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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-17
ORDERS MAN TO PRAY
AND THEN KILLS HIM
at Just Had to Be-" Says j. l.. GeOrg
After He Shoots ii. j. Mcclellan

Savannah, Ca, Jfiy Isl. l..
George entered the room of Henry j.
McClellant, a boarder at his wife's
home this afternoon about O'Clock,
and with the words, Get down on
your knees and pray to your God, for
I'm going to kill you right now," shot
and mortally wounded McClelland,
who died in less than an hour after
wards.
He was shot in the body, the bullet
passing close to his heart.
After shooting McClelland, George
left the house and surrendered to a
policeman. He accuses Mcclellan of
undue intimacy with his wife, from
whom he had been separated several
weeks. He talked freely of the shoot
ing after being locked up and express
ed regret for his act.
at Just had to be-" he said.
Mcclellan as the son of Mrs. j. ].
Beck, of this city.
Both men ere employees of the streets
and lanes department of the city.
There were no eyewitnesses to the
shooting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-17
FLIES PARIS TO BERLIN
AT MILE-A-MINUTE GAIT
LetOrt Leaves Paris at 4:10 A. NJ, and
Is i'm Berlin in Nine Hours.

Berlin, July 16.-The French avia-
tor, Leon Letort, made a flight from
Paris to Berlin today without sto,.
He left the French capital at 4:10
o'clock this morning and landed here
at ITO in the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-17

present government.
The restoration OF tranquility,
Continued on Page Eight.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-13

Santa Ana, CAL, Dec. 13.-"Oh, we
had delightful ride,''' said Mrs. Mar
tin enthusiastically
Immense" added Mr. Martin.
Weren't you afraid?"-
mot bitw
Thus the parents of Glenn Martin,
famous aviator and aeroplane manu-
facturer, told of their recent. 25-mile
ride from Santa Ana to Long Beach
in their sons new four-passenger BIZ
plane.
"The whole town came out to see
us start" continued Mrs. Martin
YES" beamed Mr.. Martin, it was
as good as a circus. The photograph
ers from all the papers were there
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-13

Martin, who encouraged her son to t
and everybody cheered. When we
got to Long Beach it seemed that
half the town came to see, us land.
The Washington times., 1913-12-22

and if they do not hurry they will be
disappointed through not having their
machine for Christmas. Hurry up,
folks, you have no time TO lose.
One little fellow inquired today
whether he would be entitled to the
auto-bike if his mother subscribed to
The Times for ten months, instead of ii
being necessary 10 obtain ten monthly
subscribers. No. the proposition is not
the same. We must have ten separate
names. each subscribing to The Tirles
for one month or more.
Now, as a parting word, only two
more working days before Christmas.
Those of you who expect the auto-bike
to grace your Christmas tree should
get extremely active at once. Don't put
il off another minute; just get the nee
essary subscribers. bring them into this
office. and the machine Is yours.
Dear Editor: ! have been reading
about your auto-bikes. and would like
get It. / am eight years ole and go
Tolerant School.
JOSEPH F. SULLIVAN"
The editor takes pleasure in sending
you full instructions. by means Of
The Washington times., 1913-12-22

several resources on which We have
not drawn"
J0 10 a iate huUr this afternoon there
had rot been any delay 1T handling tho
outgoing mail. Packages for local de
livery were bsiug taken care of mucn
more eNpeditiously than had been oY-
pected 40 sigas of the congestion re
ported in other cities were to be seen
mere
We are not even having any COLI
sestion AT the windows for receiving
packages" said Mr.. Merritt. 1--WE
have from fifteen to nineteen windows
running.
Mr. Merritt saii that Christmas post
>:ards were keirS put in the mails IN
great numbers today. and that it would
greatly aid the postal employees if per
sons mailing several cards at once
would fasten them together with rub
bcr band.
The Washington times., 1913-12-22

