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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
GRAND JURY Will
ADJOURN SOON
Has Practically Completed Its
Work

The grand jury serving at this ses-
sion of superior court, will recon
vene this morning, following a recess
of several days. and complete any
unfinished business before that body.
During the past two or three days
committees from that body have been
engaged upon the examination of pub
lie buildings, books Of county officers
and other special work, which will be
recorded in the general presentments.
The grand jury has practically com
pleted all the more important work
for the session and will probably file
their general presentments and ad-
journ finally one day this week. This
grand jury has been an exceptionally
strong and representative one, and
the presentments to be filed will con-
stitute a strong court document which
will be generally read with much in
terest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
INFORMATION
CONCERNING
ORDINANCE
AVAILABLE AT The CITY HALL.
Every Builder Should Have
This Information

In order that no builder or contrac-.
tor in the city may be ignorant of the
demands of the new building ordi-
nance, the city has provided printed
forms of the ordinance which will
be furnished free to every one who
applies for this information.
The ordinance has been printed and
bound in neat form. so that copy
of it may easily be carried in the
pocket. The ordinance is complete as
it appears in this form, SO that every
provision made in it becomes readily
apparent to one who searches for
them. In addition to copies of the
ordinance application blanks which.
under the provisions of the new ordi-
nance must be filled out in writing
by every one who asks for a building
Permit, are available
These blanks call for definite infor-
nation concerning the location, kind
of building, dimensions, number OF
stories, height, dimensions of ioists
and timbers, spacing. dimension of
supporting irons, for what purpose
building is designed, cost of structure
and the names of both the owner and
contractor. AS the ordinance will be-
rigidly enforced henceforward, Chief
w. P. Macarthur, who is also build
ing inspector, calls upon every pros.-
pective builder to become familiar
with the provisions of the ordinance.
Any violations of it will be vigorously
prosecuted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
MORGAN king OF
TRUST COMPANY
Pointed Questions Asked in
Investigation

Washington, D. c., Dec. 10Th :
Morgan influence in New York banking
was today's basis of the house money
trust investigating committee, with
Walter f. Frew, a banker and presi-
dent of the New York Clearing House
association, under fire of ques-
items by Samuel Untermyer, the COM
mittee's attorney.
Mr. Unterwyer sought in vain to
ger Mr. Frew to admit that the pha-
nomenal rise in the Bankers Trust
Company deposits-from $5,000,000 in
1908 to $158,OO0,OOO at the present
time-was due to the influence OF !.
P Morgan & Co. Mr.. Frew did not
know just what was meant by a Nor
gan institution" but he admitted that
three men who hold a voting trust
that rules the Bankers Trust Com
pany were associated with Mr. Nor
gan"
Mr.. Untermyer endeavored to bring
out that the merger of the Mercan-
tile Trust Company, which was con-
trolled by the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Company, with the Bankers
company which added materially to
the deposits of the latter, was brought
about through the Morgan influence.
Mr.. Frew, although a director in the
Bankers company, said he knew
nothing of the negotiations which
were conducted entirely by the trus-
tees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
LAST ELECTION FOR
YEAR NEXT WEEK
City Election viii be Held
Here

The election for mayor, three al
dermen and city clerk and treasurer
takes place next Wednesday-one week
from this date, and is the final elec-
tion of the year in Americus.
Registration of voters has proceeded
slowly during the past several weeks
This is the requisite for voting in the
regular election next Wednesday, and
demands the payment of all city taxes
for the current year
The municipal ticket which will be
voted next Wednesday, as the result
cf the regular democratic primary cleo
tion is as follows: For Mayor, M NJ
Lowrey; For Aldermen, T. j. Bell, H.
b. Mashburn and George Oliver; For
Clerk and Treasurer, II. W. Weaver.
The usual hours for voting in a regu-
lar city election are from a. m. to
A p. m. The retiring officials are
aMyor ]. f. Mathis, Aldermen L. G.
Council, G. w. Riley and c. J. White,
who have completed, very nearly, their
terms of two years each. The newly
elected officials will Be inducted into
office and assume the reins of govern
ment on the first Monday night fol-
lowing the regular election. t'@
This year has been one Of ballotine
at the polls since early summer, anc
, the voters after next Wednesday. viii
rest from their labors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
MOOSE CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec 10.-Preparations for
the national conference of the progress
sive party here this week were COM
pleted last night Members of the
local committee on arrangements an
nounced they had reserved accommo-
dations for about thousand delegates
Before the arrival of Colonel Roose-
welt and his party, the national pro-
pressive committee will discuss a
plan of action for the next four
years. which probably will be laid
before the conference for approval.
Colonel Roosevelt and Miss Jane
Adams, of Hull House, Chicago, will
deliver the chief addresses at the ses-
sions of the conference
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
SHOP ElRLY
SLOGAN FROM
MANY BUYERS
BUSINESS BRI YESTERDAY
Weather Was an Impartial
Factor

