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The evening world., 1912-09-20

Melstede went to the apartment house
ana saw Miss Price and witssn. witt
son. as IL wishing not to obtrudc. with
drew little. The detectives heard the
girls story, and Kellar. glancing at
Wilson. happened to say to his CON-
panion:
That fellow looks Just like George
Wilson. wanted In New York"
Wilson was out OF the room, down
the stairs and out OF the house before
the other detective could reply. In
three minutes the wires were humming
and the Atlantic City and Philadelphia
nolice were on the trail.
The Tombs fugitive was arrested by
Police Lieutenant Haines and Police
man Mcdowell at the West Phaladel-
phia station OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road as he stepped carciessiy or an
Atlantic City train. lie made no re-
slstance. but laughed and said:
"Oh, sure, I'm George Wilson. I'm
the man who escaped from the Tombs,
and I'm the man who robbed Miss Price.
i had spent so much money on her
/ had to get even some way; so I went
to her room late last night and pointed
pistol at her. While she put her
head under the cover I got the goods.
Say. I could hardly keep from laughing
In her face at breakfast this morning
when had to offer her my sympathy.
But she's a nice girl. Any way. she
wanted to se a burglar"
HE'S MUCH AMUSED At HIS Es.
CAPE FROM ToMes.
Wilson was highly amused over his
escape from the Tombs. He told the
story over several times, and liked II
so much that every time he told Il he
embellished 1t with new details.
How did you get Hollihan's revolt
ver?" he was asked.
'Oh," said Wilson, II picked his
pocket at the recreation hour. He
never missed IL. Then. that evening. I
made him unlock the cell door. and he
escorted me to the door leading to the
court yard. made him open that. and
then I locked him in an empty cell.
1t was no trouble after that to scale
the wall and Jump into tho street."
Wilson insisted on a good job when
having his photograph taken for the
Rogues' Gallery. He did not appear to
be at all upset at his recapture, and
said all he did object to was another
term In prison.
In their pursuit of Wilson New York
detectives on a half dozen occasions
missed their man by only q few min
utes. In this pursuit. marked at vari-
GUS stages by fresh crimes, which the
detectives were too late to prevent. the
police were guided by two clues. The
first. human one. was a pretty blonde
OF whom the burglar was so enam.
ored that he recklessly kept her with
him--a telltale on his movements.
The second clew lay In a popularity
OF Wilson's speech and methods. Al.
ways affable while collecting the val
tables of the frightened victim whose
bedchamber he invaded. he invariably
left behind the warning:
You must promise me TO keep quiet
for Ave minutes. And you had better
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02
GEORGIA MUST
Push EDUCATION
Claimed Child Labor Law is
Openly Violated

Atlanta, Ga, March Mrs. Warren
Boyd, an active worker in behalf OF
the Improvement of conditions sur
rounding the poor children of Georgia,
has thfs to say concerning present con-
| ditions
The staggering figures of illiteracy
( in Georgia, even in the cities. show
what Georgia needs in the way of
schools, and more than anything else,
compulsory education. Not only do
certain counties draw more money
| from the state for schools alone than
| they pay in taeXs, but the school at
tendance in these counties is ilgnter
and the illiteracy greater than in 9th
er sections Of the state. Compulsory
ednucation is the only thing that will
remedy the other. Just think of it. the
average salary of the Georgia school
teacher is only $3.50 a year and she
| doesn't get that until six months after
it is due"
If | were saked to give the one big
argument in facor of compulsory edu-
| cation, should say it would be thai
| Georgia can never take hear proper
| rank with other states until illiteracy
is stamped out Until we have COM
pulsory education, we will be a lag
gard state. A large mass of the peo-
| pie will be inefficient. If they can't
even read and write, how can they
hope to advance? 1t is this situation
that makes per capita values in Geor-
git so low in comparison with other
great agricultural states. That is the
| big argument for compulsory educa-
ton. The state can never advance
rapidly until we have it.
1T has grown popular to say that
much of the talk about very small
children working in the cotton and
wooden mills is magazine fiction, but
that it is not true AS far as Georgia
is concerned, the child labor law
might just as we'll not be on the books
| We have no factory inspection to see
| that the law is enforced and as re.
uslt it is a joke. | have time and time
again seen children under eight years
or age working in the mills. They are
called helpers and their names never
appear on the payroll. The law is
absolutely disregarded, but the mil
owners are more secretive about chile
labor than they used to be. That is
all"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02
HOW ONE
WOMAN WON
Her Health and Strength Back
Again by The Use Of Cardui.

