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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
GIRL TRIES TO DIE
AS FIANCE LEAVES
And Then Fought Efforts TO
Save Her Life

Atlanta, Dec 5.-As her friend with
whom he had been talking in his au-
tomobile drove away and did not look
back at her call, Miss Katherine Flee
man, a pretty young student of Mont
gomery, Ala, here attending business
college, drank the contents of vial
of strychnine last night in front of her
boarding place.
The Rev. G. R. Buford, agent of
the Men and Religion Forward Move
ment, was passing and rushed to her
aid, but the girl fought any attempt
to give her antidotes and pleaded not
to be taken to the hospital, saying she
wanted to die.
After being revived, she refused to
talk, but her friends said that she
and Arthur Folsom, real estate man,
her fiance and the last person she
spoke to, had quarreled over the girls
intimacy with a certain widower. They
had a quarrel Tuesday, but seemed to
be friends when Folsom drove up in his
machine and the girl ran out to sit
with him. What was said then no one
knows but the girls attempt at SUI
eide occurred Immediately after.
Friends said that Folsom and Miss
Fleeman were engaged to be married
and that the wedding, set for las.
spring, was postponed when Miss Flee
man was badly burned in a fire. She
will recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
"A. P. A." LOST
FIGHT IN AUGUSTA
In the Election of Mayor and
Aldermen

Augusta, Ga, Dec. Sin the heard
est fought political campaign Augusta
has ever had, in which the fight was an
open one between "a. P. A" and "Aan-
TIA. P. A." factions, L. c. Hayne,
defeated DR.. James r. Littleton, the A
P. A. candidate, for mayor by a ma
iority of "a votes, The, count was COM
pleted late last night.
The Littleton ticket won one mem
Der of council where there was a con-
test and had no opposition for the
member in the Fifth ward, The antis
carried the councilmanic fight in the
other four wards This gives the anti
A. P. A. faction a majority of two to
one in council.
In advance of the election wild ru-
mors were put in circulation of an i'm
mense fund to be used for the purchase
of votes In furtherance of this re-
port Detective E. R. Reid, formerly Of
luS Dul lis dS6ACy anu WIZ hS VI Gu SO
conspicuously in the Felder-Blease
case, was employed and was around
the polls all day In support of this
movement Sheriff Clark swore in twen-
ty deputies, several of whom were
made to leave the various polls for in
terference with voters without legal
authority.
Except for the few minor fights COM
mon in such elections in Augusta, the
day was orderly, though heated in per-
sonal contest
yellow" stories sent out by outside
men who are here, of riots
and troubles are entirely without foun
dation
For two hours the situation hinged
On the count in the Fourth ward, with
everything indicating that Littleton
would be the winner. The A. P. A. s
polled their heaviest vote in the mill
district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
GREAT POWERS
Will determine
SERVIA'S DEMAND
LOOKS LIKE PEACE AGAIN
AuStriO. .SGrVidn Clash viii
Be Settled

London, Dec. 5.--The dispute be-
tween Austria-Hungary and Servia
arising out of the Balkan war, whicn
has threatened a general European
conflict, will have been steered int0
safe channel and the peace Of Eu-
rope will be maintained if, as an
nounced today, Servia has definitely
decided to leave her case in the hands
of the great powers.
With the adhesion of Austria-Isall-
gary, the proposal of Sir Edward
Grey, the British foreign secretary.
to call meeting of the ambassado-
rial clearing house has received prac-
tically unanimous welcome. The puz-
zle of Greece's attitude in connection
with the armistice is expected to ba
solved satisfactorily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
GROUND TO DEATH
'f-'.
UNDER MOVINGCA
BOy is Killed in Accident in
Savannah

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 5.-Falling un-
der the wheels of parcel car trailer
yesterday morning at the Isle of Hope,
Frank Waller, 1O-year-old boy, was
so horribly mangled that he died later
in the Savannah hospital
The victim was the son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. w. G. Waller, of Cedar Ham
mock. The mother was at the bedside
of the boy when he died at the hosp
tai.
The accident occurred on the south
side of the Isle of Hope road where
it crosses the Isle of Hope car tracks
Young Waller, it is stated, was at
tempting to Flip" the parcel car when
he fell and slipped under the wheels
His body was cut almost in half. but
he regained consciousness after be-
ing carried into a nearby house. His
only words after the accident were: 81
slipped
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
influx :OF :: -, :
MENDICANTS
HAS BEGUN
CITY CROWDED With them
Annual Pilgrimage Of Beg
garS Has Begun

