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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-26
SERVIA and
AUSTRIA ARE
DANGER POINTS
MAY CAUSE GENERAL ROW
Serbs Still Insist That They
Must Have Port

London, Nov. -Plenipotentiaries
of Turkey and of the allied Balkan
nations held their first meeting this
afternoon to discuss the preliminary
The plenipotentiaries met at the
village of Baghtche, near Biuyuk
Chekmendio. in the center of a small
zone which has been declared neutral
for the period of the parleys.
Beyond an intimation that the
victorious invaders are prepared 70
modify their original demands in re-
gard to evacuation of Tchatalja lines
by the Turks, and also TO permit the
Turkish garrison of Adrianople 70
march out Of that fortress with the
honors of war, nothing was known as
to the discussions between the dele
gates.
While principals are thus engaged
in efforts to arrange a truce, prepa-
ration elsewhere for possible trouble
on a larger scale show no signs OF
abatement.
Intentions of the great European
powers undoubtedly remain peaceful,
but Austra-Hungarian procedure
seems to foreshadow separate action
which will render difficult the realiza-
ton of the plan of Premier Asquith
for the settlement of near eastern
questions as whole when the war is
over.
/ From Vienna comes the information
that the Servian war Office has re-
called all the Servian troops that can
be spared from the columns operated
In the neighborhood of Prizrend and
Monastir. The Austrians deduce from
this that Seryia is not disposed o
yield, and pacific settlement of the
Austro-Servian dispute seems to
them difficult of realization, if the
| Servian demands are maintained.
These were outlined by Premier
Pachitich for the Seryians this morn
| in He declared tnat minimum re-
quisite to Servia's nationad develop
ment and economic independence and
growth is free and adequate passage
to the Adriatic sea.
This, according to the Servian states
man, meant her possession of a stretch
of coast line of about 30-odd miles,
which would be added to the present
territory by strip of what was old
Servia.
This minimum Is declared to BE-
wholly incompatible with the Austrian
land Italian contention that Albani;
should be autonomous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-26
JNO. T.FERGUSON
SUCCUMBS TO
BRIEF ILLNESS
Died MONDAY OF PNEUMONIA
Prominent Resident Of Sum-
fer H S Passed Away

Hon. John T. Ferguson, one of Sum-
ter's prominent and esteemed citizens
and representative in the recent gem
eral assembly, died at $50 o'clock
Monday morning at his home in De-
Soto. The end followed an illness of
week with pneumonia and was not
unexpected, in view of Mr.. Ferguson's
condition during the past two days.
Mr.. Ferguson was valued and es-
teemed citizen for a long number of
years resident of Lee and Sumter
counties, and man who commanded
the respect and regard of all.
While a native of Florida, he came
to Lee county at the close of the civil
war, through which he served valiant
ly with a Florida regiment. He repre-
sented Lee during two sessions of the
Georgia legislature. and had put re-
Gently completed one term as ene OF
Sumter's representatives, discharging
every duty with ability.
For several years he has been a
resident of Sumter, having large inter
ests near DeSoto. For several years
Mr.. Ferguson was one Of the directors
of the State Experiment Station, giving
to that position his careful attention.
Mr.. Ferguson Is survived by his
wife, five sons and daughters. Mrs.
Minnie Boutwell,, Miss Mary Ferguson.
Messrs. Robert, Edward s. and Frank
Ferguson, brother, MIR. e. S. Fergu-
son, besides other relatives
The funeral will take place here
this morning at 10 o'clock upon ar
rival of the funeral party from DeSoto.
Camp Sumter, Confederate veterans.
the DeSoto Masonic lodge, Americus
lodge. No 13, and M. B. Council lodge.
No. 95, will unite in paying final tribute
of respect to one in life SO much es-
teemed.
The active pallbearers will be citi-
zens of DeSoto. The honorary pail
bearers Will be Messrs. Crawford
Wheatley r. E. McNulty, John Shelf
field, W. e. Mitchell. George Oliver, f.
A. Nisbet, F. w. Griffin, F.. A. Grifin,
C. R. Winchester, j. C. White, A. i.
Hamil. J. II. Harvey.
The funeral services at the cemetery
at 10:S0 O'Clock will be conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Simpson and Rev. ]. w.
Stokes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-26
IRE TO HOLD
The ELECTION
FOR TIE BONDS
JAN. q, 1918, is The DATE
Hot Discussion Of Question
In the Council