which YOU may obtain an auto-bike,
just the same as other little boys and
girls are doing.
Dear Sir: II the contest IS not over,
would you please send me Information
how to earn an auto-bike?
GLADYS WYCKOFF.'
No, there is still time in which you
can obtain an auto-bike. Gladys, only
you must get busy at once.
Dear Times Editor: I have wanted
an auto-bike for a long time. and please
send me the directions how to get one.
Hoping to hear from you real soon,
GoOd-by, JAMES ASWELL.
Glad to hear from you, James; we
have already sent the directions.
My Dear Editor: ] see your notice
In The Times that all VINO want the
auto-bike will have to hurry, or they
will be disappointed. AS / want one
very bad, / am writing to you at once
so you will send me the blanks and full
instructions.
FRANCES POOLE"
All right. Frances: we hasten to send
the blanks to you.
The Washington times., 1913-12-22
Bars Small Road Cases
From Federal Courts

without debate today s.ths senate
rassed bill to prevent railroad com
penies transferrins cases involving
claims Off ioss or damage from the
state courts to the Federal courts anless
tie amount involved exceeds &-o0o Sen.
ator Shields reported the bill from the
judiciary committee 1t is in substance
the measure recently introduced by Sen
ator Kenyon. Widespread demand fer
the legislation has come from numerous
States, especially from Iowa aad else
where in the middle west
The Washington times., 1913-12-22

ings and grounds may be granted Dy
the board upon such terms and coadi-
tions as II may prescribe.
The board is authorized to accept.
upon written recommendation Of the
Superintendent OF Schools the free and
voluntary services OF the teachers and
other educators and lecturers. social
workers, officers of the United States
and District government. and voluntary
gifts of money in aid Of SUPPLEMENTARY
education. civic meetings. social centers,
and centers of recreation and play
grounds. II is provided that teachers
of the public school shall not be re-
auired or compelled to perform any
such service or to make any contribu-
tons for such purpose.
The Washington times., 1913-12-22
Want Schools Opened
For Citizens Meetings

With request for its enactment, the
Commissioners sent to Congress today
the bill drafted by a committee. of
which Margaret Wilson. daughter of
the President, is chairman, providing
for the use of the school buildings as
social and recreational centers. The
mesaure extends the control o. the
schools by the Board OF Education to
Permit the use of the buildings and
grounds for supplementary educational
purposes, civic meetings, playgroundy1
and for free Public Library branches
during vacation as well as the school
year. The privilege Of using the build
The Washington times., 1913-12-22
AUTO-B|KE EDITOR
HAS MANY REQUESTS
Bv the AUTO-BIKE EDITOR.

This is emphatically the Auto-Eike
Editors busy day. From the hour of
opening his office this morning until ihe
hour OF going to press. youngsters
singIy. in pairs. and in groups trooped
into The Times office. each of whom
had ready the completed list of ten
names and was ready to claim the auto
bike
1t seems that the editors warning has
been needed hy most OF YOU boys and
girls, but there are still a few who
have not vet turned in their blanks,
The Washington times., 1913-12-22
CAPITAL. POSTOFF|CE
SERVICE NOT TAXED

In spite II the encTmouS volume or
5usiness-parcel pVAt having resulted in
an increase o. fuzzy GO per cent over
last years bus.ness-ofGcials OF the
Washington City Pos,cffce said this
AFTERNOON tnat the facilities for han
ding the mails had not Yet bene taxed
We do not EXPECT any congestion in
washington. said Postmaster Mer-
l!tt. Everything is being dispatched
slmost as rapidly as usual, and we have
The Washington times., 1913-12-22

Te Cure . Cold In One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets
Druggists refund money ~ IL falls to cure Z
". GROVES sixnatrrs b on each bex. -
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-17

Star is that She IS a dear, simple,
dolly-loving kiddy.
I travelled all the way to New
Rochelle, N. Y, to see her. When
I got to the big Thanhouser.
studio this $1OO-a-week kiddy
had just been burned up" in
picture!
Of course, she wasn't really
burned at all, but the thin, pink
dress she wore actually caught
fire and was full of big burned
patches when I saw it.
Course, if I'd really burned
I'd been scared, she confded to
me as she wiggled into another
whole dress. But I never sure
enough get hurt, you see"
Marie and I fell in love at first
sight. When she whispered to
her mother to invite me over to
dinner so I could see her dollies
and ''doggums" and the baby ALI
gator, I was happy.
My little hostess went ahead to
the big apartment where grand
ma and mother and sister all live,
to announce my arrival to
cookie. " Her home is bright and
coy. The, first things I saw
were a violin and mandolin on
the piano.
ooh, yes, that's my violin"
she volunteered. 'And this is my
tricycle-and-do come in here
this is my playroom and my dear
dolly family"
There was a whole cOuch-ful1
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-17