An ideal day for holiday shopping
vas yesterday, and the buy it now
shopper was early upon the firing line
in Americus busy stores. The throng
here yesterday was not as great as it
viii be during the rush days of next
week, but the people came, they saw
and bought, while stocks are still at.
traCtive and the rush not yet begun
The weather was just of that crisp va
riety that instilled life into the aver
age shopper, and from 8 o'clock yes
terday morning until closing hours
last night the tide of buying rolled
on.
The holiday spirit is much in evil
denoe in the big retail stores and one
can scarcely resist the temptation to
let go the dollars when the pretty
Xmas goods are exhibited. The dis
play windows were never more at
tractfve. and in these one can find
hundreds of suitable articles for the
Christmas giving. Already many
stores are keeping open at night for
the benefit of buyers who prefer t 0
call then 1t is noticeable fact, and
one to be commended that shoppers
generally are needing the appeal to
shop early" and many in Americus
will have completed all their pur-
chases we'll in advance of the holi-
day
Merchants here are well pleased
with the Xmas trade thus far, which
is as good as usual, despite the cry
Of money scarcity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
HILL URGES RELIGION
IN PLAN OF EDUCATION
Railway Builder Wants Christianity
Taught in Public Schools.

Warren, MINI, Dec 10.-James j.
Hill, railway builder, delivered what
he termed a real sermon" to a large
crowd of farmers, business men and
students here. Mr.. Hills sermon, Civ
gen on the occasion of celebrating the
completion of a new $4,000 building
for North Star College included the
story of the creation, told how science
and Christianity agree, and gave sew
eral reasons why Christianity should
be taught in the public schools.
Mr. Hill said the college should be
endowed and promised to help it. De
claring that religion should be taught
in the public schools. Mr.. Hill added ::
mo nation can exist without true
Christian spirit behind it, and laws
that forbid teaching Christianity ar,
the weakest things in our Government
hope to see the Decalogue in every
school room"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
DIRECTORS
NAMED FOR
new PLANT
REQUISITE STOCK PAID IN
Construction of Plant to Be-
gin at Once

Directors for the newly organized
Southern Art Metal Company were
chosen at the recent meeting of stock
holders of that corporation, twenty
five per cent. of the stock subscribed
was paid in and instructions given for
work 70 begin Immediately on the
construction of the new plant.
The newly elected directors are
Messrs. G.. c. Hawkins. T. B. Hooks,
Glenn Hooks, John Sheffield, j. w
Hightower, S. C. Kelly, M. NJ. Lowrey,
G.. R. Ellis and B. H. Allen. 1t will
recalled that the choice of stockhold-
ers has been planned for some time,
but did not occur finally until at the
recent meeting.
All the stockholders of the company
paid in twenty-five per cent. of their
stock subscriptions, with the excep-
ton of MIR. Rose, who is to be the
manager of the new manufacturing
plant Mr.. Rose paid in fifty per cent.
of his stock, which amounted to S.
coo. Altogether $4,000 was paid in
by checks.
Instructions were given for the work
to proceed on the construction of the
plant. Bids are to be received before
long on materials to be used in the
construction of the plant, which is to
be a modern one in every particular.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
COLONEL SAYS
No COMBINE
WITH G. 0. P.
PROGRESSIVES STAND PAT
Theodore Makes Speech at
Chicago

