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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21

week the guest of Mrs Cleveland
Burt
Mr.. Harry Dixon has gone to At
lanta to attend the automobile show.
Mrs. S. u. Williams left Monday for
a weeks visit to relatives in Bron-
wood
Misses Flossie Eason and Ruth
Stewart went down to Americas Sat
urday shopping.
Mr.. r. L. Williams was in Americas
Saturday.
DR.. B. L. Bridges is spending a few
days in Atlanta this week.
Mrs. E. T. Lightner, of Ideal, was
with Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Lightner Sun
day.
Mrs. John Wall and Miss Margaret
/ Caskey were the guests of Miss Anna
Belle Harper near Ebenezer, Tues
day.
1 Mr. J. b. Williamson is quite ill.,
to the regret of her many friends,
Miss Velma Frank Williams spent
Saturday in Americas with relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21
BUDGET OF LIVE
news OF PLAINS
Social and Other Events In
Busting Town
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Plains, Ga, Nov. 20.-Gloom was
thrown over this community last Fri
day when it became known that Mrs.
R. l.. Andrews had passed to the great
beyond. Mrs. Andrews before her
marriage just two years ago, was
Miss Alice Williams, lovely Christ
ian character. She endeared herself
to all who knew her. She was a con-
sistent member of the Methodist
church. Two little ones, her husband.
"a sister, Miss Lucy Williams, and three
brothers, Messrs. viii, Joe and Os-
car Williams, survive her. They have
the sympathy of many friends in their
affliction. The funeral services were
held from the Methodist church here
Saturday morning, Rev. w. C. Glenn
officiating. The casket was laden with
many beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Henry Coleman, of Americas,
attended the funeral Saturday morn
ing of Mrs R. l.. Andrews.
Mrs. G. c. Spurlin, of Sylvester, is
spending tie week pleasantly the guest
of Mrs. R. L. Jennings.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Mcdonald spent
Saturday and Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Will Page, at their home
near Americas.
DR.. and Mrs. Douglas Mayes, of
Americas, attended the funeral of Mrs
r. L. Andrews Saturday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. A. Phillips returned
Saturday from Atlanta, where they
went to attend the Lutheran Synod in
session there the past week.
The announcement of the mar
riage of Miss Minnie Decker and Mr..
]. NJ. Stephens last Thursday after
noon came as a pleasant surprise to
their many friends. They have the
best wishes of host of friends.
Mrs. J. w. Zimmerman returned
Friday from two weeks stay with
relatives in Vidalia.
Mrs. F. w Griffin. of Americas, at
tended the funeral of Mrs. r. l.. An
drews Saturday morning.
Messrs. Warren and Ernest Thinner
man, of Macon, spent Sunday here
with their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dunn, of PARROT,
spent Sunday here, guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Zimmerman.
Mr. Theron Jennings is at home
from Mercer university, Macon, for a
few days.
Miss Carrie Oliver returned to Wes-
leyan college Tuesday after spending
several days at home.
Mrs. Albert McGarrah was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Jennings while
spending Monday here.
Miss Catherine Oliver is at home
from Wesleyan college for a few weeks
until well enough to resume her stud
les.
Mrs. Anna r. Wilson spent Tuesday
in Americus.
Misses Eddie and Sarah Walters
were guests of Miss Carrie Walters
this week.
Mr. Lift Moore was the guest OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21
COTTON MARKET IN
AMERICUS YESTERDAY
Receipts at the Various Ware.
houses

The cotton market was very steady
yesterday at the advance, with good
demand for the better grades spot cot,
ton which, in the Americas market
sold at IL IA to IL 1-2 cents for the
finer grades and II SIS cents for mid
dlings. The futures market closed
with THE January option at 1918 and
March at 1928 cents.
Warehouse receipts were rather
light for the day-165 bales. The To-
cal market was quoted as follows:
1912 1911
Good Middling .......12 IA 8
Middlings ..........,...11 SIS 10
Receipts in Americas.
1912 1911 1910
Reed Yesterday. 165 1876 $3.50.
Total Receipts .24,39O 1926 21,76O
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21
BACHELORS COTILLION
HAS BEEN ABANDONED

