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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-05

London, Dec. 4-Cannon and rifle
were silenced on Balkan battlefields
with the signature of the armistice
last evening, or at least they will be
as soon as word of the truce can reach
the more isolated combatants.
The diplomatic tangle among the
great powers, however, persists and
becomes even more acceutuated as the
days pass without the discovery of
means of unravelling it.
Russia has retorted to what she
terms the "rattling of the German
sword" by saying that repetition of
the methods resorted to at the
period when the occupation by Aus
tria-Hungary of Bosnia and Herze-
govina caused crisis, will not now
be admitted.
The prominence given by Chancellor
Van BethmannHallweg to the idea
or was was resented by the newspapers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-05
CERMANY'S BLUFF DON'T
co With THE RUSSIANS

of St Petersburg. The general
trend of their comment is voiced by
the Novoe Vremya this morning, which
says:
History is repeating itself, but 1t
is not so easy now to force Russian
diplomacy into a faint-hearted re-
treat. Such intimidation will fright
en- nobody"
With war parties in both Austria
Hungary and Russia in the saddle
any untoward act on Servia's part
might start the Austrians in hostile
motion, which soon would involve Rus
sia.
While Greece, it is anticipated, will
ultimately adhere to the armistice,
yet the practical consequences of her
refusal is not considered likely to
be serious, as the Hellenic leaders in
tend to participate in peace negotia
tions in London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16

Rain or shine. the ATLAS HOTEL is good place for a good time-good food, good music, nice surroundings, congeniaI walters,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
''LOttery Of Love"
 At Lyric Theatre
Fine Presentation of DaIy Theatre Success by Lyric
 Stock Company

Poor Ado1phus Doubledot! Unfor- 'tunate Benjamin Buttercorni Happy Captain Sam Merrimac! Pretty Di- ana. too much tied to tmama's apron strings!" VitrioI souled Mrs. Sher- ramys always in evidence. Sweet lit- tie Josephine, the honey bee of ami ability. Heart smitten Tom Danger ous. the amateur photographer, who tries to forget" in a fever of won-
 the Lottery of Love- at the Lyric this week, by the well balanced bevy of artists under the direction of the Frank Carpenter Stock Company.
 It is a scream from start to finish "a comedy in three acts, with enough ginger to satisfy the most exacting.
 Diana, ana receives as dowery a mother-in-law who surpasses all the traditions of her clan as result separation takes place on the eve Of the honeymoon Following the sep aration, the usual divorce frees Adol- phus and he marries agatn-JoSephine, world" Josephine, has a father, a lone widower. Hon. Benjamin Butter corn. Hon. Ben takes a trip to Hot Springs for his health, and brings mother-in-law. In so doing he trans plants a veritable Hot Springs" in his quiet little home at Newport and the climax comes when poor Adol- phus Doubledot recognizes in his new iy acquired mother-in-law. his former wife Diana. Here fun reaches its climax. "Mother'' has a fit of hys- teria, and so does the audience. Here the plotting begins-ways and means are devised to rid the former Eden of happiness Of this unsought pest and success comes at the close of the third act. when Tom Dangerous ap- pears on the scene and takes Mother Sherramy and daughter, Diana, from the place. with a declaration of an- other sensation in the divorce world.
 All in all the play is produced with snap and vigor. Robert Conness as Adolphus Doubledot, Cameron Glenn ens as Tom Dangerous, John Carroll as Capt Sam Merrimac and James Divine as Benjamin Buttercorn do their work with great credit, while Helen Strickland as Mrs. Sherramy is a revelation. and stamps her as an actress of ability. Florence Carpenter as Diana. performs her usual credit able work, and Miss Cleveland. as Josephine, captivated the audience, as usual
 A good sized house witnessed the play and seemed to enjoy it immense ly. The performance will be given during the week with matineeS Tues day, Thursday and Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Fire Wipes Out 5000 Buildings
 In Japan Today
Nearly 1000 Temples and Pa gOdas in Path of Flames
 Many Lives Are Lost
Especial from United Press.)