made Mares acquaintance IN the
pictures gave her.
Isn't he cute?" she cried, as
she grabbed it up by the tail and
scratched its head.
The canary cage was next, and
then Marie's collection of her
own pictures.
Oh, yes, and I mustn't forget
to tell you about Toodlums Than
houser Eline! He is a French
poodle and Marie's constant play
mate. He was a Christmas gift
from Mr.. Thanhouser. Maybe
you've seen the movie pictures
called "Doggie's Debut" a play
which was written especially for
him. He eats when Marie eats
and whines when he can't go
where she goes.
Besides being a successful NOV
ing picture player, Marie some
times acts on the speaking stage.
She is a clever imitator, too.
You'll remember her holding
poor puss by the tail in the pic
ture called "The Commuters
Cat;;" as "Dan Cupid" in the
"Tempter" and as cleo" in
"She."
When Marie and I parted she
was dressed for a visit to the real
theater. In her beautiful white
fur coat and bonnet, with hands
tucked into big white muff, she
looked like little queen.
Goodbye, Marie, said, hold
ing out my hand, grownup fash
ion.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
CONSU[TS
WITH REPUBLICANS
No Objections Made to Pros
pective Nominations in Sew
eral of the States.

WASHINGTON, April 30.-The presi-
dent today put In one Of the hardest
days of work since he has been at the
White house. He talked with a number
of callers greater than ever before and
dispatched as much work for the week
as possible. In order to prevent his de-
parture for New Jersey tomorrow on a
two-day speaking trip from interfering
with national business. Before he leaves
tomorrow he Will have a three hour con-
ference with western senators about the
tariff
He spent much time in the discussion
OF prospective appointments, although he
was busy with the Japanese situation,
Senator Poindexter Of Washington had
the most extended conference Many
submitted to the senator by the presi-
dent, the Democratic organization OF
Washington having let 1t be known that
Republican, his Judgment on matters of
appointm ents would be accepted,
Senator Cummins OF Iowa was con-
suited about the prospective appointment
of Louis Murphy of Dubuque, Ia, as COL
lector Of internal revenue for the north
ern district Of that state, while Senators
La Toilette and Stephenson OF Wisconsin
the appointment Of Joseph 2, Davies of
Madison. Wis. secretary Of the Demo-
cratic national committee, as commission
er OF corporations. No objections were
recorded.
The presiden made the usual inquiry of
courtesy Of Senators Oliver and Penrose
OF Pennsylvania concerning the nomlna-
tion, expected to so to the senate tomor-
row, Of George w. Guthrie as ambassador
to Japan. Mr. Guthrie was once mayor
Of Pittsburg, and is the Democratic state
chairman OF Pennsylvania,
A large list OF postmesters Is to be
sent to the senate tomorrow, The presi-
dent talked with Secretary McAdoo about
the colleCtorship Of the port of New York,
but no announcement was given out, ex
cept that Frank X. Polk, McAdoo's can
didate, had withdrawn.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
SLAYER Of PHAGAN
GIRL NOT YET NAMED
C. w. Epps, a l5-year-old
Newsboy, Tells Interesting
Story to Coroner's Jury.

