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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
HUNTERS GIVE
REPORTS OF
fine SPORT
ON FIRST DAY OF SEASON
Many Birds BaggGd By The
GuDDefS

Americus sportsmen had wonderful
stories to relate yesterday of the
seasons first partridge hunt OF the
day before, and many were the we'll
filled game bags exhibited The only
deficiency was in the general inabil-
. ity to count the birds, and for this
reason many of them probably eX-
ceeded the limit. The best record re-
ported was ninety birds killed on one
plantation, the gunners never having
left the confines of the farm on which
they were shooting, and where they
stirred up many coveys.
Hundreds of partridges were killed
by Americus sportsmen on this first
days hunt. Two extra good shots
brought in buggy load from the
river, along which the birds were
found in large numbers. Every gun
ner appeared to have killed all the
birds he wanted.
The fact that partridges are so
pltntiful this season evidences the
good effect of the state game law pro-
tecting them. Never before have there
been so many birds hereabout, doves
and partridges alike, and real sports
men are more heartily in favor of the
enforcement of the law than ever be-
fore. Cunning will be fine for some
time yet, and hunting parties will be
after the Bob Whites" until the sea-
son closes March 1st
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
BALES OF COTTON
HAS BEEN GINNED TO DATE

Cotton ginning during the fifth
period of the season from November
/ to IA, was more active this year
than it was during the record crop
year of 1911, by about 5000 bales y
working day. The census bureaus re,
port today showed
The total ginning for the period
was 1,422,2O9 gales, compared with
1,342,331 bales last year From the
beginning of the season to October
IA, the quantity ginned was 10,291,-
431 bales, compared with 11,313,235
bales last year
The average ginning a working day
was 129,291 bales, compared with
5000 bales during the same period
last year.
An estimate of this years cotton
crop will be issued by the department
of agriculture on December 12 at 2
o'clock.
The report today did not visibly
affect the market
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
DELEGATES RETURN FROM
CONVENTION AT MOULTRIE
After Close Of An Important
Session There

Representative of the Americus
Baptist churches who attended the an
nual convention of the Georgia State
Baptist association at Moultrie this
week, were expected to return last
night Among those attending from
this city were DR.. Lansing Burrows,
Lastor of the First Baptist church,
and Rev Robert L. Bivins, pastor Of
Fur low Lawn Baptist church, besides
several members of each congrega-
tion.
The most important subject before
the convention was that regarding the
location of Mercer university, which,
as announced already, resulted in
favor of the retention of the college at
Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
SHOULD HAVE
PLANT READY
NEXT MONTH
TO new ELECTRIC SERVICE
AmGrlCUS Power COmpany's
Plant Near Completion

Rapid advancement In the construc-
ton work upon the plant of the Amer
icus Power Company insures the be-
ginning of public service there In De-
cember, probably as early as the If
teenth or twentieth, according to tho
estimate of Vice President Franz
Sheffield and General Supt. D. G.
Lewis, in discussing the situation yeg~
terday.
A great portion of the machinery.
including engines and boilers, Is al
ready at the plant, while the dyna-
mos and other important parts have
been shipped from the manufacturing
plants and are now in transit. Some
of these shipments are due to ar
rive this week.
The companys lines through
out the city have been completed, ami
connection at the plant can be quick
ly effected and the power turned on
all over Americus. The important
parts of the machinery are all in du-
plicate, insuring against any delay In
service resulting from possible acci-
dent.
Mr.. Lewis, who has just assumed
the position of general superintend-
ent, is greatly pleased with Americus.
and thinks the new electric company
has bright future Mr.. Lewis is "a
North Carolinian. He is a graduate
of Clemson college, and was for eight
years with the General Electric Com
pany
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
SHANK HELD FOR
WHITE SLAVERY
IN WASHINGTON
Is Charged With kidnapping
Young Girls