Washington, ID, c., Nov. 20.-The
annual bachelor cotillion," at which
the wives of presidents have frequent
ly officiated as hostesses for the un-
married men in the diplomatic, legis-
lative and society life of the capital,
is no more. Becoming too large t.
handle readily, leaders today an
nounced that the ball which for forty
five years had been one of the ex-
elusive events of the season, will no
longer be held, and the organization
will be disbanded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21
STUDENTS TO FORM
WILSON.TAFT-TEDDY CLUB

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 20.-The
students at Harvard, Yale and Prince
ton, who now occupy the rooms for
merly occupied by Roosevelt, Taft and
Wilson have been corresponding with
a view to forming club composed of
former and future occupants of such
rooms. The present occupants will
n Get for dinner at New Haven after
tie Yale-Harvard football game to
complete the plans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21
BANK PRESIDENT IN
ILL HEALTH SUICIDES

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 2O.-Suffer-
ing from nervous breakdown, VIM.
Little, aged 81, president of the West
Side Dime Savings bank, committed
suicide today by hanging Among
other relatives, Mr. Little leaves Il
daughter, Mrs. E. X. Ramsey, of Or
lando, Fla
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21
New York Spots Close.

New York, Nov. 20.-Cotton spot
closed steady; middling uplands II: 40;
middling gulf 1855. Sales 200 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21
BOY WHIPPED IN PUBLIC
SQUARE FOR STEALING

Paris. KY. Nov. zO.--A whipping
was administered to Russell Gillian,
10 years of age, in the public square
here. in the execution of court order
by Justice H. L. Fretwell. He was
convicted Of petit larceny.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21

friends while spending Sunday in
Shellman.
Mr.. and Mrs Fletcher Wright, of
Parrot, were guests of relatives here
Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-21
THOMPSON GETS PLACE
OF UNITED STATES TREASURER

Washington, d. c., Nov 90
Carmi Thompson, the presidents sec
rotary, was appointed treasurer of
the United States, to succeed Lee Nc
c ung, who resigned recently. Chas
u Hilles, who was secretary to the
president before the beginning of the
last campaign will return to that POI
sition
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
PATIENT AT NAPA
Slain BY LUNATIC
Thomas Sloan Victim of Violent
Assault by Fellow Inmate
of Hospital
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
NAPA, Feb. 2s.-Bruised and beaten,
several of his ribs fractured, and in
ternaily Injured, Thomas Sloan. an in
mate at the Napa state hospital for the
insane, died last night in his cell in
ward X of the institution. The facts in
the case did not become known until
today. An investigation will be held to
determine the manner in which Sloan
received the injuries from which his
death resulted.
Officials at the asylum said last night
that Sloan was the victim of an attack
made by NJ. Sheehan on the patient last
Monday morning in the main rear yard
of the hospital. According to those in
charge of the institution, Sloan was
talking to Sheehan, when, suddenly,
Sheehan became violent and, seizing
Sloan, threw him to the ground and be-
gan to kick him on the body and head.
Attendants rushed among the patients
to place Sheehan under restraint, but
before they reached him he had beaten
and kicked Sloan into insensibility.
An examination OF the injured man
showed that three ribs on the right side
and two on the left side had been frac-
tured and that he had suffered other in
juries. His condition became gradually
worse until the end came last night.
The coroner's jury did not fix the re-
sponsibility for Sloans death in the YER
dict that was rendered after the inquest.
Sloan was committed from Shasta
county in April. 1911. He was 55 years
old. So far as is known he had no rela-
ffves
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ROSE ADOPTS Land
OF BLOOMING ROSE
With Attorney CIayburgh oI
Montana, Former Milwaukee
Mayor Will Locate Here