An election for the issuance of bonds
to the amount of $45,OOO for school
purposes and $4,000 for sewer extern
sion work was agreed upon by ordi-
nance at the session of city council
last night. The date agreed upon for
the election is January 21, 1913.
1t was found that on account of the
fact that a bond election cannot be
held within thirty days of general
election, one of which Is to be held
here December 10, the bond election
must run over into next year. Janu-
ary 81 was selected as the most avail
able date, as January 19 is Lees birth
day and legal holiday.
The discussion of the question was
precipitated by the notification given
by Alderman Allen, Immediately after
the minutes of the preceding meeting
had been read, that he would call for
a reconsideration of the action of coun-
Gil calling for an election to decide
whether the city would issue $4,000
of bonds for school purposes.
Mr. Allen said that he did not OPP
pose making the bond issue this large
on account of its not being worthy
cause, but because of the city's finan-
cial condition. The city owes, Mr..
Allen said, about $45,000, not including
about $4,000 recently borrowed for
completion of the sewer extension
work. Mr.. Allen said that this was
about twice as large an Indebtedness
for the city as he has known since he
has been connected with the council.
Alderman Council favored the entire
bond issue Of $4,000 He said he was
opposed to any halfway treatment Of
the matter The sum of $4,000 he re-
garded as little enough for the pur-
poses.
Alderman Allen then stated that he
would not oppose the issuance of the
bonds, but actively favor them If the
items of the expense account were
made known. The items of the ac-
count, as specified in the ordinance
calling for the bond election were then
read as follows:
$4,000 for School House In East
Americas.
$4,000 for School House In Brooklyn
Heights.
$1,000 for COlOred Schools.
$4,000 for Refund Account.
$4,000 to MOdernlZe FurlOw School
Total Issue Proposed $4,000.
Alderman Allen then insisted that
$4,000 be included for the purpose Of
paying back the money borrowed re-
Gently to complete the sewer exten-
sion work. With this addition the or
dinance calling for the bond election
was finally passed. 1t was agreed that
the bonds shall be issue in denomina.
tons of $1,000 each. TO draw Interest
at IL per cent. for thirty years.
Various details Of the proposed bono
} issue were brought up for discussion
: arouslng much interest, No session o
| council recntly has aroused such vita
Interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-26
BEAUTIFUL FURS
SHOWN TO-DAY
Largest Variety Ever Placed
on Exhibit Here

Mr.. E. K. Elwood, special repre-
sentative of VIM. Jackman's Sons, one
oI the most noted houses in the coun-
try handling furs, will be in the citv
today and will give a special demon
sIratlon and sale of furs at Charles l..
Ansleys store.
ms will afford an unusual oppor-
'uhlty to the ladies' of Americus and
the adjoining towns and country to
inspect the finest and most varied
ilne OF furs ever brought to this city.
All are the latest in design. entirely
new stock. and in the line are en-
Traced every possible variety
not only does this demonstration en-.
aole ladies' to enjoy inspecting a mag.
nlncent array of furs, even If the,
ao not purchase, but at the same time
~ gives a chance to match furs. films
- d suitable piece to go with the fur,
already on hand.
day. P'-' oniS '"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-26
GREEK SHOT
DOWN IN FRONT
OF HIS tent
KILLING At CARNIVAL GROUND
v. B. Blakey Takes Life of
5. SVOrOnOS

