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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-16
SPECIAL EDITION OF THE
TIMES.RECORDER WILL Be
PRESENTED TO DELEGATES
Two Special Cars Needed to Take Americas Boosters
and Their Noise To "ThG Next CapitaI". business
Rivals Forget Competition and Pull Together for
AmeriCuS and Sumter County.

Cne hundred and fifty ova boosters for Amercus and Sumter
county left this morning for Macon took two special cars to
transport them and their the Next Capital They left as
delegation from the local Chamber Of Commerce to attend the
meeting of the State Chamber of Commerce.
Before the will have behind the towers of Wesleyan Col
ege (mony hee) Macon and every delegate the con-
venon will have been impressed with the fact that Americas the
Gves South Georgia The delegation went loaded down
with literature and advertising novelties and with determination t..
Put good days work for Sumter and its capital city.
With ever-smng Fess Gardner their head they presented
noble picture they boarded the for the Central City Law
ye, DOCTORS merchants Chiefs all there with purpose
mind--TO BOOST AMERICUS. Prominent capitalists will
distribute dodgers eminent dvnes will pin booster del
cgaes business rivals will forget competition and pull together for
Americu The slvey tongues of distinguished members of the
local bar will exo the virtues and advantages of city Every
body will have thing in view-TO BOOST AMERICUS.
Two thousand copies of this edition of The TmesRecoder will
be distributed the delegates from the different These viii
ideal home dpop business city, manufacturing metrop
ols in fact the BEST CITY IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA.
If Amercus doesn't make impression the whole state through
the delegates the will be because every mothers
of them both blind and deaf The boosters going there deter
mined full day work for the old and Sumter county
All together now LET'S BOOST AMERICUS AND
SUMTER COUNTY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-16
Speakers Of Ability Addressed Meeting Of Representa-
tive Citizens of Sumter and Other Counties, S,--Many
Good Suggestions Made Along the Lines Of SClen-
tifiC Farming and Crop DVersifiCatiOn Great Ben
Gfit Will Be Derived

When, two weeks ago, The Times-Re
Vofder suggested Alfalfa Day" for
Americus under the auspices of the
Chamber of Commerce, the proposition
HleI with instant favor, but its most
Enthusiastic advocates hardly dared to
expect of it the splendid success real
iAeu Yesterday when probably one hun
urea and fifty of the representa- se
farmers of Sumter and neighboring
COUNTIES assembled at the courthous e
u listen to the distinguished speakers
VINO mad been invited to address them
"'on lines of advanced agriculture.
0utNfor the very inclement weather
Tie attendance would have been much
al ger Withal, the meeting was a most
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-16

Mr.. Hastings eloquently and force
fully urged diversified farming as a
correction for this great mistake in
our present method of all-cotton farm
ing.
Mr.. Hastings was followed by NJ.
Charles ]. Haden, of Atlanta, chair
man of the Georgia State Chamber Of
Commerce, who delivered a practical
address upon farm Investigations and
concert of action between the farmei,
the banker and the merchant the
three are interested in one great COM
mon cause.-the states development
and advancement along material lines
Sumter, Mr.. Haden said, stood second
in the 14S counties of Georgia in agri-
cultural progress, and there was no
reason why Sumter should not hav'
first place in the lineup.
Mr.. Edmund ]. Fielder, of South Car
olina, representative of thel German
American Nitragin Co., of Milwaukee.
spoke most Interestingly upon the sub =
ject of plant and soil foods, demon
strating how nitrogen was most es-
sential in land building and crop food,
especially in the production of alfal'a,
clover, peas, beans and other legumes.
Mr.. Fielder exhibited a small can IF
"Nitragin," the discovery of German
scientist, and very largely used in soil
iroculation, which in very condensed
form supplies nitrogen to the ground
and insures better results. Mr.. Fel-
der's scientific discourse was one of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-16