Said the former mayor of Milwaukee
are you doing in California;"
Replied the wise man from Montana
to the former mayor of Milwaukee: Il
came to get seem sunshine, to escape
the storms and the snow"
And then both nodded wisely. For
the former mayor of Milwaukee, David
A. Rose, and the wise man from Mon
tana, ]. p. Clayburgh, had come to the
conclusion that here was a pleasing
winter prospect-here a man might
work and thrive and, while toiling, find
delight.
Rose. who was for five consecutive
terms. mayor of Milwaukee, met Clay
burgh yesterday at the Palace hotel.
Clayburgh is from Helena. He is con-
sidered the most eminent attorney in
the mining districts and has yearly
delivered a series of lectures at Ann
Arbor on mining law. He Is here try
ing case before the court OF appeals.
And so the question as to the reason
- ~A~AA 'AoA~ ~oi4AC NJ WArii tAlCy AuEt
Unexpectedly yesterday.
Rose told of blizzards in the middle
west and the freezing degrees regis
tered in his own home town.
I'VE remain eight months of the year
within DOORS" he said. "and two months
in the summer time have to sleep in the
open air with the electric fans whiz-
zing. Here in February one does not
even need an overcoat at theater time'
And the attorney Of Montana nodded
and told a similar tale about the cold
and dismal north. The former mayor
supplemented his description of the
inconveniences of the eastern climate
with the hope that in San Francisco he
might find residence and a permanent
home. The attorney agreed that the
exposition city was just the place
Right then the two entered into an
agreement. A partnership was formed
Milwaukee will lose a citizen 1t hon.
ored five times as it's chief executive,
and Montana will lose its most brilliant
lawyer. The windows of some tall sky
scraper along Market street will shortly
convey the information to the busy
passersby, Rose & C1ayburgh, attor-
neys."
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CONFERENCE HELD ON
NEW HARBOR SURVEY
Oakland Delegation Meets Fed.
eral Engineer

OAKLAND. Feb. ga elegation
from the Oakland Chamber Of Com
merce. comprising Secretary Al A. Deni-
son and Chairman G. B. Waddell. ". III.
Metcalf. George G. Pardee, w. w. Keith
and G. E. Randolph. was in conference
this morning In San Francisco with
Colonel =. fl. Rees of the United states
engineers regarding the new survey OF
the harbor to be ordered by congress.
1t is proposed to widen and deepen the
channel and establish basins at the
eastern end OF the harbor and at var
ious points between there and the
mouth. 40 that large vessels may turn
and make their way out Of the stream
with their own power.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
DELINQUENT PROVIDERS
PUT TO WORK BY JUDGE
Oakland Jurist Bound That
Families Shall Not Suffer

OAKLAND, Feb. 2s.-Two prisoners
of the county jail, serving sentence for
failure to provide for their families,
were set to work cleaning UP rubbish
in Judge Wells court room, now un-
dergoing alteration. thereby putting
into effect Judge Wells scheme of a
chain gang for such prisoners.
When presiding last year in the
criminal department. Judge Wells
strongly urged the board OF supervis-
ors to appropriate $500 to start chain
gang, the money to b paid to depend
ent families at the rate of $3.50 a day
while their delinquent breadwinners
were at work. Chairman Mullins re-
fused on the ground OF economy.
Several prisoners are in the Jail after
pleading guilty to this charge under
the new felony law. but J. Dooley and
Robert Gillespie were the first to be
set to work outside the jail walls.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
SATHER HOMESTEAD TO
BE AMUSEMENT PARK
Plans Made for Miniature
"Coney Island, on Property

OAKLAND, Feb. 2S.-Plans are being
made by the Bruguiere company, con-
trolling the holdings of Mrs. Josephine
Bruguiere, Francis Bruguiere and the
family, to whom the old homested prop
erty of Mrs. Jane K. Sather reverted at
her death several months ago, by which
one of the historic properties of this
city will be converted into a public
amusement park. The plans are in the
hands of the local managers Of the
estate, Major r. p. McLennan OF San
Francisco and l. L. M. Salisbury of this
city.
1t is planned to make the property a
miniature Coney island. The property
is valued at about 100000. The plans
call for scenic railway surrounding
the property. miniature railroad
threading the concessions, a theater,
dance hall and many other concessions
The public will be admitted free to the
grounds.
On the death of Mrs. Sather the prop
erty reverted to Mrs. Bruguiere, her
stepdaughter, by the will OF Pedar
Sather. Mrs. Bruguiere was Sather's
daughter by his first wife. She lives In
Newport, N. j.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
SHOWERS ARE COMING
CheerUpl SaysWeatherMan
Wet March to Make Up
For Dry February,
Is Prediction

San Francisco wants rain, and, more
important still, the broad country at
its back needs good wetting. While
this month has been unusually dry,
Prof. A. G. McAdie, the weather man,
says that there is not the slightest
cause for alarm. The showers are
coming. Next month will make up
for the dryness of February, and be-
fore summer the grass will be as
green and crops as good as in any
other good year.
Though the precipitation thus far is
below normal this year, Meade set
all fears at rest yesterday, when he
declared that there is no cause for any
one fearing a scarcity of rain in any
portion of the state.
The growing impression that the
present season would prove a record
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
FOREMAN CATCHES AND
BINDS THREE SUSPECTS