There were no additional develop
ments yesterday resulting from the
tragedy of Saturday night as a result
of which w. B. Blakey is charged with
the killing of Spiridon Svoronos,
Greek concessionaire with the car
nival company having an engagement
here last week. The shooting occurred
about 10 O'Clock and was witnessed by
many spectators.
In view of the fact that there were
witnesses to the shooting, no inquest
was held Sunday morning. Relatives
of the dead man arrived here yesterday
from Birmingham, his home, and the
body will be carried there for inter
ment.
Immediately after the shooting
Blakey left the carnival grounds at
Dudley park and came up town. He
gave pistol to friend, it is said,
stating that he did not need 1t. One
chamber of the revolver, it was said,
contained fresh cartridge. The other
cartridges in the cylinder appeared to
have been there for some time.
Only one shot was fired at the un-
| fortunate Greek. 1t struck him in tho
breast, and he fell into the arms of
one of his friends, exclaiming. For
nothing" and died within few min
utes. Svoronos had no weapon of any
| kind, not even a penknife, his friends
stated yesterday.
Svoronos, who was twenty-five years
old, conducted one of the carnival
shows with his sister The two were
in front of their tent Saturday night,
preparing for the next entertainment,
and the carnival band had just struck
up a lively air. Svoronos and Blakey,
in the meantime, were said to have
been talking for a moment together.
The ticket seller at the tent states
that he called to Svoronos to get upon
the platform to make his usual spell
or announcement of the attraction,
when a shot rang out and the unfortu-
nate Greek Teeled and fell into his
arms, as stated Blakey at once left
the grounds. He was not arrested un-
til an early hour Sunday morning.
From reports of the tragedy, gener-
ally circulated, il would appear that
the shooting was without provocation
Blakey was very much under the infiu-
ence of liquor, 1t was said, and had but
vague recollection of the tragedy when
arrested. He has resided here several
years and has family.
For some time past he has been en-
ployed as a linotype operator at To-
al Job office. His mother and other
relatives arrived yesterday from South
Georgia. The grand jury now In ses
sion will investigate the killing imme
diately.
Friends of the dead Greek are great
/ ly distressed at the deplorable affair
The carnival company is still in tn
| city, many members having been de
: tained as witnesses before the gram
jury and at the subsequent trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-26
fine MEALS
TO Be SERVED
ATTHE BAZAAR
DINNER and SUPPER TODAY
Fancy Dances On the Pro-
gram For Tonight

At noon To-Day lne pdAdaA CoHUuN'NO
by the ladies of the Hospital associa-
ton will begin its weeks program at
the armory hall From II m. until 3
D. m. a fine dinner will be served, the
following menu being a sufficient draw
ing card to fill the tables and tax the
capacity of the kitchen, especially as
the price is but so cents
Vegetable Soup. Crackers.
Barbecue Gravy.
Turkey. Cranberry Sause.
Dressing. Rice Creamed Potatoes.
Pickles. Chicken Salad.
Ice Cream. Coffee
Charlotte Russo. Cake.
From until 10 o'clock tonight sup
per will be served, the price also being
so cents, and the regular menu as
follows:
'Possum and 'Taters.
Salad. Bread
Pickles. Coffee.
Oysters Stewed or Fried.
Ice Cream and Cake.
In the event that 'possum is not de-
sired the patron of the bazaar has
the choice of turkey, chicken and bar
becue, the intention of the ladies be-
ing to send away every one fully sat
isfed.
Lunch will be served throughout the
day for 25 cents, very appetizing
lunch at that
The booths are all in readiness, full
of fancy work, clothing, etc, and will
draw many costumers.
A corps of winsome maidens will
ne in charge of the tables each day
and prompt attention Is guaranteed.
Those waiting on ,the tables today
will he Misses Rosalie Smith, Lynn
Mathis. Clara Willie Prather, Gertrude
HudsJ., and tomorrow Misses Mabel
and Blanche hawkins. Cecile Harvey,
II Louise Market The ladies superyis-
q ing the cooking and serving Will be
II Mesdames r. L. Maynard, r. T. Stack
house. W c. Gray, A. b. Campbell,
John T. Howell.
Each night this week an entertain
meat will be provided, admission 25
cents that will appeal to the public
Tonight it will consist of songs and
fancy dances and drills by the graceful
pupils of Miss Emma Chapman, in
Gliding Misses Alice Mcneil, Frances
Harper, Queenelle Harold, Lollie
Chapman, Marjorie Chapman, Ruth
Council, Elizabeth Council, Stella Ma
this, Mary Bell Van Ripper, Lolita Ply
sioc, Sarah Oliver, Jeanette Pearl
man, Mary Earl Barnett, Sarah High
tower, Alice Harold, Alice Johnson,
Ellen Estes, Katherine Turner, Char
4'tte Turner and Charles Lanier, Frank
Harold, Jr., Lawrence Physioc, Nc
Grady Oliver, James Davenport, Otis
Fhysioo, Carroll Clark. Roy Lindsay
Parker.
The entertainment tonight will be-
gin at 7;30 and conclude in time for
those deserving to attend the theatre
10 DO so. An orchestra will furnish
The accomplishments.
There is no charge for admission at
any time except for the entertainment
at night, when the fee is 25 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-26
NECK NOT BROKEN, BUT
FOOTBALL PLAYER BADLY HURT