Americus is besieged nowadays, as
Christmas is drawing near, with an
influx of beggars that is notably large.
They are met with on nearly every
street in the heart of the city, where
business is likely to be good, while
some bolder and more active ones go
from building to building, plying their
occupation. These latter ones are un-
usually good specimens, physically, but
unacquainted with wood piles
For trade it is with nearly every
one of the supposed beggars found
here. They are public parasites who
find begging an easier way to get a liv-
ing than by doing honest work, SO
gullible and foolishly sympathetic are
a great many people who help to swell
the large amount of money that is
given each year to encourage and per-
petuate this form of beggary.
With the approach of the Christmas
holidays, the beggars seem to increase
III number. They know that there are
easy pickings" in the cities at this
time People are naturally more gen.
erously inclined during the holidays
and also have more money to invest
in encouraging mendicancy. Conse-
quently the cities are besieged with
them. Americus is no exception, as
they are found here in increasingly
large numbers now
1t has been the policy of the city
authorities to keep this class Of beg
gars, who are all thrown off like
spawn from the slums of the larger cit
les, on the move This is what they
deserve. The people Of the city will
appreciate the action of the city au-
thorities in lessening the nuisance Of
mendicancy here this winter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
MODERN SOCIETY is
THE HOTBED OF VICE

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 5.-"Rome in
her worst days, never harbored such
conditions of vice as are prevalent in
our highest social circles at the pres
ent time," declared Bishop A. w. Will
son, of the Methodist Episcopal Church
in sermon here.
"Never at any period of the worlds
history" added Bishop Wilson, has
the moral strata been so thin or SO
low. The world is beset today with
more insane theories and PHILOSOPHERS,
more hypocritical creeds than ever be-
FORE"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
BLAKEY'S TRIAL
ASSIGNED FOR
MONDAY A. N.
CONTINUANCE is GRANTED
At Request Of Counsel For
the State {

Contrary to expectation, the trial It
w. B. Blakey on the charge of murder
growing out of the killing Of the Greek
Snowman, Spiridon Svoronos, here re
Gently, was not entered upon in SumterN Z
superior court yesterday, but instea
was deferred, at the request of stat
counsel, until next Monday morningV
The case was made the special order
for Monday, and will go to trial az
that time, unless some unforeseen CIR
cumstance prevents.
1t was expected generally that tha
trial would be had yesterday, tina
Blakey case having been put upon the
Thursday calendar, but numerous
cases preceded it upon the docket Of
the week. In addition to this, Solicitor
General Williams requested post
ponement. He said that he desired in
the investigation of the case, to confer
with some important witnesses, soT q
of whom he had not had the opport n
ity of seeing heretofore, having bcen
busily engaged with other court lu-
ties all of the week.
Counsel for the defendant strenu-
ously opposed a postponement until
Monday, stating that a large array
of witnesses, many of them non-ress-
dents were present in court. II was
insisted by defendants counsel that t
might be possible that some of these
would not appear at the trial, if it
was deferred. Judge Littlejohn stated
in reply that, if fear was entertained
upon this point, that he would see to
it Immediately that said witnesses
were held. This extreme measure was
not requested, however, and the con-
tinuance asked by states counsel was
granted.
Mr.. Blakey appeared in court at the
opening of the morning session and
remained there throughout the day.
chatting with friends in the court
room. Late in the afternoon his wife
and children and his sister came into
the courtroom and were in conference
with him in private room for some
time Much interest is manifested in
the forthcoming trial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
morrow
A DAY FOR
CHILDREN
At D. A. R. PARTY FOR them
At the ArmOry Hall in the
Afternoon
(Copyright.)