Osaka, Japan, Jan. 16-More than 5000 residences. temples and pagodas were wiped out and thousands were rendered homeless today by a fire which swept through the cheaper quar- ter of the city. A regiment of fnfan- try and a battalion of sappers went to the aid of the fire department and succeeded in checking the proeress of the flames, after a 15 hour fight. Dy- namite was used in large quan1 If ies 10 prevent the flames from spreading to the many arsena's in the vicinity of the burning district.
 It is feared that many lives were lost as the devastation was complete over wide area The cause of the conflagratfon is unknown Before the alarm was given a number of the fltmsy structures were wrapped in flames. The blaze spread rapidly through the district and because of the highly infIamnable material of which the houses were constructed, the work of the fire fighters was most diff cult.
 A number of factories were destroy their possessions in the fire will be without work. The suffering will be very great unless generous subscrip- tions are raised at once. The govern. ment is attempting to care for the homeless in the public institutions at the garrisons.
 Nearly 1000 temples are located in Osaka and many of these were in the path of the flames No estimate of the property loss could be obtained to- day, but it will be very heavy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
BACK TO THE LAND FOR DELINQUENT BOYS
New York Child Welfare Committee to. Conduct a Conference on Agricultur- al Education for Boys.

The cry of ''back to the Iand'' is to have a new and more practical applf- cation at a New York City conference called for the purpose of uniting the many different movements which have been started to use Mother Nature as a moral and physical panacea for children.
 Fresh air farms and weeks in the country for city children are arranged by the dozen in all large cities every summer. These ventures in most in stances are inspired by a spirit of pity for poor children in tenement districts, who are doomed to sleepless nights in sweitering tenements during the most unhealthy part of the year. There has been little expectation of creatiD 2 in them any permanent practical inter est in this strange land. The visit to the country was an ephemeral and occasional event like taking a bath.
 At the approaching "Conference on Agricultural Education for Dependent and DelinQuent Boys, which is to be held under the auspices of the New York Child Welfare Committees on spea kers will unite in an effort to eIn- pflasize successfully the moral as well as the physical benefits of nature for the boy The expectation is that system of instruction can be estab- lished that will bring out any. latent agricultural ability and interest in boys whose true natures have been corrupted by the city streets. The to be determined by the representa- tives of the leading agricultural insti- tutions, including the colleges of ag- riculture of Cornell, Amherst and Co., lumbia. and all those interested in scientific knowledge and training.
 The practical nature Of the plan and it's importance may be gained from the fact that at a meeting to be he'd on the evening of January 26. the speakers will be Robert W deForest, president of the New York Charity Organization Society; Mayor Gaynor, President w C. Brown of the New York Central Railroad, who will de liver an address on ''The Vacant Farm and the Dependent Boy; and H. B. Fullerton, director Of the Long Island Railroad xperimental Stations, who will de iver an illustrated lecture on The Lure of the Land and Its Prom se for Boys and Girls Other speak srs at the conference are Br. R. R.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Kaufman Troupe
 Please Biz House
Norman & Toney, George B. Reno's "MiSfit Army" and Victoria Four Win Applause at POIi'S

The headliner on the bill at Polls this week is the Kaufman Troupe Lady Cyclists. This consists of F pretty and shapely girls who dash madly about the stage on bicycles. They never do such commonplace thing as falling The maidens ride about in formations of three and four and then go in for few fancy com binations. With the original electric lighting schemes the effect is novel There is one lady, Mile. Gertie who deserves mention for her wonderful stunts on the wheel. She cuts few troupe forms a handsome scenic back ground. The { young woman does about everything that could be done with wheel except eat it.
 s'The Misfit Army is the title of the skit presented by George B. Reno & Go. Mutt and tJeff. the two char acters made familiar to almost every body. through a cartoonists efforts are staged and make a laughing sue cess. A fat boy who falls to the stage with dull thud. is immense and The audience roared with glee during
 The best sketch of its kind seen here in several seasons is introduced by Norman a Toney. Miss Norman sings in clever manner a number call ed 'Everybody Else's Husband Looks Better to Me Than Mine" Toney Is sors. His tall hat adds to his lanky appearance Toney is scream in his eccentric dances and Miss Norman also adds to the fun!
 The Victoria Four consisting of Messrs. storm, Reals McSorley and BilIsbury were cordially received last night The number which combines characteristic airs of different nations and is a hit and their ragtime selec- tions are also good.
 A frantic dramatic episode called, s'The Police Inspector,'' by Clay M- Greene and Harrison Armstrong; shows how the New York police work the third degree on suspects in criminal ca ses It is a thrilling succession of incidents concerning a broker who is accused of the murder of his partner. The series of bluffs sby which the in- soector leads the suspect to confess the murder arouses and maintains keeps the interest of the audience Scott Siggins as Inspector Carson, Fred A. Turner as a detective, J. J. Williams as a scrubwoman. Louis Breen as the suspected broker and Josephine Toy as Miss Story compose the capab ble cast.
 Froeiich. the comedy cartoonist, H. Illustrates popular songs. While the orchestra plays "All Alone" the car toonfst rapidly sketches picture that starts the merriment. He closes his act by drawing something called, 'tThe Harbor of Love" which Is in more serious vein.
 Newport & stork depict fun in a barber shop. Their act Is as good as the usual opener but is nothing re- marka ble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Tried To Pass
 Off His Son As
 Younger Brother
John Benz of "MiIIionaire's Club" Given Severe Sentence
 For ASsauIting Wife