Alma, Mich, Nov. 22.-Instead of
having sustained broken neck in last
Saturdays football game, as was re-
porter, Capt Johnson, of the Alma
college eleven, escaped with a few
bruised ligaments, II was announced
today. He is still in a serious condi-
tlon, however.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-26

York, Ala. Nov. 25.-The new elee-
tric plant here has been completed and
issncw furnishing lights here A
white Why will be constructed ia
January.
The bee., 1912-03-29
COMING BACK TO DARLINGTON
lContinued from Page i'd

unanimous call to the church at
Mobile, Ala. This is one of the most
Important missions In the South
fostered by the American Christian
Missionary Society. Finding them
faboring under a heavy building
debt, as we'll as several Hundred
dollars Indebtedness for current ex-
penses, he succeeded during the first
year in paying off the latter entirely
and in raising $1,000 toward repairs
and the building debtl9Iu objecting
to the acceptance of his resignation
the Board of officers declared, it had
been the most successful year in the
history of the church. During the
year the Woman's Missionary Soci-
ETY. conferred life membership on
both him and Mrs. Brazelton, sim.
liar honor having been conferred on
their eight year old boy, Howard
Jr., at Macon, Ga.
With such splendid record as
this the Church feels that they are
indeed fortunate in securing his
services. Following is list of the
splendidly organized corpse of Off
GERS who will assist the Brazeltons
in His work: Elders, }. r Rash and
j. B. Wyatt; Deacons, f. b. Arnold,
+. ID. Rash, e. j. Phillips, w. B.
Vinson, j. M. Oldham, w. l.. Phil
lips, H. d. Cowand, aud G. w. wy
att; Deaconesses, Mrs. F. B. Arnold,
Mrs. Theo Watts, Mrs. Il. S. Corey
and Mrs. j. l.. Long.
The bee., 1912-03-29
CoLoRED COLUMN.



Mr.. John Neaiy got his hand jam
med In y machine last Monday.
While the wound is quite painful it
is not thought to be serions.
Mrs. Lula Bibbs was visiting In
Springfield, Tenn, Tuesday.
Mr.. Theo q. Gebauer, represent
ing the Safe Sunday School Asso-
citation, gave very instructive
lecture and sterioptian entertain
ment at the Mt. Zion Baptist church
last Thursday night.
Ira Collins made business trip
to Evansville last Thursday.
The following progrem OF the
Hagar Chapter Eastern Star Lodge
will be rendered at the A. M. e. u.
church Sunday March 81 at $3.50 p.
m.
song-Bless Be the Tie That
Binds.
Scripture lesson-Rev. J. r.
Evans iaar
Music-Willa There Be Any Stars
in My Crown, li,gA
Prayer. srbsn 10
Reading-hysb mAmbers of the
Chapter.
sermon4bv Rev. owen Caring
ton. 'H'
Prayer.
Coilection-by sisters Patton and
Nuby.
The public is cordially invited.
Mrs. Pearlie Childress w. M.
MISS Emma Fowler, Secy.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Davis, of Terre
Haute, Ind, arrived In town Sun
day night. They will make this
their home for the summer.
Our sick people are slowly improv-
ing.
An ALI Fools Day Social will
be given at the colored skating
rink Monday night April /, 1912.
Proceeds fnr the benefit of the
A. M. E. ZION Church. A num-
Der guessing contest free. First
prize cake, second prize a pie.
The public is cordially invited.
Committee: Lula d. jackson
and K. B. Hawkins.
The bee., 1912-03-29
rON'T BE BALD
Nearly Any One May Secure Splendid
Growth Of Hair