ALAMEDA, Feb. 2S.--w. R. osgood,
a foreman for the American Dredging
company, which has dredgers at work
in the estuary, took into custody to-
day three men, He said that he de-
tected them in the act of stealing an
anchor chain belonging to the company.
The men had loaded the chain into a
boat and were pulling away when Os-
good overlook them In a launch. Two
of the men jumped overheard and swan
ashore. George Anderson. who re-
mained In the boat. was bound hand
and foot by Osgood and taken ashore.
Osgood then obtained an automobile
and, giving chase TO the other two men.
George Foster and Henry Gaines. cap
tured them and bound them together
with rope He then took the two to
the Oakland city Jail.
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said
this Distinction and that dry February
usually followed ~ wet March
RAINFALL McAdie In
hundredths
inches fallen already this While February has been exceptionally
will doubt
with showing will be made before July
Februarys had less than the
month Weather show that whenever there has been
invariably followed exceedingly March
matey half of but that this will be enough
likelihood districts depending will
The northern said McAd will have
moisture because Of the light precipitation.
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GRIEVANCE OF MOBILES AIRED
Charge Against Broker Of South
Tsceeiol Dispdtch TO The Call

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.--Lady Alfred
Paget Bishop Francis Moslyn and other
British mobiles accuse Henry f. Hunt
ington of Los Angeles of false and
fraudulent representations" in the sale
of stock.
The plaintiffs claim to have lost
many thousands Of pounds in the merg-
ing of the National Steel and Wire
company into the National Consoli-
dated Wire and Cable company. They
want the latter corporation declared
Illegal and the original stock returned
them.
Judge Hand. sitting In the federal
district court, today signed an order
authorizing John L. Grifith and Rich
ard West Acott United States consul
general and deputy consul general in
London, as commissioners to examine a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
CHURCH CHOIR TO GIVE
CONCERT AT EBELL HALL
Affair Benefits Cadet Corp and
Veterans VIII Aid

OAKLAND, Feb. 2s.--Music lovers are
looking forward to the concert of old
time melodies to be given by the choir
of the First Congregational church in
Ebell hall tomorrow evening. The AGAR
Is under the direction Of Alexander r.
Stewart and is for the benefit of the
cadet corps of the church.
The program will he followed by a
dance. which will be governed by leap
year ettiquet.
The program will be in two parts
with an intermission Of selections from
the bohemian Girl by an orchestra.
Mrs. Alfred c. Read. formerly Miss Ada
Bibby Of stage fame, Will give read
ing, "The Spinning Wheel Courtship."
A quartet containing two veterans of
the civil war will sing "Tenting To-
night" and the. Soldiers Farewell"
The finale will be furnished by the ca
det corps and band.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
HAMMOND PREDICTS
VICTORY FOR TAFT
Counts on 700 Delegates Favor
able to denomination in
Convention Of 1850
Finds Women in Favor Of Re-
turning President for Four
Years More

Taft on the first ballot Is the con-
clusion John Hays Hammond. mining
engineer and special representative of
the president at the coronation Of King
George. has arrived at after a thorough
study of the political situation. After
spending two weeks in California in
close touch with rren prominent in
state politics, Hasar.ond left for the
east last night co sffdent that Califor-
MIA would join New England and the
south and send d saexates pledged for
Taft.
AT present Taft supporters can
count on more than 700 delegates out
of convention or 1.os0." Hammond
said last evening Thar is in itself
enough to guarantee his nomination on
the first ballot. The president will
New England. and an equal percentage
of the delegates from the southern
states. While we are sure of large
following in the midJle west, we do not
depend on that support We are sure
of Colorado and Oklahoma. or the
southern states, Texas alone seems
doubtful.
'
although my name has been mentioned
fors the vice presidency 1t is hard 10
say who will be the running mate of
Taft.
NO DARK HORSE THIS YEAR
There will be no dark horse this
year. Had La Toilette remained in the
race, Roosevelt might have come along
at the last hour aud stormed the con-
vention. There is no possibility of a
stampede. The former president has
declared himself. His announcement
has not fired the nation to enthusiasm.
From now on Taft will continue to gain
strength. He is stronger than he was
three months ago.
No attacks could be made against
the president on his record. Many re-
publicans attacked him on the ground
of availability. Many thought that he
could not win against d strong demo-
cratic candidate. Bur the democrats
have developed great weakness and in
the process of eliminas ion, it is hard
to settle on just who n, yht- be success
ful in the race. Champ Clark certainly
can not carry New srk and is not
strong in Washingforf He is over
rated and would lose1 strength on
the platform. s
WOMEN VOTERS F0H rAI.
What we expect OF California is
chat the progressives--for Taft is a
progressive shall unite with the regu-
lar republicans to send delegations
TO Chicago, pledged to Taft. / am al
Californian and believe that my people
the men and women of California
should ont of simple gratitude return
Taft to the White House He has been
more than any other occupant of the
presidential chair, the constant friend
of this state.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
AGRICULTURAL SECRETARY
TO LOSE OFFICIAL HEAD
Taft Offers Wilson's Portfolio
to Three Men
ISbeciaI Disnatch 10 &c Cnnl