John Benz, a prominent member of Bridgeports justly celebrated Mil 1onaire's Club" was in the city court this morning on the charge of breach of the peace, striking his wife. and non support On the first two charges he was sent to jail for four months support charge was nolled for the time being. Benz filed notice of his intention to appeal, but went to jail in default of bonds.
 Although Benz has been married 21 years and is a grandfather, he likes to dress flashily and pose as a young fellow and it was brought out this morning that he passed off his own son as his brother, instructinS the boy not to acknowledge him as
 father but to refer to him as
 Mrs. Benz swore out a warrant for his arrest yesterday on the charge of non-support. When she went home from the office of Prosecuting Attor- ception awaiting her, according to the testimony in the city court this morning, for Benz was there in an angry mood and threatened to ad- minister beating to her and the rest of the family. They have four chil- dren, one of whom is married and the other three live at home
 Mrs. Benz testified that her hus- band carried out his threat and might have hurt her severely but for the interference of his son. Benz plead GU 6uAAAy lo the CHdTSe or Dreacn or the peace but denied the assault. Mrs. Benz testified that her husband had given not more than $25 to the support of his family, during the mast year and though he made good mon ey as an insurance canvasser and in other capacities. he spent it going around with a crowd of young fel- lows, and in sporty company
 Judge Foster found Benz guilty of breach of the peace and assault and him to pay fine of s1 and costs and to spend four mont ths in jail. The non-support charge was nolled but may be reopened later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Briand Asks Pardon
 For His AsSaiIant
Special from United Press.)

Paris, Jan. 16-Mfnister of Justice Aristide Briand created sensation today when he personally requested President Fallieres to pardon Lucian Lacour. the Royal,ist serving a sen tence in prison for aSsaulting Briand when he was premier. Briand declar- ed that Lacour had been Sufficiently punished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Berger To Amend Constitution For
 Woman's Suffrage
Especial from United Press,

Washington, Jan. 16-Votes for women are provided in constitu- tional amendment introduced in the House, today. by Representative Vic tor l.. Berger, the Wisconsin Social ist The resolution adds to the 18th amendment the clause that the right to vote shall not be denied on ac- count of sex.
 In the event of ratification of the amendment Berger proposes to en- force it's provisions by enacting that if any state attempts to eYade it. the basis of representa- tion of that sta te shall be reduced in proportion with the number of male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male and fe- male citizens therein.
 Berger stated today, that, within a few months, he will present to Con- gress monster petition in favor of woman's suffrage signatures to which are being secured by the Socialist party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
OBITUARY

The funeral of James L. Cashman of 127 Goodwin street, whose death oc- cured at St Vincent's hospital Sun day morning, was largely attended this morning from St. Marys church, where a high requiem mass was sung at g o'clock Delegations were pres ent from Court Park City. F. of A, and F'raternal Order of Eagles. Beau riful floral takenS surrounded the bier. The pail bearers were chosen from among the delegations of the societies. Interment was in St. MichaePs ceme-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16

No matte. what you want trp thl ENru1er Want Column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
THE ONLY TRUSS

wore that fitted right got from CYRUS. A truss should hold the rupture firmly i'm place and be a com fort to the wearer and oft times ac- compIish a permanent cure. SEE CYRUS If you need truss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
NEW HAVEN ROAD CAN'T REBUILD BIG WATER TANK
 IN SOUTH NORWAI,K
(Srecial fro1n ITnited Press-

South Norwalk. Jan. 16-The Com mon Council has voted not to permit the New Haven road to rebuild the big water tank which in bursting, last week, did $6,O00 property damage The road was told to use the city hy- drantS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
THE CYRUS PHARMACY

Eaarasld Az. end cOurtland st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
MANS SKULL FRACTURED
 BY FALLING DOWNSTAIRS.