A cordial invitation is extended to
the young people of the city to visit
the childrens party to be given to-
morrow afternoon at the armory oy
the ladies of the Council of Safety
chapter, Daughters Of the American
Revolution.
Preparations have been made to en-
tertain the little folks. That means
that not only have games, marches,
dances, souvenirs and other good
things been prepared, but that there
will be older people present to show
the youngsters an enjoyable after
noon. Every child who attends will
have a good time, and each one in the
city is invited to attend. An admission
fee of 20 cents will be charged for each
child.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
some PROGRESS With
The CRIMINAL DOCKET
In Superior Court Session
Yesterday

The criminal docket was continued
upon in Superior court yesterday and a
considerable volume of business dis
posed Of There were but few felony
cases tried, and in these misdemeanor
punishment was recommended, where
convictions resulted. There are several
cass upon today's calendar including
one or two murder cases, which prom
Use to keep the court busy for some
time yet if all are disposed of. Ia
the cases tried yesterday all of the de-
PENDANTS were negroes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
TO SECURE
some DEER DEER
FOR SUMTER
PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
Which Has Been Perfected
By Local SpOftSmGn

One purpose of the Sumter County
Game and Fish Protective association,
which was organized recently, is to
secure for the county a number Of
deer to be turned loose in the woods
of the county and to be protected
through the agency G.. the association
until they can multiply sufficiently to
furnish sport.
State Game and Fish Commissioner
Mercer, who was present at the meet
ing held Wednesday night, pledged his
aid and support for the purpose of Sc
curing the deer He asked that the
association likewise pledge itself in
return to protect the deer as well as
possible. This pledge was given by
the sportsmen of the county.
1t is believed that deer, if brought
to the woods of the county and given a
good chance to again get the run of
the swamps viii multiply and afford
sport OF rare kind This would add
another to the species of game to be
found here and to the enjoyment of
those who love hunting.
From the large number present at
the recent meeting and the enthusiasm
with which the work has been taken
up here by local sportsmen, 1t is be-
lieved that the organization will mean
much to the people of the county who
enjoy sports of this kind Mr.. Mercer
was very much pleased will the spirit
manifested at the meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
WIMBERLY WANTS
BETTER ROADS
IN GEORGIA
WILL APPLY TO LEGISLATURE
For Law That viii Afford
Better Roads

Americus good roads enthusiasts are
interested in the bill which will De
introduced at the next session of the
Georgia legislature by Hon Minter
Wimberly, of Macon, which has for
its object the setting aside in each
county of percentage of taxes as
sessed, to be expended in road build
ing.
Mr.. Wimberly is sanguine of the
success of his bill.
This bill will provide that certain
percentage of the tax receipts of the
state be set aside each year and devot-
ed exclusively to the building Of bet
ter roads.
He will propose that one-fourth OF
one per cent. of the taxes collected by
the state in each county be set aside
as a special fund to be expended solely
in road building and maintenance, and
that only the roads leading from one
county seat to another be worked.
If this plan is adopted, Mr.. Wimber-
ly believes that eventually Georgia
will have a system of good roads not
approached or excelled by any state
ih the union. His plan will make
Georgia a veritable network of good
roads, and will, he believes, largely
increase intercourse and business be-
tween the various counties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
WOMAN JUROR MADE TO SERVE
HOusewOrk No Excuse, But Sum 10
Opponent Is Excused.

Eldorado, Kan, Dec. 5.-Women who
wish to escape jury service in the Dis
trict Court here will be disappointed if
they assign the demands of household
duties as the reason why they should
be excused.
Mrs. Carl Selig of this city, when
summoned on jury last night, told
the court she was too busy with her
housework to serve.
you will not be excused" promptly
replied Judge C. P. Aiken.
Miss Edna Smith, another prospec-
tive juror, then stood up and told the
court she was opposed to woman's SUI
frage and that the jury box was no
place for a woman. She was excused
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
Sheriff FEAGIN NOW
I'LL With PNEUMONIA
His Condition Regarded as
Serious

The many friends of Sheriff Will
liam H. Feagin will regret to learn
that he is now i'll with pneumonia, and
that his condition is regarded with a
great deal of gravity in view of his
long continued illness with another
malady. 1t was said yesterday that
much apprehension for Mr. Feagin's
recovery was felt since pneumonia had
developed.
He has been confined to his home for
several months, and his generally weak
condition is against him in the de-
velopment of this new malady, al.
though his friends will continue tc
hope for his restoration to health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
WOODMEN
SELECTED
OFFICERS
PUBLIC INSTALLATION LATER
Order is Widely Popular in
AMCFiCuS