Washington, D. c., Nov. 21.-After
listening to the stories of nine young
girls, Clyde B. Ambrose, special in
vestigator for the department of JUS
tice, who has been Investigating
white slave" cases, caused the arrest
of Arthur Shank, AZ years old, chief
engineer of the government pumping
station at Rosslyn, Va, across the
Potomac river from the capital. II
the Virginia authorities consider it
safe Shank will be surrendered to
them today.
The investigation which resulted in
Shanks arrest began with the arrest
of aMrie Merritt, 14-year-old girl,
who was charged with incorrigibility
and arraigned in the juvenile court.
The child is said to have told an as
tonishing story in which she mention
ed Shank and on being pressed fur
nished the names of nearly a score Of
other girls ranging in age from 10 to
16 years. The case was brought 10
the attention of the department Of JUS
tice and Mr.. Ambroce at once began
an inquiry. Only one of the girls
could be induced to talk.
The children are daughters of par
ents in more or less humble circum-
stances. A quarrel that arose be-
tween three of them over the division
Of money given them to attend NOV
ing picture show is said to have hast
ened the expose Of the alleged condl.
tions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
WEBSTER BOYS
DREW PRIZES
IN CORN CLUB
FIRST YEAR OF THE CLUB
Results We're Gratifying to
Everyone

A report from Webster county gives
interesting information relative to the
awarding of the prizes in the first
contest of the Webster county corn
club The reports of the boys were
received recently at Preston by Mr.
Z. M. James, district agent of the
Boys Corn club.
When the yields were considered it
was found that Andy Lowery had won
nrst prize, with yield of rs bushels
on one acre at profit of $44. Luther
Harry was second, with a yield of So
oushels, at profit of $3.50. The
tnlrd one in the contest was Owen Sta
pieton, who seccred a yield of 65
bushels, at profit of $32.4O.
Every boy who entered the contest
was enthusiastic over the work, and
the Webster county corn club will
nave an even better record next year
Is believed. The contest showed
'hat corn can be grown in the county
a! splendid profit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
THANKSGIVING
SERVICE At
Church TODAY
IN Week OF PRAYER HERE
Young People Will ApprO-
priateIy Observe Day

In the conduct of the week of prayer
that is being carried by the Young
Peoples Missionary society of the
First Methodist church there will be
held at the church today meeting OF
thanksgiving, or special prayer ser
vice, which will be of interest to all
the members of the church and the
Sunday school.
Throughout the entire week there
has been conducted at the church a
special series of prayer services.
These have been of help to all who
attend. AS a suitable elimination to
these special services there will be
held today the special meeting at the
church. All the young people of the
church are specially invited to at
tend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
COUPLE
WERE MARRIED
ON THURSDAY
AT HOME OF The BRIDE
Miss RittCnberry and MI.
Bryant Welded

The marriage yesterday morning of
Miss Ethel Rittenberry and Mr.. Hugh
Bryant was an occasion which assem-
bled a large number of friends, both
of the bride and groom, among whom
it had been pleasantly anticipated.
The rites were solemnized at 1880
o'clock at the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. G. H. Rittenberry, on
Lee street.
To the strains of the wedding march
rendered by Mrs. Charles A. Culpep-
per, the bridal party entered the
front parlor and were met by the Of
ficiating minister, Rev. o. B. Chester.
Miss Grace Sheahan was maid of hon
or, and Mr.. Ralph Bryant, best man.
The bride wore a tailored suit of
blue, with hat to match, and carried
bouquet of bride roses.
The parlor was very attractive in
its decorations of autumn roses and
chrysanthemums, while palms and
handsome ferns added to the general
effect. A salad course was served al
IL o'clock, and soon thereafter Mr.
and Mrs Bryant left for Savannah up
on visit before going to Helena to
reside.
The bride is one of Americus' most
charming and attractive young ladies
and the centre Of wide circle of ad.
miring friends. Mr.. Bryant has a po'
lsition with the Seaboard railway. ant
lis likewise much esteemed. Mani
pretty wedding gifts evidenced the
popularity of the yoang couple.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
SAM SCHEPPS Is
GIVE HIS FREEDOM

New York, Nov. 21-Sam Scheeps,
one of the four informers whose testi-
mony led to the conviction of Chas.
Becker and the four gun men for the
murder of Herman Rosenthal was dis
charged from custody today. He had
been held ON a technical charge of
vagrancy.
Schepps refused to divulge his
plans for the future. Weber, vallon
6Dc Rose. the other informers, it was
erected would be freed today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
MORE TESTIMONY AT
STEEL TRUST HEARING

Washington, d. c., Nov. 21-Testi-
mony in support of alleged discrimi-
nation in railroad rates favoring the
United States Steel corporation, was
presented today at the hearing OF
the governments dissolution suit
against the corporation.
lean Muller, expert ACCOUNTANT
merce commission, offered figures 81
formerly with the interstate com
a table along this line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22
MAIN EMAN GIVEN
A PURCHASING JOB