South Norwalk. Jan. Is Failing down stairs in his home, last night. Steve Geisch, d lahorer, sustained a fractured skull. He is in a precar- ious condition at Norwalk hospital to- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16

Reder, superintendent of the New York Orphan Asylum; William R. George, of the George Junior Repub- lies; George T. Powell, president of the Agricultural Experts Association; pr. Franklin H. Briggs, superinten- dent of the New York State Indus rial and Agricultural School: Rev. Brother Barnabas, superintendent of the Lin- coin Agricultural School: and Ray mond A. Pearson, Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of New York
 The headquarters for the conference will be at the Hotel Chelsea, 23d street near Seventh avenue, New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
DEATH OF INSURANCE
 OFFICIAL IN HARTFORD.

Special from United Press)
 Hartford, Jan. 16.-Vice- President John w. Cofram. 57. of the Hartford Fire Insurance Company. died, yes- terday from apoplexy. He was well known in San Francisco and Chicago Insurance circles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
GLEUTHS AFTER
BOLD BURGLAR
DETECTIVES HoPE TO LAND AS
SAILANT or nARooDY DURING
THE DAY.
CHANCES ARE SLIM
INJURED MAN MAY HAVE HAD
MUCH MONEY LAID AWAY
DID GOOD ut siNEss.
SAYS BROTHER.

Up to an early hear this mornin 3
IA iniOl mal4tn ding 10 the ST G.
II ent hat rhe assaiiant Of T. t3aroou5'.
ad been caught. was made by the
oct sctives work ng On the case.
Faroody was assaulted in his place
ii BUSINESS, GA North Sc, end street.
early yesterday morn.ns. He was hit
over the head, and knocked out. while
his cash register and his money draw er
were robted of their contents, AS the
wounded man is unconscious or semi
conscious, no clear account Of the AFFAIR
can be had.
The door Of his place was found open
yesterday morning by OF Ger Howell
The oft Ger saw light burning in the
rear of the place and feeling, that this
was something unusual at that hour
of the morning, entered the little store
He saw blood all over he floor. Going
into the rear room he found the mer-
chant lying on the aoor with blood
oozing from two wounds on the head
He was unconscious. The alarm was
given and the man was taken to Grace
hospital. where early this morning 1t
was said that chance for recovery
were slim.
Detectives Gentry. Pai,ey and Kel-
lam are ON the case. They have a e. cd
clue. and may land their man this
, morning.
TIE little store is near the corner Of
I 81 IN and Second st-eets--a most f,e-
quented thorou fare. Near this point
is the line of q Jackson ward, and ii
IL thou yht ty the det ectives that some
enc or more OF the disreputabie ne
;rroes who pass alons that street every
cay. had taken advantage OF a quiet
hour and assaulted the Syrian
T. was said last nisht by his broth
er who keeps store in another part
of the city. that the injured man had
done a good business md should have
had Tu' h money accumulated
The actual loss cannot be learned un
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
JOY RIDING LADS
NOW IN THE TOLLS
LINED UP IN PETERSBURG AM,
BROUGHT BACK FOR HEAR
ING TO-DAY.
, IN PETERSBURG AM,