The recent election of officers for
Americus Camp, No. 202, Woodmen OF
the World, was of interest not only
among the three hundred members of
that popular fraternal order here, but
to the public, this being, perhaps, the
largest order, in point of membership,
in Americus, of the many here. The
election was held Wednesday evening,
and the following named officers were
chosen for the next year:
George NJ. Bragg, consul command
.er; S. R. Sims, advisory lieutenant; W.
w. Mcneil, banker; NJ. K. Ford, clerk,
j. w. Burke, escort; j. L. Brown, sem
try: R. L. Parker, watchman; Doc
tors Wade Chambliss, H. B. Allen, j.
F. McMath, physicians.
The newly elected officers will be
installed early in January, the install
lation exercises to take place at the
opera house, and being of public ma
ture. All of the officers just chosen
are we'll known citizens of Americus,
and will work for the best interests of
the camp.
Americus camp of Woodmen, as stat
ed, is one of the largest in Georgia.
The membership now exceeds three
hundred, of which number about 120
were recently initiated. Such is the
enthusiasm manifested that it is hoped
to increase the membership to 500
shortly. The public will be greatly
interested in the exercises attending
the installation of officers at the opera
house, due notice of which will De
given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
YOUNGSTERS BATTLED
in FOOTBALL GAME
Lee Street Eleven Defeated
Taylor Street

Football is not dead locally. There
was a game played yesterday At
least, it was called football, and it
was played between Taylor and Lee
street elevens.
In fierce "back-lot encounter" the
rival elevens, if indeed there were ele"-
en- players on each side, fought to a fin
ish, the final score being reported rs
IS to II in favor of the Lee streeters.
There will likely be other similar en-,
counters soon to de.ide the suprem-
acy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
COULDN'T GET IN NAVY;
ENDS LIFE AT SAVANNAH

Savannah, Dec 4.--The stranger who
committed suicide here a few days ago
by drinking carbolic acid has been
identified as Carl Edward Johnson,
aged % years, Of New York. His iden-
tity was discovered through the rec
ords Of the naval recruiting station,
where he tried to enlist, but ERs re-
iected beacuse Of his statue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
LIES LEDGER CLOSED
BY WEARY BOOKKEEPER
Atlanta Man Ends Career
With Pistol

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 5.-Leaving a
note saying he was tired of life, Sea-
born w. Higgins, bookkeeper, COM
mitted suicide by shooting today.
The note also asked that his en-
ployer, John E. Murphy, local capi-
talist and sister in Savannah be no.
titled of his death.
Dependency is believed to have
caused the act.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
USES A NECKTIE TO END
HIS LIFE in TEXAS PRISON

LAGRANGE, Tex, Dec. 5.-After hear
ing the trials Of fellow prisoners yes
terday, William Klemp, awaiting hear
ing on a charge of forgery, hanged
himself with a necktie in his cell last
night. The jailer found him suspend
ed from the bars Of his cell when he
made his round of the county prison
this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
URGES GOVERNORS TO
ENJOIN MISCEGENATION

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. -Enraged
over the recent developments of the
Jack Johnson affair, State Game and
Fish Commissioner John H. Wallace
has telegraphed Governor Emmett
O'Neal, at Richmond, Va. to urge the
conference Of governors TO take steps
toward the adoption Of uniform legis>
Iation and misceginatiosa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-28
Woman,s FAIRY Footf

The mother of family was grieving
over the size OF her daughters feet
for indeed Cinderella's distinctive
charm seems to have departed with
the tiny rosebud mouth once neces.
sary to feminine perfection The lit
tie foot with the arched tnstep was
very fascinating, one of the most 70.
mantle OF fair ladies' graces, yet the
short, narrow frocks and low buckled
shoes of this season have revealed
very clearly it's practical extinction
Do shoemakers still stock ''twos" ex-
cept for children? Even the -four
is growing rare, and girls take "fives,' .
skies" and "sevens" without blush.
Ing. AS women are bigger, their feet
must be bigger, and IL in the future
they are to be equal to men in every.
thing else, one supposes the size OF
their boots will have to be included
II woman's fairy foot becomes a myth
as her stature WAKES so much higher
than mans heart. what is to happen
to the poets? Perhaps they also will
presently be history, since nobody
reads poetry nowadays.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-28
GREAT FEAT OF
REVENUE CUTTERS
Cut Through Gulf of St. Lawrence in
sMIeMfraer and Broke Fisr-
ing Fleet Frs..

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81. The rev.
enue cutters Androscoggin and Cres-
ham have just returned to Gloucester
from the Bay of Islands, New Founi.
land, after having accomolished that
which maritime interests here urited
in declaring the creates. feat in the
history of the service
The cutters have trayersed the
length of the gulf of the st. Lawrence
in mid-winter, broke free The feet OF
80 Gloucester fishing schconcrs that
were imprisoned there ami piloted
them safely out through the dangerous
bergs and ice foes without damage.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-28
French Family Courtesy.