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt made it plain today that
the program of the progressive party
does not contemplate making terms
with the republican party as a party.
He said in effect that the new
party had come to stay and expected
eventually to attract to it's banner the
progressives who still give allegiance
to the republican and democratic or
ganizations.
AS to leadership Colonel Roosevelt
said the events of the next year or
two could be trusted to develop the
best men, who must be chosen with
out reference to their own desires,
but solely with regard to the needs
Of the people.
Progressiyes in congress and in the
state legislatures were urged to get
together and push progressive Iegls-
lation, but they also were counseled
to support legislation that would car
ry out the principles Of the new party
regardless of what party might in
troduce it.
Addressing the progressive nation
al committee and other leaders, MIR.
Roosevelt congratulated them on
what had been accomplished in the
short time since the party was or
ganized and gave hope for the future.
He did not refer to the outcome of the
campaign. but dwelt briefly on the
action of the Chicago convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
DEATH OF MIR. DORM
OCCURRED At PRESTON
Was a Salesman With Head
quarters Here

Mr.. d. B. Dorm, of Americus, died
very suddenly yesterday afternoon at
Preston, where as travelling salesman
he had gone upon a business trip. Few
particulars of Mr.. Dorn's death wers
reported here beyond the fact that
the end came suddenly and unexpecs-
edly. Mr. Dorm was native of Sum-
ter county. being member of the
well known Dorm family formerly re-
siding at Friendship, near Americus.
For some time he has resided else
where and only a few weeks ago re-
turned here as travelling salesman.
making Americus his headquarters,
He was perhaps fifty-ive years Of age
and unmarried. The funeral, uuita
likely. viii take place today 1t Fgsend-
ship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
BLAKEY WAS GIVEN TEN
YEARS FOR MANSLAUGHTER
Murder Trial Ended Tuesday, Verdict That Of Voluntary
MaRSIaughter. Case Will Probably be Appealed

Sheppard and L. ]. Blalock, while So
licitor General J. R. Williams repre-
sented the prosecution
The taking of evidence consumed the
first day of the trial, a large number
of witnesses testifying both for the
state and defense. Messrs. Sheppard
and Blalock addressed the jury for the
defendant while Solicitor General Will
liams closed the case at noon yester-
day in very able speech for the
state.
Judge Littleiohn, in passing sem
tence late in the evening, stated to the
defendant that he would take into con-
sideration his family and any condi-
tons that might weigh in his favor,
although the crime of which he stood
convicted was one of very great gray-
ity
The crime of voluntary manslaugh-
ter, which ranks next to murder, is
punishable to the extent of from one to
twenty years in the penitentiary, in
the discretion of the court In this
instance, therefore, just half the max
imum penalty was imposed, Judge Lit
tlejohn evidencing a disposition to
show leniency.
In the event motion for new trial
is refused, the case will doubtless be
appealed to the supreme court. A
larger number of witnesses, many of
them non-residents, testified in this
case than in any of similar nature
tried here in long number of years
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
WILL CENSOR PUBLIC DANCES
Rich New York Women to Aid Police
in Holiday Supervision.

New York, Dec. 10-Aiming to pro-
tect working girls, committee of
wealthy New York women Will coop
crate with the police in the supervis-
ion of holiday dances of public or
semipublic character during the Christ
mas and New Year season, The super
vision will apply more particularly TO
masquerades.
Members of the committee recently
attended masquerades in the uptown
amusement district and reported there
was Shocking laxity in conduct.
THE committee later will ask the State
Legislature for several amendments
governing dance halls.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
MEDICAL STUDENTS WALK OUT
Nine OF $50 Who Quit Milwaukee In.
stitutiOn Come to st. Louis.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 10.-Two hun
dred and fifty medical students walk
ed out of one local institution today
because its medical department was
reduced in it's rating by the American
Medical Association and most of them
registered in another medical college.
Nine members of the junior class left
to enter university in st. Louis. Eric
ton is said to exist among the officials
of the medical department affected and
those higher in authority in the insti-
tLtion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11