Tampa, Fia.-fn letter from this
city, Mrs. E. G. Corum writes: 81 was
all weakened and worn out with wo-
manly troubles My husband brought
me some Cardui as a tonic, and, from
the first day, it seemed to help.
| had almost lost my reason. but,
thanks to Cardui, l did not. Soon, |
felt and looked like new woman. l
think the remedy is wonderful. /
recommend it to my friends, for have
received great benefit from it.
Cardui acts specifically on the weak
ened womanly organs, strengthening
the muscles and nerves, and building
them up to health.
1t helps to refresh the worn-out ner-
vous system and relieves the effects of
overwork, both mental and physical.
Fifty years successful use fully
prove the merit of this purely vege-
table, tonic remedy for women.
In every community. there live some
who have been benefited by Cardui.
The beneficial effects of this time
tested woman's remedy, soon show
themselves in many different ways.
Try it.
N. B. Write to: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatta.
sosEA Medicine Co., Chattanooga. Tenn for Special
anstriictions, and 64page book Home Treatmena
Fs Women sent In plain wrapper on reouest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02

each year to Canadian Northwest may
be informed of the greater advantages
and opportunities to which they may
turn in this country. 1t is estimated
that in the last fiscal year the emigra-
ton of American farmers from the
United States to British North Amer
lea exceeded 10000 persons.
The information gathered by the di-
vision concerning the splendid oppor-
tunities for agriculturists in the var
ious states will be made available to
Americans who contemplate emigrat-
ing to take up land in other countries
1t is considered that every farmer in
duced to remain in this country
through the presentation of accurate
information properly vouched for, is a
gain in the way of promoting a bene-
fetal distribution of aliens and others.
Last year the assistant chief of the
division visited Ohio, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Mich
igan to confer with the governors and
other state officials. AS a result of his
efforts, Ohio established a bureau of
farm labor, and is arranging to coop
crate with the division in it's work
The division is preparing for general
pamphlet, setting forth
briefly and correctly the opportunities
offered to agricultural settlers by the
Ftates and Territories. To this end
the state governors have been asked
for information on he following
points:
Are there any public lands, such as
government, state or school lands, ol-
IN to settlement? If so, their extent
and bow they may be procured; the |
principal products and resources: the
'hvsical characteristics and the elm
tie"
The replies received are Gerry en-
'ouraging and evidence keen interest
n the subject.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02
Catarrh, Asthma, Colds and Catarrha
Deafness Quickly Go

Here are some symGtoms of catar
rh # Won have any of them get rid OF
t'"m by breathing HYOMEI; it is guar
ra teed to Danish catarrh.
IS your throat raw?
10 you sneeze often?
Is your breath foul?
Are your eyes watery?
Do you take cold easily?
Is your nose stopped up?
Do you have to spit often?
Do crusts form in your nose?
Are you worse in damp weather?
Do you blow your nose a great deal
Are you losing your sense of smell ?
Does your mouth taste bad morn
ings?
Do you have dull feeling in your
head?
Do you have a discharge from the
nose?
Does mucus drop in back of throat ?
Complete HYOMEI outfit, which in
cludes inhaler, $100, extra bottles, if
needed, so cents at Murray & Hooks
Pharmacy and druggists everywhere
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02
TRYING TO KEEP
FARMERS AT HOME
Uncle Sam Should Try to
Move Them South

Washington, D. c., March Ito
stop the emigration of American farm
ers to Canada, to find farm work and
homes in the United States for admit
ted aliens and native Americans, and
to insure practical, equitable, and
beneficial distribution of workingmen
among the States, the division of in
formation, Department of Commerce
and Labor, is diercting all its energies
majority of the state departments of
agriculture and state boards and bu-
reaus of Immigration have met repre-
sentatives of the division to form a
system for the general distribution of
admitted aliens and other residents of
the United States.
1t is believed that a plan soon will
be mapped out whereby the thousands
OF American farmers who emigrate
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02
Macon County Has Primary.

Montezuma, Ga, March 1.-The pri-
mary held in Macon county resulted in
the nomination of julie lion over
John Query for solicitor of the City
court by 121 majority. Dan Hicks de-
feated Bunk Childs for sheriff by two
majority. All other county officers
were reelected without opposition.
They are, clerk of Superior court, C.
A. Powell; ordinary, A. c. FELTON,, tax
collector, w. c. Johnson; tax receiver,
L. p. Clark; treasurer, w. J. Griffin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02
MULES EAT UP PROFITS OF
WASHINGTON, GA, CAR LINE

Washington, Ga, March lin this
age of electricity for urban transpor-
tation, the day of the "huy burner mo-
tor is past. The Washington Street
Railway Company, which for twenty
years has operated mule cars in this
city, is removing its rails from the
streets. OF late years the mules ate
up all the profits even at 10 cent fares
and no transfers, and the compan1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02
L. :. BUREAU OF LABOR
WILL GO TO LAWRENCE

Washington, March 1.-The bureau
of labor will make an immediate in
vestigation of the wage and working
conditions at the textile mills at Law
renee, Mass. report says the party
will leave Washington today for the
strike-ridden city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02
SUSCEPTIBLE
TO, SPINAL MENINGITIS

