take part in the Southern
handicap, which occurs in Columbus
in May.
Henceforward the members of the
club will meet weekly on Wednesday
afternoons to hold their shoots, and
this afternoon they will assemble az
o'clock for that purpose. Arrange
ments have been made to have M.
Olin A. Williams to be present at the
club at each shoot in order that he
may handle the different brand 0:
shells for the members.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03
TO REVISE
The LISTS
OF VOTERS
TO DO WORK THIS MONTH
Not Apt to Be Many Names
Struck From List

In week or so now the revision
of the registration lists of Sumter
county will begin.
The registrars this year are Messrs.
J. D. Feagin, James Fort and A B.
COnnor.
The duties of the registrars are by
no means sinecure They are charg-
ed with the responsibility of seeing
that no names are on the list of quail
flied voters except those who have
clearly the legal right to be there.
The list embraces some two thous-
and names. To go over so long a
list, to check up those who are tax
defaulters and strike them off, and to
eliminate the others who have got
on the list through error or who are
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03
TROUBLESOME BURGLARS WERE
NABBED HERE ON YESTERDAY
Have Given Trouble For Some Time Proved to Be Ne.
qrOeS Who Knew the Town Well

The police believe that in the ar
rest of Bivins they have the principal
in many of the burglaries recently
committed here, in addition to those
to which he has confessed. His al
legged accomplices, Baisden and Black
shear, will be fully Investigated as to
the part they have played in plunder-
ing houses. Sheriff Feagin expects to
make another arrest today, in which,
he believes, much other stolen proper
ty will be recovered, and in which Bi-
wins had a hand
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03

gospel truths. His work has proven
effective wherever he has been heard
and the indications are that it will be
most helpful here.
Services are to be held today at
o'clock in the afternoon and at 1880
4 clock in the evening. Throughout
tie week they will likewise be he'll
the same hours. A cordial invita-
on is extended to every one % az
lend and lend ali possible aid in the
work. A continuation Of the pleas
ant weather that has marked the nrse
few days of the series Of meetings
will add much to their success, 4
u hoped that this will be enjoyed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03

not believed to have a legal right to
vote, will take probably a week OF
time.
No great number are ever stricken
from the registration list in Sumter
county. Much care is taken in reg
istering voters so as to exclude those
who are disqualified in any way, and
as result of this care on the par!
of Tax Collector Brown Small the
work thrown upon the reyisers of the
list is vastly lessened.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03

most successful. from the very begin
ming
Rev. w. p. Price, who Is in charge
of the services here. has won a cor
dial reception from the people OF the
city by his friendly and open manner
and his plain, forceful presentation OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03
BIG INCREASE IN POSTAL
RECEIPTS AT AMER1CUS
of 100000 in Fiscal Year
Closing on March 81

Zen thousand and fifty dollars in
crease in the postal receipts of the
Americus postoffice for the fiscal year
Just ended is the highly gratifying ex-
nlolt made yesterday by Postmaster
F. P. MITCHELL rejecting as it does
The steady and substantial increase in
Tile progress and growth of the city
along commercial lines. The fiscal
year ended with March 31st, and the
reports for the last quarter, January
lst to March 31st shows this splendid
increase in receipts at the Americus
office.
Through the courtesy of Postmaster
"i'chell, the business of each quarter,
oeglnning with April 1st, 1910 to this
uaIe-two years, are given herewith.
e"ch succeeding three months show
"ng an increased business. For the
year ending March 31st, 1911, the re-
'eipts were as follows:
april to June 30, $6.S11.S0
July to Sept. 80, 1910 :. 5,656.99
oc'' to Dec. 81, 1910 =. 6,194.51
'"hy ! to March 81, 1911 =. 6,2S619
$23,212.91
FOR the year ending March 31sr.
i'l|-last Saturday. the receipts show
'ne following figures:
4pill l to June 80, 1911 -. .$6,811.31
culy l to Sept. 30, ILL.,. 9,213,O5
w. to Dec. 81, 1911..... S,463.Si
~ to March 81 1912. s'774.7o
$33 3,262.S{
ne postal receipts for the quarter
SusV eneded as shown above, wert
p0''4.'O as compared with $6,2S6.1'
-or the corresponding quarter las
car showing gain of $2.4SS51 fol
,"'' quarter alone. The increase TO
W |e year has exceeded $4,000, and t.
.D's cause is attributed the increas
''ehVly made in the clerical fore
here.
ne increased business of the fisca
81 'NoF is gratifying and avidancac th
aO' mat Americus is keeping tn
'"'e along all lines commercial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03
SERVICES At
FURLOW LAWN
SUCCESSFUL
LARGE CROWDS ATTi NDING
Mr.. Price is Very Popular
Here

With an enthusiasm hardly expect
ed at this early stage of the services
the revival meeting at the Furlow
Lawn Baptist church have proved
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-03

PoF the year ending March S1sr
i'l1-Iast Saturday, the receipts show
the following feuras.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-07
PULASKI ENTERPRISE
TELLS OF MARRIAGE
OF CAIRO COUPLE

In noting the marriage of Cairo
couple at Mound City which occurred
Tuesday night at that place the Pu-
laski Enterprise prints the follow
ing:
Miss Abbie II. Arter and Mr..
William Dean two prominent young
people of Cairo were united in mar
riage here Tuesday night at the
Congregational parsonage the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. Buie.
For the purpose Of keeping the
wedding a secret the young folks
gave the county clerk their names
as Rose Brown and Will James and
the license was issued likewise. They
gave Pinckneyville las their home
town. A few Of their Mound City
friends met them at the interurban
car after the marriage, but not un-
til the next day was the joke
learned So. no doubt, the joke Is
on them. Nevertheless we join their
many friends In wishing them a
long and happy welded life
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-07
KNIGHTS TENPLAR
BANQUET AFTER
AN INSPECTION
Order Of the Temple Degree Is
Conferred Upon L. E.
Deniscn