After having run the gauntlet of
mud between Richmond and Peters
buig yesterday aftefn oon, Detectives
Bolton and bailey returned 10 this
S4ts late yesterday afternoon wit n
'FldWard Guthrow, Jam s Williams ana
w. Il. Eaeho in charge. They came
from the Cockade City In the auto
mobile alleged To have been stolen
the young men from Elfth and
Main sty while the owner bert
5. Gray, OF II ghland Park, was IN the
Presbyterian church
The boys were arrested yesterday
IN Peters arg at the request of Ma
}cr Werner. They viii be CHARGED In
+ dice court this morning with theft
Of the machine. 1t is understood
nat the boys will claim that they
simply took the auto for the fun and
r ride, ard expected 10 return IL
the owner before any trouble
might arise.
In returning from Petersburg yes
terday the machine was stalled In a
stretch OF heavy sand. and Ii took the
detectives and the boys nearly two
hours to get the machinery In work.
Ing conditian-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
TRAGEDY FOLLOWS
A B0Y|SH QUARREL
LAD OF SIXTEEN FATALLY SLABS
COMPANION A YEAR OLDER
AT EMPOHiA.
CUT VICTIMS THROAT
SLAYER ACTS SO QUICKLY BY-
ISLANDERS HAVE No TIME TO
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PAR
TIES PROMINENT.
CUT VICTIMS THROAT

tSpec-Al 10 The Richmond Virginian)
EAPORIA, VA, Dec. l9.--FolIow-
ing an alteration over a hoyish tribe
ChaF.es Newkome, sixteen years old,
laiai Y stabbed Wade Ferguson, IA
year his senior, In Main street store
/ ton ght. the victim dying twenty min.
utos later despite heroic efforts TO
save his life.
( Though there were a dozen people
prs sent Newsome was so quick with
his knife and the dispute that preci-
plated the tragedy 30 brief, that by
$, sanders were hardly aware or VIVA,
was going on I'm II Ferguson fell to
the toor with blood squirting from the
wound in his throat.
Victim Blec Is to Dsath.
The despeI ateiy wounded youth was
rushed to the d ug store of DR.. q. W.
Wood, nearby, where he was employ
ed. and DIR. wood, with Or, @. A.
Tredway hastily summoned, exhaust
I'D every effort known to sur yical skill
to save his life but TO no avail. New
Sc mes pocket knife, making q jagged
wound four II ches long, had sc cred
he carotid artery and the lad died
from loss Of b God in twenty minutes.
The victim OF the tragedy was a
sen OF r. W. FerguSoA. prom nent
cit zen Of the county, who lives at
Ante. fifteen miles from Empor,A nj j..
an automv b.lt, s&n from this place,
hr0t ght the distressed father here
late ton ght to take charge Of his
sens IouN.
Newtome & a $ N If r i. Nc WIS me-
n well h own and popular ira cling
salssmAn.
Ncv some In Custody.
New some vas rot formally arreste |
but was paced II the custody of
Doug as CoCdwsn for safe keeping
and wi h. baiied in the morning
DR. Lucius Lotus er7rarreiea a
coroner's jury ton ght and, after hear
ing the ties imonv Of young >ewsome
and that OF the witnesses the Jury re-
turned a verdict to the effect that
Fergu on came To- his death at the
hands of Newsome. While The. cyl
dence tended 10 show that II was a boy
sh quarrel over trivial matter. New
some's defense Is that Ferguson struck
him before he drew hts knife.
Con mcnwealth's Attorney w. NJ
Powell appeared for the county at
the inquest and Judge Samuel Good
wyn represented Newsome.
The tragedy. which occurred at 7
o'clock in the grocery store of J. B.
Williams, on Main street, created a
profound sen alton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
NAMES COMMISSION
TO REGULATE FLYING

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-PresIdent
Taft today appointed a commission
on aerodynamicai laboratory in ac-
cordance with the recommendations
of secretary OF the navy and Cap
tain w T. Chambers, in charge Of
aviation in the navy. The establish
ment of this institution Is regarded
as necessary for the safety of aviation.
DR.. r. S. Woodward. president of
the Carnegie institute. of Washington.
is chairman, and the members are
Charles d. Walcott, S. w. Stratton,
w L. Humphreys. Brigad der General
James Allen, Major Samuel Reber.
Captain w. l. Chambers, David w.
Taylor and DR.. A. r. Zahn. recorder.
of Washington: II. B. Sellers and
Henry A. Wise Wood Of New York;
Bion j. Arnold. of Chicago; w F.
Durand, Leland Stanford university
Harold M Sewell, Bath. Me; Her
bert Parsons New York; Colonel F.
H. Smith Peoria III; Frank West,
Rollins. n. II.