New Orleans, March Negroes, on
account of their habits and environ
nents, are far more susceptible than
whites to spinal meningitis, if condi-
lions in this state can be taken as
typical Reports from various boards
of health show far more colored per-
sous afflicted and death rate among
them greatly in access of that among
white patients.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-02

decided to quit business. But one
other hay burner" system remains
in Georgia-that of the Covington and
Oxford railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
REVIEW WORK OF THE YEAR AT TALLADEGA
Business Men Plan Get-To- gether Banquet Early in
 Coming Year

Talladega, December 11.-(Speeial)- Plans are on foot to have business mems get together banquet early in the coming year for the purpose of better understanding, chance of looking for ward, etc. At this banquet the progress of the city in the past 12 months will be Illustrated with stereopticon slides. talks and illustrations, and her promise for the future shown in a graphic and novel way.
 Argument is being heard before J. F. Camp, probate judge, in the suit of the Interstate Power company to condemn certain lands lying in and near Talladega springs and to pay damages from over flow by reason of the erection of a dam by the power company. It is assumed that the building of the power dam in Coosa or Chiffon county will back up the waters of Coosa river to a point above Talladega Springs.
 The holiday trade in the city has opened with rush. Many of the windows dis play beautiful arrangements of holiday goods.
 The local charitable organizations are not forgetting the poor in planning for Christmas. Opportunities are given for contributions by boxes placed in public places and by private solicitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
THOMAS H. BROWN
 SUCCUMBS AT TROY
Editor of Herald Dies Sud- denly Following Attack
 of Heart Failure

Troy. December -(SpeciaD.- Thomas II. Brown. editor of. the Troy Herald, is dead at his home here. His death came suddenly as a result of heart failure although he had been i'll for about three weeks. MT. Brown, who was 6l years of age, was an ex-confederate soldier, having been in Jackson's corps in the Army of Virginia. He came to Pike county shortly after the war and has been leading citizen for long period of years.
 MT. Brown was a prominent figure in political circles and represented this county in the last state legislature. Several years ago he founded the Trey Herald a semi-weeSly newspaper, which has been a great success. He was pres ident of the Pike County Fair assoca- tion and staunch member of the Meth odist Episcopal church. He Is survived bp his wife and two sons, Wilbur and Ariosto, of this city; two daughters. Mrs. Pete Brooks, of Banks, and Mrs Smith of Thomasville. Ga, and three sons in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
TUESDAY BIC DAY IN
 HISTORY OF DECATUR
Opening of White Way and Aviation Flight Feature
 of Programme

Decatur, December 1i.-(Speclal)- Yesterday was one of the biggest, If not the biggest, days Decatur has ever seen. It marked the commencement of a new era for Decatur Several thousand visitors were in the city from far and near
 The occasion was the opening of the great white way in Decatur And the celebration was success in every re- spect.
 Two successful fligh.s were made during the afternoon by Aviator Brind- ley. the noted brdman in an aero plane. He flew all over the city. cir cling around here and there at will
 At night the lights were turned on the great white way along Bank street Both the lights and the birdman In his airship were a revelation even to the natives. But few people in the great crowds had ever seen a white way or an airship. During the day brass band from Cullman furnished music.
 Everything was free 10 the people. The business men of Decatur paid all of the expenses solely for the enter. tainment of the people They are to be congratulated upon their enterprising spirit.
 Max Berman the well known hotel man, has opened an European hotel on Lafayette street In the Icchols- Broadus building. He was formerly proprietor of the American hotel here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12

Right now both factions in the party are trying to reach an agreement whereby Senator Challenger will be made president pro tempore of the Sen ate through the remainder of this con- gress. It is expected that a few of the senators who bolted the ticket and be- came simon-pure progressives by en- tering the party organized by former President Roosevelt. will refuse to join this movement, but they believe that there are enough republicans of tho old brand to put it through. An effort will be made to agree upon this plan this week, and if it succeeds, it will be taken as sign that the two factions of the party-who still call them selves republicans-are trying to get together; then they declare, it will be time enough to consider ways and means for a general "get together movement
 On account of the opposition of the republican insurgents at the last ses sion. the republicans failed to elect president pro tenn. with the result that Senator Challenger and Senator Bacon of Georgia divided the honor and al ternated in presiding over the Senate in the absence of the Vice-President This arrangement still exists, though as a matter of fact Senator Bacon oc- cupies the chair the major portion of the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
FIRST PAYMENT ON
 NEW ANNISTON JAIL
Initial Payment Authorized by Cal hOun Commissioners Amounts
 to S8S99.20

Anniston, December 11.-tSpecial)-At the session of the board of road and rev enue commissioners for Calhoun county at the courthouse Wednesday a measure was passed authorizing the payment Of the first installment on the new county prison which is being constructed beside the old jail on Gurnee avenue. The amount ordered paid was sss99. D, which will go to the Pauley Jail company at St. Louis.
 The Little-Cleckler Construction com pany, the Anniston contractors who are doing the work, have made considerable progress on the new building. which was recently inspected by the commissioners. and il will come up to all requirements of pr. Oates. state inspector, who condemned the old building. Bad weather conditions and inability to get material as ordered, however, have somewhat retarded prog ress in construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
But, Too, the Young Get Old
From the Baltimore Sun.