Washing on, d. c., Nov. 21.--0. II.
Briggs, of Freeport, Maine, was today
appointed ay 5r.retsry of the Tcn as
ury MacVeagh, superintendent Of sup
plies, heading the general committee
which purchases all supplies for the
executive branch Of the national gov
ernment.
n Mr. Briggs succeeds DIR. IN. 8. &.
Marshall. resigned The methods of
the committee are being re-organiz-
ed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-22

Washington, D. c., Nov. 21.-Cot-
ton ginned prior to Nov IA amounted
to 1921 ,431 bales, the census bureau
announced today Round bales in
cluded were 62,49O and sea island Al. .
321 bales.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-14
SUES CAR COMPANY
Passenger Alleges Defective strap WINS
Cnu-, of HI. Emil

Law and Equity Court hv a W Frarcl
..aiust the Nirsi niH Railway and Tow
er company for damages laid ~ 5000
fur personal injuries.
q 1911 he was passenger on g
H~oad street CAR between Eighth and
S!Nih streets proceeding WESTWARD
rh. car was crowded. and d was
necessary for him to stand and hang
ou a. q strap The strap broke when
ia, csr gave a sudden lurch. and MI
s.ffre id Bruised llnc.csp. which mas
-iuc. reuuifoi medical treatment lr
Nls loclarntion his aiiornoys. Mcredith
* C.rkr. claim that ING strap Was de-
th, company to huve provided pr3p'r
appliances for the protection of It's
Nfss-nE.rs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-14

clara Adams. colorod. WAS arrested
Yesterday on warrant charging her
with cutting Wllam Gordon With a
razor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-14
'rhrec-lIour rrInI.

The TRIAL behind closed doors con-
sumeJ more thau three hours Starting
al ociocN IT was not ended until at-
ter r Whom an evidence mad been
Submitted the board took soiuc tim. TO
rsach decision. Jennings was Nnaliy
Called in, and after being told the ver-
dict was severely reprimauael by
Mayor A!nslie. vino said in mo lncer-
taiu TERMS that a repetition of the of-
fease of which he had been convicted
wud mean his instan; dismissal from
tAe force.
one of the witnesses ,>aminod WAS
Dr. a. smith the man at whom 1cu-
uines is said 10 nave nred three tim $
iew minutes before he arrested
Grln3y for refusing 10 move at Mayo
anl B-oad Streets There was 40
rharFc aeaiust the officer for tnis anl
il Nls moi i-onc into
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

tA<re for a niliton years And wee1
the last tramp sounds. and soacE.
Mountain ard al The other mountains
pass In:o nbthsnwress. that old slide
VIII ee still a<san6sng thers hsld
Cd By the roots"
lie passed bis arm around Der and
pulled her down &C HE knees.
Say. little woman. ycu sure rssss
lot by living here OF the ranch
music. and thea;erx. and such shirEs-
Dcn't you ever have q hankertng TO
drop IL all and 20 hzckr
SO great Vas his anxiety that he
dared not look At her. and when she
laughed and shook her head he was
aware Of q great relief. Also. he noted
the undiminshed youth that rang
through that same old-s.re boyish
laugh OF hers.
Say" he said. with sudden fierce
ness, don't you go fooiing around that
slide until after I get the trees In and
rooted It's mighty dangerous. and /
sure can't afford TO lose you now"
He drew her lips to bis and kissed
1ET anu PA1@69aAA%As*
what a lover," she said: and pride
in him and in her own womanhood
was In her voice.
Look at that. Dede." He removed
one encircling arm and swept IL In a
wide gesture over the valley and the
mountains beyond The Valley Of the
Moon-a good name. a good name
Do you know. when look out over 1t
all. and think OF you and OF all 1t
means, II kind Of makes me iache In
the throat, and I have things In my
heart I can't find the words to say.
and have q feeling that can almost
understand Browning and those other
high-fying poetfellows. Look at Hood
Mountain there. just where the suns
striking It was down In that crease
that We found the spring"
And that was the night you didn't
milk the cows till ten o'clock" she
laughed. And II you keep me here
much longer. supper won't be any
earlier than 1t was that night"
Both rose from the bench, and Day
light caught up the milk-pail from the
nail by the door He paused a mo-
ment longer to look cut over the val
ley.
ITS sure grand" he said.
ITS sure grand" she echoed, laugh
ing joyously at him and with him and
herself and all the world. a. she
passed in through the door.
And Daylight. like the old man he
once had met, himself went down the
hill through the fires of sunset with q
milkpau on his arm.
THE END.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