ATLANTA. Ga. April 3o.--Without
reaching a verdict as to the cause OF the
mysterious death of Mary Phagan, whose
mutilated body was found Sunday morn
ing IN the National Pencil company $
plant. the coroner's inquest WAS adjourned
tonight until tomorrow afternoon.
Interest today centered chiefly in the
testimony OF G, w Epps. l5-year- OLD
newsboy. Dpps testified that Mary Pho
gan had requested him TO call at the
pencil factory on several occasions. be-
cause. she told him. Leo NJ. Frank, super
ntendent Of the factory. had sometimes
rushed out OF the factory ahead of her
and wluked at her ~ she went past
Frank is under arrest in connection with
the case
Young Epps. who lives near the home
OF Mary Phagan. testified that he came
to the business section with Mary Pha
gan Sunday morning. He testified that
they parted near the pencil factory. with
the understanding that she was 10 go
there. get wages amounting to Sl.60 due
her. and meet Epps to- witness the Me-
mortal day parade
The witness testified that lie waited FOR
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
SECOND ATTEMPT
To MURDER MADE
Stick of Dynamite Dropped
Down Chimney; Family
Feud Is Recalled.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune
CRIPPLE CREEK, April 3o-what
Is believed to be second attempt TO
| murder and wreck a home here oc-
CURED shortly after midnight when
stick of dynamite attached to a piece
Of wood was dropped down the chimney
OF the house occupied by Mrs. Nora
Barnum, within three blocks OF the
tered by an explosion carly Monday
morning when the wife and stepdaugh-
ter or Bacon were instantly killed and
he was injured SO badly that he has not
regained consciousness since
Circums tances In the lives OF the
Bacon and Barnum families during the
last six months are being recalled by
their neighbors and brought to the at
that the Barnums did not live happily
together and that about six months ago
Barnum filed a. suit for divorce, making
sensational charges against his wife:
These We're not pressed for q time and
their three-year-old daughter continued
to live with relatives.
1t is said that Bacon was instru-
mental In pressing charges against Bar
mum, accusing the latter Of beating Mrs
ribs was broken.
The first husband OF Mrs. Bacon,
from whom she was divorced-W. ]. Da-
yidson-was formerly mail carrier in
Lark City. 1t is said that Barnum left
the Bacon explosion.
The authorities apparently are 10th TO
connect the explosion at the Bacon
Barnun home until Bacon is able to tell
what he may know. Physicians say he
Is slowly recovering,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
POPE Plus ABLE TO
WALK DOWN STAIRS
First Time Since His Recent Illness
That Pontiff Has Been Able to
Leave His Apartment.

ROME, April 30,--The pope sat today in
an armchair at his desk In the large H.
brary OF the state department. This was
the pontif had been able to leave his
apartment for the floor below. In the Ia 81
week he has gained much In strength,
and the removal OF the restrictions placed
upon him by his physicians has cheered
him greatly.
The pope sent for Cardinal Merry del
Val, the pspal secretary OF state, to sur
proffering his warm congratulations
urged the utmost caution. The pope re-
marked that he could not be more pru-
dent, because, although now quite we'll
he had postponed the reception OF sew
eral personages on important affairs for
several days more
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
EXEMPTION CLAUSE
BITTERLY DENOUNCED

WASHINGTON, April So,-Repeal of
the exemption of American coastwise
vessels from Panama canal tolls and
an amendment to place all coastwise
vessels doing an interstate commerce
business under the regulations of the
Interstate commerce commission. was
proposed today by Representative Brit
ten Of Illinois.
tIn my Judgment said Mr. Brit
ten, speaking Of the exemption. "that
provision was one of the most unfair,
unjust. dishonorable, high handed and
iniquitous things congress has ever
dono, palpable, fraud in the interest
Of the interests, ~
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
SENTENCE OF BANKER
MAY BE SHORTENED

WASHINGTON, April 30-Attorney
General McReynolds recommended today
a conmutation to one year OF the five
ker vice president OF the Union Ma
tional bank OF Dallas, Texas, for vio-
lation OF the national banking act. SEN
ator Sheppard Of Texas. who appealed
to Mr. McReynolds to recommend a
pardon, announced tonight that he ex-
pected to see President Wilson on the
case next Monday. Walker was con-
from a Chicago bank with which the
Union bank did business without show
ing the transaction in the banks state
lnent. In his trial the borrowing was
shown to have been done with the con-
sent OF the directors OF the bank, wal
ker's sentence will begin Immediately IL
President Wilson does not delay 1t or
issue pardon. He will be eligible for
parole in nine months.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
TWO LODGERS DEAD
AND FIVE MISSING