 What employment can we find for e1- derly men? From many sources comes continually the complaint that the man of 50 or 60 thrown out of a job cannot find employment. 'I found several va cancies that l could have filled well" said one unfortunate. but as soon as the employers saw my gray hairs they said. You are all right. l suppose. but you are to old for us.' This was the disposition not only in the stores and offices, but wherever manual or ordi- nary routine labor was acquired.
 Americans are inclined 10 shelye the old. The continual call is for youth. Some railroads and other large con cerns, will employ any person over 30 except in il managerial position. If the age limit is placed as low ns 35 we lose the force of millions Of effective workers. The Osler limit" of 60 years has proved too low in so many in- stances that the hale and hearty men of 60 and 70 can laugh at 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
WANT RURAL SCHOOL
 CHILDREN HEALTHY
Farmers Favor Introduction of Compulsory Medical
 Inspection

Union Springs, December 11-(Speeial9 ) Union Springs has had compulsory medi- cal examination of eyes, ears, nose, throat and mouth for six or eight months and the fact that sickness among children has been decreased an.l the general health improved on account of their mouth being placed in healthy condition.
 These facts have come to the ears of the well-to-do farmers of Bullock county and a movement is on foot to place this same inspection in the county schools and to that end addresses were made before the farmers union meeting at Bethel, near Union Springs, this week.
 The city of Union Springs today pur- chased an air compressor for the water works plant at a cost of $500. This was purchased preliminary to the installing of the stand pipe and sewerage system here which is also completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
.GU[LATT GIVES UP
 ID THE AUTHORITIES
Mayor Who Disappeared From Phenix City Asked
 to Resign

Girard, December 11.-Mayor Claud B. Gullatt of Phenix City, who was some time since indicted as accessory before the fact in an attempt to murder charge against number of parties in Colum- bus, Ga, and who was not to be found for some weeks after the indictment. and for whom Governor Brown offered reward of $1oo. has given up to the authorities and made bond for his ap- pearance in superior court.
 At a meeting of the city council of Phenix icty. over which Gullan pre- sided last night, the following resolu- tion was offered and unanimously car ried:
 Whereas, We. the council of Phenix City, deplore beyond expression the shame and humiliation brought upon our municipality by the reprehensible conduct of it's head officer. and desire in the most public and positive manner to express our condemnation of our may ors misbehavior in the premises.
 Therefore be it resolved, by the city council of Phenix City, that the said C. B. Gullatt be requested forthwith to resign his position as mayor Of PhenN City"
 After the reading of the resolution Mayor Gullatt resumed the chair and said that as no charges had been brought against him he would proceed with the business of the meeting. It is thought that he will not resign, as his legal counsel advises him not to resign.
 At the session of the Alabama confer enee just closed in Union Springs Rev. J. E. MeCann was returned to the Flu faula district as presiding elder, and Rev F. M. Lowrey returned to Girard as pastor with all the three churches of the city in his care. Rev. T. P. Fin cher of LaPine comes to Trinity church and Rev. J. W. Hammer goes from Trinity to Scale circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
CHATTANOOGA Y.W.C.A.
 WEARS COMPLETION

Chattanooga December 11,-(Spe- eial. .)-The officials of the local Y. w. c. A. do not expect to get into their new building before the middle of Feb. ruary notwithstanding the fact that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
Artistic Enthusia m

From the Washington Star
 'I always have stage fright" apolo- gized Mir. Stormington Barnes, when I assume new role
 Don't get nervous, replied the man. ager of the Crimson Gulch opera house. 'Only don't play anything but comedy. The last time tragedy was tried here the boys got excited and took sides in the fight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12

architects assert that the building will be finished practically at the first of the year.
 It Is not believed that the building will be finished before January Ia. while it will require at least q month to equip and furnish the building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
For Remembrance

From Fliegende Blatter.
 She-t beg your pardon. but I can't remember having met you before.
 He-Oh, yes. Last night at the ball some one trod on your toe. That was me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12
Advance in Crude Oil

Independence, Kan, December 1.-An advance of ? cents in the price of crude oil to IS cents a barrel was announced today by the Prairie oil and Gas com pany Other agencies met the advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-12

that the people of the city paid 5000 per year in increased insurance rates due to careless and defective building construction. wooden awnings, wooden shingles, etc.