Mr.. J. F. Jackson, agricultural agent
of the Central of Georgia railway.
Each speaker was thoroughly fanil-
lar with the subject he wished to dis
cuss and "a feast of reason" and flow
of good, sound practical suggestions
was the meeting in it's every sense. AL
falfa had it's part therein, but other
pertinent topics were discussed as well
Mr.. Hastings, the first speaker, pre-
sented his argument forcibly in d
statement entitled, "a Statement of Ac-
counts; The People of Georgia, in Ac-
count With the Northern and Western
armers," being upon the line of debit
and credit between the two sections.
The farmers of Georgia purchased
last year from the farmers of the west
said Mr.. Hastings, food supplies to the
|
amount of $172,496,O00' To pay this
debt we raised in Georgia 100000
bales of cotton, which, with the seed
were worth 100000, or lacking
S37 ,496, 600. of being sufficient to pay
for the supplies consumed in producing
that crop.
Put in terms of an ordinary bust
ness statement this is the actual show
ing for Georgias cotton farming bust
ness last year. Theoretically, the
speaker said, Georgia has been max
ing cotton and buying grain, but The
books do not disclose that to be :
fact. The theory, Mr.. Hastings said
would not bear the sunlight of inves
tigation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-16

the best of the occasion, and the many
questions propounded by his audienc :
evidenced the deep interest manifest
ed in his remarks upon the cultivation
of alfalfa, vetch and similar crops.
Following Mr.. Felder's very inte"-
esting address, Mr.. George Byrne, OF
the Manufacturers Record, entertain
ed the assemb lage with a helpful talk
Continued on Page Eight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-16

successful one and beneficial to great
degree, the careful attention given the
speakers eyidencing the very deep in
terest felt by farmrs in the subjects
discussed.
President C. ]. Clark, Of the Ameri7
Gus Chamber of Commerce, presided,
while Mr.. E. A. Nisbet very gracefully
introduced the several speakers, in
cluding Mr.. H. G. Hastings, of At
lanta; Mr. c. ]. Haden, chairman of
the Georgia State Chamber of Com
merce; Mr.. George Byrne. of the Man
ufacturers' Record, Baltimore; Mr.. Ed
mund A. Fielder, of South Carolina;
Mr.. ]. A. Pride, industrial agent of
the Seaboard railway, of Norfolk, Va;
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20
CASTOR Happenings.

The people in this part of the county
are having some rain.
Some of the farmers are beginning
to gather their crops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Pound, of
Gilbert, visited their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Pound.
Mr.. D. H. Huckbee and mother
visited Mr.. William Sightler. ofroute 8.
Mrs. Lue Roster and daughter, of
Charleston, are visiting relatives in
and around CASTOR.
Mrs. Mary Sightler dined with Mrs.
Emma Goodwin Sunday.
Miss Satie Roster, charming young
lady, is visiting Miss Lessie Goodwin,
on route /.
Misses Adell Trasis, Bertha Fallaw,
Lille and Bessie Sightler and Bertal
Price were the guests of Miss
Vashti Sightler.
Mrs. Juria Goodwin has been i'll for
a few days, but is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. E.. E. Martin has
moved out in the country and we miss
them in our little town.
Sunday School at Sandy Run every
Sunday at 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. Gary Goodwin made a trip to
New Brookland on business.
u NO NEE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20
Another Cue at Leaphart's
Store.

We will give first class Barbecue
at Leaphart's Store on Saturday, Aug.
80, 1918. Good music will be furnish
ed by the best band of the county.
A photographer, w. T. Steel, will be
on hand to take your picture. We
have secured the services of an expert
cook for the occasion. Come out and
enjoy good dinner and the best
music you ever heard. Prices for din.
ner will be reasonable.
BERLEY LEAPHART,
43-pd. JOE MAILMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20
ABSORBENT COTTON
PLANT IS DAMAGED
Southern Aseptic Laborato'
ries at Capital City Suffers
Fire Loss of About $4,000
Was Insured.
ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND

Columbia, Aug. 13.-The Southern
Aseptic laboratories plant, 800 Huger
street. was destroyed by fire today,
with the exception of the wing con-
tanning the most expensive portions of
the equipment, which was saved. The
loss is estimated at about $50, 900
which is partially covered by insur-
ance. The capitalization of the COM
pany is $4,000. The product IS ab-
sorbent cotton and the plant will
probably be rebuilt, as it is the only
manufactory of the sort in the South
ern States.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20
Death Of Rev. W. A. Julian.

Leesville, Aug. l9.-The Rev. W. A.
Julian, for many years pastor Of
various Luthern churches in South
Carolina, but lately Of Melrose, Fla,
died this morning at the home of his
daughter, Ars. 8. O. Ballentine. He
was nearly s3 years old. Up until
shout 20 years ago he served churches
In Newberry and Lexington counties
and was recognized as preacher of
1nnsusl ability. The funeral will be
conducted tomorrow ats p. M. from
( the LeeHiile Lutheran parsonage and
his body will be sent to Lake City,
Fla, for burial.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20
Oliver-Courtney.