when It's got = greet little woman
like ;Lls 10 90 around
DayIIght.s steadfast cont@ntson Vas
that his wlfe should not become cook.
waitress, and chanbermaid because
she did not happen 70 possess house
hold Of servants. On the other hand.
chatting dish suppers In the big living
room for their camping guests were q
common happening. at which times
Daylight allotted them their chores
and saw that they were performed
For one who stopped only for the
night IL vas different Likewise IL
was different with her brother. back
from Germany. and again able TO sit
o horse. On his vacations he became
the third in the family. and to him
was given the building % the fires.
the sweeping. and the washing Of the
dishes.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18
What Makes a Woman?

One hundred and twenty pounds,
more or less, Of bone and muscle
don't make a woman. Its a good
foundation. Put into it health and
strength and she may rule a king
dom. But that's just what Electric
Bitters give her Thousands bless
them for overcoming fainting and
dizzy spells and for dispelling weak
ness, nervousness, backache and
tired, listless, worn out feeling.
Electric Bitters have done me a
world of good" writes Eliza Pool,
Depew, Okla, land l thank you, with
medicine" Only SO cents. Guaran-
tede by all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18
CHAPTER Xxx.
(Continued.)

We might compromise, and each
stay In his own class. You stick to
hammer-throwing and I'll go on turn
ing down hands"
But Slosson refused to accept de-
feat.
Say" he called out, as Daylight
and Dede, astride their horses, were
preparing to depart. "Say-do you
mind IL look you up next year? I'd
like to tackle you again"
"Sure, son. You're welcome to a
futter any time. Though I give you
fair warning that you'll have to go
some. You'll have to train up. for I'm
blowing and chopping wood and break
ing colts these days"
Now and again. OF the way home.
Dede could hear her big boy-husband
chuckling gleefully. AS they halted
their horses on the top of the divide
out of Bennett Valley, In order to
watch the sunset, he ranged alongside
and slipped his arm around her waist.
Little woman" he said, you're
sure responsible for 1t all. And leave
It to you, II all the money In creation
Is worth as much a. one arm like that
So
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

emily, she looked after her with a lit
tie pang Of jealousy at the style Of
the little. slender figure.
But then Nanny has money" she
said to herself. she can afford to
have pretty things"
It came to her with something of q
pang how shabby was her own little
home. Things were very different
with her from the way they had been
when David knight went away, If
teen years ago. Then Miss Phoebe's
people had been the rich folk of the
place. She was sure that David had
loved her. but he was very poor and
her family was proud. She told her
self that he had not dared ask her to
marry him. but she had never been
sure. Perhaps he had not loved her
Nanny Blair had insinuated once or
twice that David's eyes had BEEN cast
longingly upon her less aristocratic
self
Still David was coming, and that
was something to count on. and he
was bringing with MIN his married
little. round and rosy-cheeked girl
She had expected some signs Of PROS
perity, but when a gorgeous limousine
drove up to her front gate she gasped
with establishment
She wondered IL the man who
emerged could really be David. He
was tall and broad-shouldered and
stouter than the David she remem.
bered. He wore q long coat and a
cap, and he handed out the lady who
accompanied him with the air of a
Chesterfield. Miss Phoebe felt m n
she might have come out OF the ark
as she went down to meet than.
David's married sister was q product
OF up-todate dressmakers and tan
ors- She greeted Miss Phoebe with
some condescension.
Really shouldn't have known
you" she said.
But David took both thu NM
woman's hands IN his own ana 800
heartily: You haven't changed !.
bit"
But my hair 10 gray" Miss Pho.a.
faltered
You stu wear rose In IT.. sai6
David. and that II Just a. I remem-
ber t."
MISS Phoebe. blushing under h,s
siance. led the way to the house. At
the head OF her little table D.vid
seemed to take ON added dignity.
we came up" Mrs. Warren said
to see III we could huv vc,,- $500,
olo place. David wishes to live there.
an0 ! am going to keep house for
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18
David
Cam e