KANSAS CITY. April 3o.-Twenty-
three mon were trapped in a fire here this
afternoon that destroyed the Helping
Hand annex, mission lodging house.
occupying an old four story building here
Two are known to be dead Five others
are missing and their bodies are believed
to be buried In the debris.
The dead:
Fred Watkins, SO years old; body not
recovered.
Joseph Sanders, 55 years old; died from
burns after being taken TO the hospital,
Twenty OF the men employed about the
place at night were asleep on the third
and fourth floors when the fire broke out.
To Peter Kltnls. a one-armed inmate. is
due credit for having saved the lives Of
several of the dodgers.
He dragged half n dozen OF the sleepers
from the rooms and aroused others bare
ly In time to allow them to escape.
A cigarette dropped from a. window in
the rear Of tho building on a straw pile
is believed to have started the FIRE.
Sfroef car mon " hiu Nav day i 5,poa
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
DEPARTMENT STORE
EMPLOYEES TO STRIKE

BUFFALO, n. Z. April 30.-Fifteen
hundred department store employees
met tonight and voted to strike tomor-
row for increased wages and shorter
hours. They organized under tile name
OF the Department Store EmpIoyees as
sociation. The demands. which will be
presented tomorrow, arc for an eight
hour day, with Saturday half holidays
in June, July, August and September
and minimum wages OF SIS for men, sS
for boys. girls and women and SIS for
drivers and chauffeurs. 1t is claimed
that bundle counter clerks now receive
from $3.50 to 90 week and that the
wage OF The girl and women clerks is So
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
BUSINESS PORTION
OF TOWN DESTROYED

BENNINGTON, Neb, April ae.-Airnos,
the entire business portion OF Remington n
was practically destroyed by fire carly
today. dozen buildings were destroyed
or badly damaged. Including Pauson's
opera house, the Offs and Bennington ho-
tells, the German Lutheran, church and
Wittes drug store, The loss is estimated
at between 100000 and $50 900.
The city council was la session consld-
ering a proposed bond issue for the build
ing OF wateTworks when the fire alarm
was given.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
For Burns. Bruises and Sores.

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01

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This is shown by the increase in sales
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
9 Route Improved Passenger
Service.

Pacific Limited, a new transcon-
\ (no extra fare) train from
10 California, was inaugurated
~ 3. This train carries stan
'1 tourist sleepers, dining cars
observation sleeper and free re.
ehair cars, all electric lighted
Ogden at 7:05 a. IN. daily Salt
S;4o a. m, arriving in Los An
Az a. NJ, next day, giving pas
daylight trip through Utah,
'es never heretofore been offered
<kaveling public. The chair car
Is very attractive, especially
|sengers between Salt Lake and
Utah, where the train stops,
'eeper from Ogden insures space
<h passeners.
other good trains operated ara
angeles Limited through from
galiy, leaving Salt Lake at s
na arriving in Los Angeles at
~. The next day. This train
: ,standard and tourist sleepers.
the best of eYery'
pe overland Express, leaving
Ae at l1:50 y, N, daily and ar,
Los Angeles at Z a. m. second
earrylng standard and tonrist
snair cars and diner through
sae excursion tickets to Cali.
~ an % DC on sale daily June ! to
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
THREATEN INVASION
Colorado Springs Dispatch
Says Bands Are Being Mo-
bilized in Salt Lake.
Special 10 The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. April
3o,-Five hundred Industrial Workers OF
the World are mobIlzng at Salt LAKE
City and other western points to march
on Colorado Springs as "A demonstration
against the treatment Of their members
by the authorities here, according TO
word received by Chief of Police Burno.
The message stated that unless the
fourteen Industrial Workers now serv-
ing ten days sentence In the city Jail
leased at once. this city will be the
mecca OF hundreds OF workers during
the coming summer: AN invasion Of
was from 2. H Little, who styles him
self rs leader OF the Salt Lake City
workers.
last night It was explained by Secre-
tary Scarlet that the men who will prob
ably go to Colorado Springs are being
sTsdnd here and thai said Place &c
working at Tucker, who may be called
upon 70 co. said Secretary Scarlet. "a
good many /. w. WIS are scattered be-
tween here and Denver as a result of
the free speech campaign recently waged
there. That Salt Lake will be a. mobillz-
Ing point is not thought likely, unless It
becomes necessary 10 bring men from
farther west"
F. II Little. who is credited with send
Ing word Of the contemplated move upon
colorado Springs. is a member of the
He has been in Salt Lake for the past
four or five days, and is the man said
10 nave managed the recent migration OF
members mem G,,s OF the organization to Denver
from Californl a. At present no members
OF the organization are ready TO leave
Salt Lake for Colorado Springs.