Guilty of voluntary manslaughter
was the xerdict rendered at 4:45
O'Clock yesterday afternoon by the trial
jury in the case of w. B. Blakey,
charged with murder in the killing
of the Greek Snowman, Spiridon
SyoronOs, after having deliberated
nearly five hours upon the evidence as
adduced in the trial
Upon the rendering of the verdict
4 Judge a. A. Littlejohn imposed a SEN
8tence of ten years in the state peni-
Btchtiary upon the defendant, who had
4 been or 5rialfor two days.
! The jury went out upon the case at
\ 12:l5 O'Clock Tuesday noon and rem
\ dered a verdict shortly before )
o'clock, thus having consumed several
hours in deliberation upon the case.
For time the opinion prevailed out
side that a mistrial might result. The
Jurors declined to state how they bal
Moted upon the case.
Ynsel for the defendant stated last
nigh| that motion for new trial
would be made today. Application for
bail n al be made also in due time, as
the cr1 1me of which Blakey was con-
victed us bailable one.
This, howeyer~ his attorneys will
consider a.v date.
The trW IS apying two days in su-
perior cdNr,, was attended with great
deal of iftSSgest. The defendant, w. B.
Blakey, wSGFepresented by shipp &
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-11
AN AVALANCHE OF
COLD STORAGE EGGS

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Another avail
anche of cold storage eggs was thrown
on the market today and the price
dropped from 20 to 10 cents wholesale
This was In addition to decline OF
Q cents yesterday, when more than q
half million sold at loss to specula.
tors,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-07
WILL HEAVILY POLICE
VANDERBILT CUP RACE

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. July SIN out
lining the extensive plans that are being
made for the Vanderbilt cup and Grand
Prix races, Bart ]. Ruddle. manager Of
the Milwaukee Automobile Dealers asso-
citation, In the course Of an interview
said:
''The big problem is the policing Of the
course. We are figuring on policing the
eight-rnile course with 800 national
guardsmen, about twelve companies. In
addition we will have about 400 deputy
sheriffs to protect the property Of the
residents along the, course. We will al
low about three policemen to each farm.
''The city of West Allis. adjoining the
course on the north. will swear in 100
extra men to cooperate with 200 or 800
men that Milwaukee will be able to
spare to protect property in that section.
Every effort is being made to make
the course absolutely safe in every re-
spect. In the first place we were very
fortunate In securing a course that has
no right angles or dangerous spots. All
roads will be improved by oiling or re-
surfacing with gravel wherever necessary.
I'VE are trying to seat 10000 in our
grandstand. Present plans call for two
tiers Of boxes TO seat LOO people. These
boxes will be sold in two sections-those
facing the start and finish--and those on
either side, The start and finish boxes
| will be SIC for the two races and the
other boxes $50 for both races"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-07
LOUIS ANDERSON WRITES
OF VOYAGE ON THE FINLAND

Louis Anderson. Nebraska's only rep
resentative on the American Olympic
team and one Of the two Missouri Valley
conference school contestants. has writ
ten to Omaha friends telling Of the
voyage across the ocean and of the re-
ception at Antwerp. the point from
which he mailed the communication.
The trip was q pleasurable one Tor the
whole Uncle Sam contingent Few of
them were III. and nearly all of them
we're in training on the Finland, the big
boat on which they sailed, and which
was fitted UP like modern gymnasium,
A cork track had been provided for the
runners. but the young Cornhusker said
that three or four trials on this path
made his muscles sore. so that he was
forced to quit the boat running. Other
members Of the crew did real well in
the training.
The Americans were In fine shape when
they landed. Anderson wrote. Every
where the American boys went they were
royalty treated. The reception which the
citizens Of Antwerp accorded them was
such as to strike delight into every
American heart The boys, the young
cornhusker said, felt they were right at
home.
The managers of the American team
and the athletics all believed that they
would receive fair treatment in Stock
holm.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-07
New Company Will
Handle Appersons