The reason that the French people
enjoy the well earned reputation Of
being the politest people in the world
is because ia politesse," or good
breeding, is an accomplishment they
always acquire at home and in child
hood A Frenchman, his wife, and a
couple OF children will observe all the
most exquisite social amenities In the
privacy of their own home, and the
family life presents all the social adj
vantages they require. A French boy
OF even the humblest parentage does
not wait to go out in the world to
learn how to offer woman chair,
give an elderly gentleman his arm, In
vite you to dine, or discover the top
les Of conversation that engage your
interest. He has lived from his baby
hood In an atmosphere Of family defer
ence and cheerfully unselifsh consid-
GRAFTON, and he Is, charmingly polite
by precept and example wherever no
may md himself.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-28
FAMOUS DRIVERS
IN 50O-M|[E RACE.
Ralph DePalma, Joe Jssersberser,
and Louis Disbrow Are Trio of
Stars to be Seen at
indianapolis.
RECORD SEAT SALE
More Than 10000 Tickets Were Sold
First Day-Date OF Race Still
Four Months
Of.
RECORD SEAT SALE
Especial toaThe Gate City,


Especial to The Gate City.l
INDIANAPOLIS. lind, Jan. 27.--
Among the earlyssSntries to- the sec
ond annual 500 lille international
sweepstakes race to- be run at the
indianapolis Motor Speedway next
Memorial day, May 80, are three OF
the most famous motor racing pilots
engaged In that hazardous sport.
Ralph DePalma, who has gained a
worldwide reputation through his
daring drives to victory in mile track
and road event, will pilot a ninety
horsepower Mercedes owned by 3. j.
Schroeder of New York in the long
grind, while Joe Jagersberger of
Vienna, the Flying Dutchman," and
Louis Disbrow, holder of several
worlds straightaway records made in
his famous Pope Hummer" will
have two six cylinder Case cars as
their special five century mounts.
The other entries to the long race
are two Stutz cars with Gil Anderson
ard Len Zengel named to drive, sec
ond Mercedes to be piloted by Spen.
Ger Wishart, a Fiat with Teddy Hetz-
laff at the wheel and two big blue
bonneted Nationals for which a quar-
tet of drivers has been named. AT
the wheels of the Nationals will be
Howard Wilcox, Don Herr, Harvey
Herrick and Charley Merz. So far a
total of nine entries has been made
which is four more than were made at
this time of the year for the race OF
1911. AS only thirty starters are to
be allowed in the next race nearly
one-third of the entries has been re
ceived with the event still foul
moths away.
One of the largest seat sale open
ings ever known in the history Of
SPORT, events was witnessed at the
Speedway wien tickets for the Mem
orial day race were placed on sale
January Is. Failure to obtain salts
factory seats for last years race
caused hundreds to be in at the OPP
ening this Year, with the result thai
more than 10000 seats were sold the
first day. This made very little i'm
preston or the immense seating
caracity Of $4,000 at the Speedway
but indicated somewhat the size o.
the crowd which will witness the
classic contest. Last year the sale wal
not one-tEird as heavy at the openins
but 10000 spectators witnessed tn.
running Of the long race.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-28
KEoKUK HIGH LOST
TO MT. PLEASANT
Defeated at "r'' Gym Last Evening
In Third Straight Game by
Score of SO to 27.

The Keokuk high school basket ball
team lost its third straight game of
the season at the '.Y" gym last even
ing against Mt. Pleasant, SO to 81.
The Keokuk lads were inferior in
size and experience, but put up a re-
markable fight. Numerous substitutes
were rushed in, but the visitors could
not be held. The lineup follows:
Mt. Pleasant. Bonnell and West
on, forwards; H. Bonnell, center; Car.
is and Gabeline, guards.
Keokuk-Pong, Deyero, Vaughan
and Heineman, guards; jenkins and
Harrington, center; Devero, Huis.
kamp McGrath, forwards.
Goals from field-F. Bonnell. l.:
Weston q, Gabeline 4, H. Bonnell S.
Carts /, jenkins ], Harrington 2, De-
vero 9, McGrath 4.
Foul goals-GabeIine 2, Carts 4,
jenkins 5, McGrath /
Referee-Paul King, OF Keokuk.
umpire-Petenpole, OF Mt. Pleasant.