At 9 O'Clock Saturday morning Miss
Aline Oliver and W. B. Courtney were
married at the Methodist parsonage
in Swansea, surprising their most inti-
mate friends, as the affair had been
kept so quiet.
Tne bride is the oldest daughter Of
P. M. Oliver and is an attractive and
accomplished young lady.
Mr.. Courtney is All interprising
young merchant in Swansea.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20

List OF letters remaining uncasled
for in this Office for week ending Aug.
s1s, 1918:
Gentlemen-Mr. Johnson Little,
These letters will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office Sept. 1, 1913, if
not called. for before. In calling for
the above. please say advertised" :"
giving date OF list.
.sss..5 8. J. Leapheart, P. M.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20

A Card of Thanks.

Please give as space through the
columns of your paper to extend our
heartfelt thanks to our friends
and neighbors, who so kindly
assisted us during the short sickness
and death of our dear little babe.
May Gods richest blessing rest upon
each and every one, who came to us
in our bereav ement.
Sidney Nichols and family.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20
Chaingang Guard Kills Negro.

Chaingang Guard Kills Negro.
Augusta, Ga., Aug. 16.-That he
literally beat negro conyict to death
is the charge resting against Albert
Sorgee, superintendent of the Aiken
county chaingang, according to infor-
nation received here. The negro.
John Hendricks, it is alleged died fol-
lowing whipping administered by
Sorgee, and Sorgee, placed under ar.
rest ON warrant charging murder,
has been released from the Aiken jail
on $1,000 bond
Sorgee, it is said, does not deny that
he whipped the negro, but his friends
claim Hendricks, who had been sent
to the ehaingang to serve compare
lively short sentence, was sick when
he was received at the camp and that
he died, not from the whipping admin
istered, but from disease. Members
of the dead negro's family had the
warrant issued for Sorgee He will
be given preliminary hearing before
Magistrate Smoak in Aiken Tuesday
morning.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20
Negro Lynched in Georgia.

Morgan, Ca, Aug. 15.--Robert Lo-
welt, q negro held on the charge Of
killing two white men, was shot to
death IN jail early this morning.
4 mob oTelpoWered fifteen guards,
L,Yctt was arrested several months
ago fos TIE murder of Ben Shields and
NJ. r. Wilson. tte has been ii Albany
end Macon tor eafekaepiDG. r." ""
h"'H.';: =, -" tr:aI ,netr":7l..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-20

Ny farm for rent 2 miles n&s@ &c
Chaplin, s, @. Good six room dwelling
and good out buildings. For other in-
formation apply to Mrs. F. L. Schwartz,
LEXINGTON S. &. j. I'd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
COLLEGE EDITORS WANT
MICHIGAN TO COME BACK

The return of Michigan to the Big
Nine" conference will be made posi-
BILE If pans that were arranged at
meeting of the Association Of West
ern college Editors. which was held
at the Hotel LaSale yesterday after
noon, materialiGe.
The association was organized last
year for the purpose of promoting har-
mony among the western colleges and
universities through editorials and to
roster a social and fraternal spirit in
athletics and other college education.
We met today" said l.. Toulme,
president of the association and editor
of the University of Michigan Daily,
TO devise ways and means TO have
Michigan eleven returned to the Big
Nine conference. We feel that the
differences existing are slight and may
ne overcome vii ProTCr diplomatic
tactics. We shall return 10 our respec-
tive fields and begin a campaign of
pacification seeking the return OF
Michigan's warriors to the confer
ence.'
The work was portioned among
those present with instructions TO
make a careful canvass of condition
in each community ard to report their
findings at another meeting TO be call
ed by President Toulme
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13

New York, Sept. 13.-Manager Nc
Graw of the Giants is grooming his
pitching staff in preparation for the
worlds series. He believes he has q
bunch of boxmen who can put it over
the classiest of Connie Mack's twirl-
ers, and the critics generally seem to
agree with him.
Mathewson, Marquard, Demaree
and Tesreau, the quartet of Giant
hur.ers likely to be called into action
have, when permitted 20 go the route,
limited their adversaries to 2.O6 runs
per contest and to 7.3S hits per game
the figures for the Mackmen being
LIB in tallies and 6.12 in bingles.
judged from their 1918 performances,
the Athletics pitchers are likely to
strike out more men than the Giant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
HOSE DROP FINAL
TO MACKMEN,7 Is
Leaders Trail Sox Until Sew
enth, Then Clean Up on
Rescuer Russell.