T. q Jarrard OF Kokomo, Ind, has
been In Omaha the last few days arrang-
Ing for new organization to handle the
Apperson Jack Rabbit cars during the
year 1913 The organization was COM
pleted yesterday and consists Of ]. H.
De Jong and Hans P. Neble. The former
has been selling the Lauson Gas engine
for the last eight years and is we'll
known over the state.
Mr.. Neble is well known in Omaha He
Is an enthusiastic motorist. His two sons
will also be associated with him In the
new business. The Apperson car will be
sold, for the present, from the old stand
at Eleventh and Farnam streets. They
will have samples of the 1918 Apperson
Jack Rabbit cars here about the middle
Of July and from that time on have been
assured of getting as many cars as the
trade demands.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-07
Sears Shadeline
is Making Records


Shadeline, the 4-year-old colt. entered
and raced by Ed Sears Of Tekamah, won
the 2:13 pace at the first two meetings Of
the Nebraska circuit at Auburn, and
this last week at Beatrice, taking a
record at the latter city Of 2:l4k under
pull, and on slow track. The first
was a seven-heat race and the last q
five-heat. shadeline won the free-for-all
for s-year-olds at the Iowa State fair
last year and the week following won in
the same class at the Nebraska State
fair at Lincoln. taking a mark as g.
year-old of 2:l5A. with a capacity Of
2:1o on half-mile track, which, had he
been driven out to that record. would
have established a worlds record for his
age on such track.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-07
VISITING GOLFER HAS
NEW "BlLLlARD" PUTTEH

Mr.. Albert Calm had as his guest last
week Mr.. Harry Cooler of Indianapolis
q prominent member of the Riverside
Golf club and also one OF the most ex-
pert billiard players Of indianapolis. Mr.
Cooler has recently invented a billiard
putter. to be used in golf: the stick re-
sembles billiard cue and is used in the
same manner. Mr.. Cooler usually ''holes
in" In one stroke after reaching the
green instead Of the usual two or three
strokes used with the ordinary golf put
ter. Mr.. Cooler is expected back in two
weeks and some Of the golfers have re-
quested him to give an exhibition game
with his novel putter.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-07
ANOTHER CHANGE MADE
IN DAVIS TENNIS PLAY

New York, July 6-Ar other change has
been made in the arrangements for the
first Of the International tie matches for
the Davis lawn tennis cup. Instead Of
France and England meeting on the
famous Wimbledon courts, the matches
will be played at Folkestone. The dates
selected are July II, u and Is.
The official notification of the change
received from the English Lawn Tennis
association also contains the information
that Max Decourgis, Andre H. Colbert.
nominated as the four players Of the
French team. The communication con-
cludes with the following statement:
'The announcement that C. P. Dixon
and Roper Barrett have been chosen as
the double pair for the British Isles in
the Davis cup tie with France, has given
rise to the expression Of various opinions
as to their ability to blend. In some
quarters the choice has been regarded
as the best possible and in others as un-
satisfactory. The individual claims of T.
M. Mavrogordato and M. ]. G. Ritchie
have been stoutly advocated and the sug-
gestion made that Dixon should concen-
trate his energies on the singles. In the
event of Roper Barrett playing in doubles,
only the name of A. Fl. Lowe has been
freely mentioned for the singles. and 1t
has been hinted that the selection COM
mittee should delay its final choice until
1t Is seen how ]. e. H, Zimmerman de-
velops his form. This is a high compli-
ment to the young player who gave c,
p. Dixon such capital match at Croy-
don, and it will be interesting to see how
Zimmerman fares against the cracks on
drier courts. IT may be noted also that
J. c. Parke. an old International, is play
ing in his best form"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-07
MOTORISTS MAKE LONG
STOPS AT MANAWA PARK

Only autos and carriages travel the
county road that runs through Manawa
to the edge of the lake. Hence it is
clean OF dust and motor parties stop
there under the shade Of the tall trees
and lunch or enjoy the music or 60 on
to the restaurant, the ball room or the
beach. Some of the happiest parties last
Sunday were those going over in the
cool Of the day in their motor cars for
they got the long dustless drive, the
shade and the breeze off the lake as
they lunehed and they sighed when it
was time to turn back toward home.