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.-The Call cor
respondent learned tonight that Presi-
dent Taft has offered James WILSON,
portfolio, that of secretary of agricul-
ture. to three different men since the
Florida everglades scandal was taken
up by the house committee on expendi-
lures in that department, and that as
soon as his successor is definitely deter
mined upon Wilson will leave the cab
met.
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long list of prominent English people.
The plaintiffs allege that they invest
ed moneys in the National Steel and
Wire company because of the false
and fraudulent representations made
concerning its value by Gubbin & Co.,
London at the instance of Mr. Hunt
ington, the managing director and vot-
ing trustee of the corporation
The National Steel and Wire company
was organized February 4, 1912, with a
capital stock of $4,000, 900, which later
was increased to s1o,ooo,ooo, half pre-
ferred and half common
The plaintiffs allege that from its in
ception the company was insolvent, and
for short time quarterly dividends
were paid on the preferred stock, not
out of any funds lawfully available, but
only for promotion purposes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-29
THIEVES DEPART IN
AUTO With $4,000
About 10000 in Safe Over
looked by HoIdup Men in
Early Morning Raid
Especial Dispatch 10 TIE Call

lSpecldf Dispatch TO he Call
SAN JOSE, Feb. 2S.-Posses in au-
tomobiles are securing the roads of the
county in search of two robbers who
entered the bank of James A. Costa
about $4,000 after binding and gagging
the proprietor.
Costa's predicament was discovered
by Henry Ballaris. representative of
Shapiro & Co. of San Francisco and a
business associate of the banker, who
found him tied to a chair in the rear
of the place and gradually choking to
death. a gag having been forced into
his mouth.
Rallaris cut the gag and the bonds
holding Costa and then summoned the
police. When they arrived the banker
was able to talk and told a thrilling
story.
Surprised at Work
Il arrived at the bank about 7:so
o'clock to straighten things out a bit
for the days work." said Costa. After
opening the safe 1 went over to my
desk and sat down to work. The street
was crowded with teams and people.
and although was alone, / expected
no trouble. I had hardly started when
I heard some one approaching. looked
up from my desk and saw a man with
two revolvers. one in each hand. leve1ed
at me-
Throw UP your hands; don't speak,
or I'll shoot said the man.
1T didn't take me long to comply.
could not reach my pistol. as ii was
at the other end of the bank, near the
cashiers desk. The robber then made
me walk. with my hands still up in
the air, into room at the back of my
office.
Gagged and Bound
Roughly throwing me into chair,
he drew from his pocket some straps
and cloth. with these he gagged and
bound me- He then left the room, and
the next saw was Henry Ballaris. as
he came rushing into the room He
took out his pocket knife and cut me
free. Ballaris then telephoned to the
police and the sheriff's Office.
II certainly think that it was some
one that was thoroughly acquainted
with the bank, as he seemed to know
his way about. can not recollect ever
having seen the robber before AS a
matter of fact. / don't think could
identity him If / saw him, as I was so
badly scared at the time. and all that I
could see distinctly was two big re-
volvers.
TWO MEN IN HOLDUP
'.As best can remember. the man
who held me up was of medium build
and dark complexioned. with a black
mustache. He was dressed in a black
suit. / think he was. of Spanish de-
scent. He was not bit nervous, but
very cool and deliberate.
II am certain that there were two
men In the holdup. although / only saw
one man, but can distinctly remember
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