Philadelphia, Sept. 13.-Callahan's
lack of confidence in Joe Benz beat
the White Sox in the final of the year
here yesterday when a win looked like
the easiest thing in the world. After
twirling nearshutout ball for six chap
ters, Benz suddenly wavered in the
seventh with the sox four runs to the
good when he filled the bases. Rus
sell was called in but he couldn't
rescue, and before the side was re
tired six men had clattered over the
pan. This made the score to and
no runs went over after the Inflated
session.
If ever the Sox should have won a
game they should have taken this one
They drove Plank to cover in the first
inning, made Pennock quit in the third
and gave Houck a fine drubbing in
the seventh. On these twirlers they
assumed a bulge of five runs, while
the Athletics could do nothing better
than score once on Benz in the second
inning and this because of an error
by Lord. Had Benz been allowed to
remain, az he should have been, he
might have come through with flying
colors, but Cal was afraid TO trust
the Butcher Boy with even four run
advantage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
THREE-I LEAGUE Is SURE
TO BE REORGANIZED NOW

That the Three-E Eye league will have
a recognized circuit as well as new
president in 1914 is deemed certain,
according to the opinions that have
been expressed in the various cities
of the circuit. All over the sentiment
is strong against A. r. Tearney. Ii
is authoritatively stated that if the
election of president was held at this
time, Tearney would receive but one
vote and, possibly. two. Rowland, of
Dubuque, is said to be for him, and
Quincy might cast its ballot for him.
Whether or not sentiment will change
between now and the time of the Octo-
Der meeting remains to be seen.
J. T. Hayes, of Davenport, and Jim,
my Boyle, the Battling Barrister of
Danville, are mentioned as Tearneys
successor.
Tearney's term expires this fall.
Some interesting political affairs are
expected to bob up between the pres
ent and October Bloomington Bull
letin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
HEAVY SCHEDULE
FOR ROACH M EN-
Rock Island Independents to
Meet Strongest Teams
in Middle West <
PLAY FIRST GAME OCT. 5
Team Has Hard Row to Hoe-Spring
Valley and Moline oIympics
Want Dates.

The Rock Island Independents viii
play their fist game OF the 1918 sea-
son Sunday, Oct 5, at Exposition
park. although as yet the identity of
their opponents has not been disclosed.
The fourth practice will be held at
Expo park tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock, and all men who are candidates
for the team are urged to turn out
The squad is rapidly rounding into con-
dit;cn and from all indications, will
bs the equal if not superior of the
winning 1912 aggregation.
Manager John Roach is working
hard on the schedule, which will be
one of the stiffest in history. There
will be but few easy games, and the
local men will have to show class to
make record as good as last year.
HARD GAMES AHEAD.
Among the teams to be played are
Spring Valley, Peoria Socials, Musca-
tine, Joliet, Rockford Badgers and St.
ambrose college. The Moline Olym-
pics will probably have one of the
strongest teams in the state this year
and a game will be scheduled with
them, probably some time in Novem-
Der. The Illini club of Moline and
the Davenport Independents are also
anxious to try conclusions with the
local squad. The strong Columbus
Junction team, which held the Inde-
pendeEts to a 1910 score last year, has
written for a game, and it is likely
that the Junction men will be accom-
mo lated.
The members of the local team are
elated that the city has purchased
Island City park, and hope to secure
the field for their contests this fall,
as was the case last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
Manager McGraw and his pitching staff.

artillerists and also are likely to is
sue more passes.
Tesreau seems to be the only gen
erous individual On the Giants hurl-
ing staff. In IA complete games he
has franked 81 men. Mathewson has
issued only 10 complimentaries in %
compete contests. Marquard in II
full games has passed II men, and
Demaree in 10 games has handed out
10 passes.
Demaree is expected to win as many
games in the coming series as either
Mathewson or Marquard and more
than Tesreau. He has pitched steadier
ball this season than anyone else on
the Giants hurting staff, and the team
seems TO hit better when he is work
ing than when anyone else is on the
mound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
Senate PAGES See Game.

Washington, Sept. Ex-senator Will
liam E. Chiffon is the fairy godmother
of the United States senate pages. He
Virginia legislature and has a kind
place in his heart for the youngsters
Last winter Senator Chiffon took all
the boys to be circus, supplying them
with car fare, peanuts ana pink lemon
ade. Yesterday he supplied tickets
for the Washington Cleveland game.
AS the senate was not in session Cap
tain Edward Halsey and Joseph
O'Toole, who are in charge of the SEN
ate pages, took charge of the delega-
ton. No more lusty-lunged rooters
were on the field as the Nationals
trimmed Cleveland, 6 TO /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13

BY KENOSHA CLUB
Boston Heavyweight offered
Chance to Meet "Cleve"
Hawkins Soon.