We have remedy that has aided
to grow hair aud prevented badness
in SO out of 100 cases where used ac-
cording to directions for q reason
able length.of time. That may seem
like strong statement-it is, and
we mean it to be, and no one should
doubt it until they have Put our
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We are so certain Rexall "93'
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every instance where it does not
give entire satl sfaction to the user.
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic Is as
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1t is delightfully."- perfumed, aud
does not grease or gum the hair.
Two sizes, 5Oc. and $l.00. With our
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The bee., 1912-03-29
A Texas Wonder

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
aud cures diabetes, weak and lame
backs, rheumatism, and all irreRu-
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The bee., 1912-03-29
Opening a Success

Quite a large number including
several out of town people visited
the millinery opening of Barnes
Cowand & Co., Wednesday and were
delighted with the many beautiful
aud costly hats on display. Blake
'mores band of Hopkinsvllle furnish
ed excellent music and the souveu-
irs were white, pink and red carna-
.tions. Mrs. Harriet Browning dis
pensed the souvenirs in her charm
ing manner. Misses Margaret Mitch
ell and Pansy Rule assisted Miss
King, the milliner, in showing the
beautiful feminine head gear. This
was one of the most successful open
ings ever held by THE enterprisIng
firm ~
The bee., 1912-03-29
The World in Cincinnati

What's that? Did you say the
whole world has been concentrated
so as to be soon one city? Yes, that
is what they are doing just now In
Ohio Metropolis.
AS have taken my family there
to see it, want to tell you few
things about it so as to provoke you
to desire to go.
Music hall entertains the exposi-
tion and its great halls and lecture
rooms are admirably suited to the
occasion. Twenty-Five cents admits
you to the exhibits aud another
twenty cents pays for seeing the
Pageant.
Starting with the exhibits, you
are shown first a Japanese village
with its heather temple its stores,
it's home and lecturers tell you of
the meaning of the curios and YOU
are then given personally conduct
ed tour through the Japanese depart
ment. Next you step over into China
and return missionary takes you
into preaching station aud shows
you how he reaches the eyes and
ears Of the Cinnamon with the Cos
pei.
You continue your journey through
India, Africa, ThIbet, Palestine,
Mohammedan lands, then you go to
the other side of the building and
they show you the work in Alaska,
among the Indians, in Porto Rico,
in Hawaii, etc.
You can attend the Pageant either
in the afternoon or at night in the
great auditorium seating five thous-
and people.
Five acts are presented, srowing
the work of Christ in conquerint
the. World. With appropriate cos
tunes the best talent in Cincinnatti
and the surrounding towns come
upon the stage to overwhelm you
with claims of Christ as his mission
AIRY servants teach the Indians that
is better to love than to fight, to
teach the Africans the power of the
Love of Christ as embodied ia the
mind of David Livingstone to show
the abolition of the Widow Burning
to teach that Volcano by Its roar
ing does not necessarily call for
human sacrifices to be thrown into
it's orator. Finally the entire com
panY together with throng Of
children bearing palms assemblies
upon the stage and representing the
North East, South and West sing
the praises of Jesus around a large
Illuminated cross. The audience
stands and sings Praise God From
whom All Blessings Flow. and goes
away overwhelmed with the:thought
Of the Cocquering Christ. Do not
miss it, il you want a new vision of
Christ. at continues through April
9th. q. M. Bernard.
The bee., 1912-03-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear, There is only one
way cure deafness, and that is by constitution
alremedies. Deafness is caused by an inhamed
condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When lhis tube is iniamed yon save a
rumblng sound or imperfect hearing, and when
il is entirely closed, deafness is this result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out and
this tupe restored IS ils normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
inAamed condition of the mucous surface.
We will give One Hundred Dollart for any case
ofDelfness tcaused by cstarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls cararrh Cure. Send for circu-
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The bee., 1912-03-29
THIS is CERTAIN
The Proof That darlington Readers
Cannot Deny

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The bee., 1912-03-29

A tight feeling In the chest ac-
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The bee., 1912-03-29

equal terms with the rest of the
world.
Peace IN Cuba has been mains
tanned BY p word Of frisadly
Ysrning. YI
The railroads OF the cou~try
were prevented by an appeal to
the writ of injunction, from put
ting rate increases into effect.
The bee., 1912-03-29
Nineteen Miles a Second
H. d. CowAND.

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just thorough work that brings .'"od
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Druggists.