Miss Phoebe was 30 tired that u
seemed 10 her TIA, SEE would never
e. rested. AL that week sAe bad
be-, se;tiag her house in order. and
expected guesta Super vas prae-
;ically cooked. the spice cake cooling
n the pantry, The salad SECURING
rriSpness In the refrigerator.
Mas Phoebe had feeling that an
evening supper was out Of place
She should have served dinner for
city guests. She defended herself
feebiy. therefore. when Nanny Blair
stepped In 20 see how things we're
getting on
Goodness. Phoebe" Nanny said.
They'll expect a dinner with four
or FIVE courses. not a country sup
per"
Miss Phoebe's delicate face famed.
I can't help IT," she replied. TN
going TO have hot biscuit, and there
will be chicken salad and fruit and
cake IL IL the best can do"
Well. IL were you I'd change my
dress" Nanny said. Why don't you
put On your lavender. Phoebe!"
IF you think I'm going TO spoil
my best silk" Miss Phoebe said.
you're mistaken. have to serve
the supper. and this white dress is
plenty good enough.
Nanny looked her over critically.
We'll. It's a little old-fashioned." she
decided. Nobody wears roses In the
hair any more"
Il have always worn a rose in my
hair said Miss Phoebe with gentle
dignity, and I'm not going 70 stop
Just because David knight 10 coming
back"
They say he has lots OF money"
Eanny's face was eager II wish you'd
bring him over some time. Phoebe"
81 WILL" said Miss Phoebe. family.
and when Nanny went away. pres
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

her approaching the door. and kept
his head turned resolutely toward the
valley. And next, ae thrilled, as he
had always thrilled, when he felt the
carsssing gentleAsss Of her fingers
through his hair.
Il didn't know you were back" she
said. WAS 1t serious?"
Pretty bad, that Slide" he answer
ed. still gazing away and thrilling to
her touch. More serious than reck-
oned. But I've got the plan. Do you
know what I'm going to do?-rm go
ing to plant eucalyptus all over It.
They'll hold 1t. I'll plant them thick
as grass. so that even a hungry rab-
bit can't squeeze between them; and
when they get their roots agoing.
nothing in creation viii ever move
hat dirt again.
why. is 1t as bad as that?s
He shook his head.
Nothing exciting But I'd sure like
TO see any blamed old slide get the
best of me. that's all. I'm going tc
seal that slide down 30 that it'u stay
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

coqveIIn Made the Audience Wait.
The architect Binet, who has Just
died. was a friend Of the elder Co
quelin. He delighted to speak OF
performance OF Cyrano de Bergerac In
which he went to praise the genial
actor In his dressing room between
acts.
Il admire you above ALL" he said to
the actor. "in the couplets of the
Cadets OF Gascony."
At that moment word came 20 Co
Quelin that the curtain was rising for
the next act
Wait. waltz exclaimed Coquelin.
Leave me here alone with Binet."
My friend" he said to the archi-
tect. at Ia with pleasure that I am
now going to repeat the passage
which has pleased you. For me your
appreciation Is worth more than the
plaudlts OF the whole house"
And while the audience waited ts
gave anew for Binet alone the Cadets
Of Gascony.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

Frances Mclean.

Frances Mclean.
The defendant above-naned will
take notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced In the
Superior Court of Wake County for
an absolute divorce for her on the
grounds OF adultery, and the said de-
PENDANT will further take notice that
she is required to appear at the term
of the Superior Court OF said county
to be held on the second Monday be-
fore the first Monday in March, which
is the 18th day OF February. 1912.
at the courthouse OF said county In
Raleigh. N. c.. and answer or demur
to the complaint in said action. or
the plaintiff will apply to the court
for the relief demanded in said COM
plant. MILARD Mail.
Clerk Superior Cours of Wake
County.
This the sth day OF January, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18
PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS.
In the Superior COurt-January
Term, 1912.
North Carolina-Wake County.
Sarah Thaxton
Lee Taxton.

To Lee Thaxton:
This is to notify you that your
wife, Sarah Thaxton, has brought suit
against you to the January Term,
1912, Of Wake Superior Court, for
divorce from the bonds of matri-
mony, and that the summons issued
for you has been returned by the
sheriff with this endorsement there
on: After exercising due diligence,
the defendant, Lee Thaxton, is not to
be found in this county" You are,
therefore, further notified to appear
at the January Term, 1912, of Wake
Superior Court, which convenes on
the 8th of that month, and answer,
demur or plead to the complaint
which will be filed in this court dur
insthe first three days of that term,
otherwise the plaintiffswill demand
to be allowed to prove the allega-
lions Of her complaint and have
judgment accordingly.
WILLARD Mail,
Clerk Wake Superior Court.
]. G. L. HARRIS,
Attorney for the Plaintiff.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18
NOTICE.

In the Superior Court
January Term, 1912.
North Carolina-Wake County.
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