II plans now under consideration
mature Samuel Langford, the Boston
"Tar-Baby," globe trotter and seeker
after fortune and favor in the heavy
weight ranks, will be seen in action
at Kenosha. Promoters in the Wis
ccnsin city yesterday offered Langford
a chance to appear before Chicago
followers of the game with Cleve
Hawkins. local colcred light heavy
weight, his opponent. Hawkins a.
ready has signified his willingness 10
brave death by taking a chance with
the negro terror from Boston and it is
now up 10 Langford.
The calling off Of Langford's bout in
New York and his inability TO con
meet with any Of the hopes" because
Of the stand OF the eastern boxing
commissions leaving him without
many lucrative bouts and this may
force him to jump at a chance to mix
with Hawkins. Cleve should give
Samuel a hard time, inasmuch as
Cleye trained Langford on several &C.
. tdS-DllS anu hllONS Tue sly le anu ulN-
ing accuracy of the Boston negro.
Then Cleve is clever, fast on his feet,
and can hit hard enough to make
Langford know he is fighting.
Should LangfoTd accept the offer
made Inn by the Kenosha match
maker the bout will be staged within
two weeks. Hawkins is in Minneapolis
al present, working with some novices
al club in the northern city. but he
will return to Chicago Immediately if
the match is made. Langford has
never fought in Chicago nor before a
Chicago crowd and the Kenosha pro-
meters figure they can fill the house
/ if these two get together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
HICKEY TO MAKE BROWNS
A UNIQUE BASEBALL CLUB

ST, Louis, Mo. Sept 13.-The ST.
Louis Browns, with Branch Hickey at
the managerial helm. probably will be
the most unique baseball team IN eth
er Of the major leagues.
Branch Hickey as a leading y. NJ. c.
A. worker and Sunday school teacher
has some fixed ideas regarding the
running Of a baseball team that I'M
doubtedly will conflict with the ideas
Of the men making up the Browns;
in other words, the team will be run
on Sunday school principles.
Hickey objects 20 Sunday baseball
and in HIS major league career never
took part in a Sunday contest. He
believes in his players keeping early
hours and reporting for work early in
the morning. No more Joy parties for
the Browns.
Every member OF the team VIII be
expected TO breakfast at o'clock IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
OLD BARE KNUCKLE
SCRAPPER IN CITY

Jake Kilrain, former sparring part
ner of John L. Sullivan, and one of the
few surviving members of the old
school of bare knuckle fighters, was
in the city last evening and was en-
tertained at the Rock Island club. His
tory has it that Kilrain and Sullivan
went SO rounds or whereabouts in
France years ago, and the weapons
were bare fists. Later they fought a
long battle down in Louisiana. Kill
rain is well preserved and seems to
have lost none of the old time pep
per"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
MAPLE LEAF TAKES
WORLD HYDRO TITLE

London, Sept 13.-The British motor
boat Maple Leaf ", owned by L.
Mackay Edgar and representing the
British international motor boat tro-
ply, popularity known as the Harms
worth cup, in a series of races con-
Guided yesterday over a course in Os-
borne bay, Isle of Wight. The finish
was as follows for the course of 32.4
nautical miles:
Maple Leaf W, 4O:1O2-5; Ankle
Deep, 1925; Crusader, 1880 2-5.
The American boat Disturber, own
ed by Commodore James H. Pugh of
Chicago, and the Despujons l.,
French, crossed the starting line too
early and thus lost a lap each. The
first race of the series was won by the
Despujons II. on Wednesday. Her
time was ABA.
The Maple Leaf ", by winning two
of the three races in the series, retains
for Great Britain the trophy which she
won on Huntington Bay, Long Island
last year. Ankle Deep, an American
representative, owned by Count Cast
mir Mankowski of Lake George, was
the second boat to cross the finishing
line today. II. Hollingsworth's crusad
er, a British entry, was third.
William Hale Thompson of Chicago
congratulatdng f. Mackay Edgar on the
Maple Leafs victory today said thai
America would challenge for the
Harmsworth trophy next year wher
he hoped the United States would b,
represented by speedier boats.