An official inspection by a grand
/, officer, the comforting OF q degree
on a member and banquet at the
Halliday was the program of Cairo
Commandery No. 13, Knights Temp
lar last night.
The annual inspeC ton of the COM
mandery is always an event that Is
participated in with much pleasure
by the Sir Knights There We're
many Sir Knights from the neigh
boring towns present Grand Sword
Bearer McCreedy OF Chicago, was
the inspection officer. The com
mandety conferred the Order of the
Temple upon Sir knight l.. n, Deni-
son and then followed the official
inspection. 1t was nearly midnight
when the work was concluded ana
| the Knights in body went to The
Halliday where sumptuous ban
| quet was served. Among the Wis
tors from out Of the city present
was Past Eminent Commander
Homer Thomas Stephens Of East St
| Louis.
The seventeen Knights who es-
corted Officer McCreedy to Metrop-
oils Thursday afternoon on the
steamer Rapids and returned by
autos were II. H. Halliday, ?. C.
| Barclay, G, l.. keaton, Charles
| Bourque, H. N. Henckell, Ray Hos
| mer, Rev A. M Eells, w b. Thistle
wood Il. t. Gilbert, Claude A. Dill
low, Travis A. Kimmell, DR.. Flint
Bondurant, Albert E. Staehle,
Frank Spence, w. A. Krebs. w. o.
| White and James Harding Of
| Mounds. The occasion was the in
spection Of the Gethsemane lodge
X, T. The party left about 1870
O'Clock in the morning for the re-
turn trip home in -four autos arriy-
Ing In Cairo shostly after daylight,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-07
YOUTH CUT BY
NEGRO BOY At
SINGER PLANT
Young DeVore Injured on Shoulder
When Black Uses
Kniie

Casey DeCore, a youth about II
years of age, was severely cut by q
negro boy while at work at the
Singer plant yesterday afternoon
about 1880 O'clock The two boys
got into a scrap with the result that
the negro pulled out q small pocket
knife and slashed DeVore across the
left shoulder, making cash about
] u inches deep and several inches
long. re was taken to DR.. Bon
durant's office, where the wound
was dressed. The negro was arr
rested and placed in jail.
Devore resides at Mound City,
where he went as soon as his wounds
were attended to. He is son OF
N. A, DeVore, u well known citizen
of Mound City.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-07
REV ]. R. CLARK
OF PADUCAH COMES
TO LOCAL Church
Accepts Call from Calvary Baptist
Congregation and Will Assume
Duties Tomorrow

Rev. J r. Clarke of Paducah, Ky,
has been called to the Calvary Bap-
tist church of this city and has ac-
eepted the call He will arrive in
the city today and preach tomorrow
at both services, Rev Clarke is
married and has several children.
He comes to Cairo very highly
recommended The congregation
have had several opportunities to
listen to his sermons as last fall he
assisted Rev. l.. G. Graham in the
revival meeting held at the church
here.
The congregation has had no min
lister in charge of its church since
Rev. l.. G. Graham left several
months ago for the west.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-07
GOV. WILSON MAY
SPEAK AGAINST
JAMES Smith, JR.
Intinates that He May Participate
in New Jersey Senatorial
Primary Contest

Seaglrt, N. J., Sept 6.-Gov.
Woodrow Wilson tonight intimated
that he probably would take part in
the senatorial fight in New Jersey.
in which former United States Sem
ator james Smith, Jr., again is a
candidate. Two years ago he spoke
throughout the state in opposition to
Smith
In announcing a list of western
speaking engagements the Governor
left but three open dates between
now and the New Jersey primaries,
Sept. "a, His attention was called
to the fact that IL he intended to
participate in the senatorial fight he
would have but three days.
viii Meet McCombs.
The presidential nominee will
meet National Chairman McCombs
in New York City Monday. In the
evening he will speak before the
New York Press club, on Tuesday,
Sept, 10, he will review parade
and speak at the encampment of the
United Spanish War veterans at
Atlantic City, en- Wednesday he will
address the Hudson county Demo-
Gratis at Jersey City, and on Thurs
day, Sept. IL, he will speak at the
New York state fair at Syracuse.
He plans to return to Seagirt on
Friday Sept. 13, and rest until Sun
day. when he will begin his trip to
Sioux City, Ia, Minneapolis. st.
Paul, Milwaukee. Columbus and
Pittsburgh, He said his present ex-
pectation is that after this trip he
would not visit Iowa and Minnesota
or Wisconsin again during the cam
paign, He says, however, he would
speak at Cleveland, O., in October.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-07
FUNERAL OF MRS, S. H. YATES
TAKES PLACE SUNDAY

The funeral of Mrs. Julia Yates,
wife of s. Fl. Yates of Miller City,
who died Thursday night at the Bon
durant hospital will occur Sunday.
The body Of Mrs. Yates will lie in
state at the undertaking parlors of
z. A Burke from where the funeral
-cortege will take an interurban ear
to Beech Grove cemetery at ! p. m.
Rev, ] A. Bell of Opdyke, ILL.,, will
conduct the services.
The members of the family in
the city are at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs, G. O. Foster of 425 Seventeenth
street.