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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
WAREAOUSEMEN
ACTED upon
new BALING
DEMANDED BY EXPORTERS
viii Issue Circular to The
Farmers

Representatives of the four Ameri-
Gus warehouses met yesterday after
noon at the Office of Mr.. L. G. Coun-
Gil for the purpose of discussing
among themselves the recently adopt
ed regulations of the ocean steamship
lines engaged in the cotton carrying
trade, respecting the size of cotto /
bales to be handled henceforth. Those
attending the meeting were Mr. L. G..
Council, Mr.. E. C. Parker, Mr.. Frank
P. Harold and Mr.. George Oliver
proprietors of the four local ware
houses. The subject at issue was dis
cussed at length by the warehouse
men.
AS the size of the uniform cotton
bale adopted by the steamship lines
has been fully determined by these
corporations, there is no alternative
for the cotton growers than to con-
form to the rules laid down. 1t is
not at all optional with the ware
housemen or local buyers, the rule
regarding the uniform bale extending
generally over the South.
The Americas warehousemen draft
ed a circular letter, which will be
sent out to farmers throughout this
section of Georgia apprising them q?
the action Of the steamship lines and
urging upon the cotton growers the
necessity of changing their cotton
presses to the dimensions required.
81 inches long by 27 inches wide.
This is the size of the cotton bala
of the future, and a penalty of one
dollar per bale will be collected by
the steamship lines upon each bale
offered for shipment that does not
measure up to this standard. In the
aggregate this would mean a great
loss to the farmers who do not pack
their cotton the size required. The
cotton season will soon open here anil
it will behoove the farmers operating
gines to reduce the size of their
press boxes as soon as practicable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
MAY DELAY TARIFF If
CURRENCY is PUSHED
Republicans Hint That They
Won't Be Rushed

Washington, D. c., July 30.-Repub-
Lean senator's made it clear today tina:
they do not propose to hasten consid-
Grafton of the tariff bill if the presi-
dent and democratic leaders of con-
gress are going to insist upon the en-
actment of currency legislation at this
session. Senator Gallinger declared
that the republicans were in no tem-
per to be forced, and Senator Lodge
insited that assurances of prolonged
hot summer session would not be con-
drcive to fastening the tariff ac-
ton.
Discussion on this point arose when
Senator Gallinger sought information
as to the intent of the democrats. Sen-
ator Simmons said he hoped that the
were not making threats
to purposely delay passage of the tariff
y hich all business interested wanted
settled speedily. Republican senators
assured him that they were making no
threats to purposely delay passage Of
the tariff, but that it was bound 70
follow thta there would bel title ahste
with the tariff unless an early adjourr-
ment should be the inducement there
for.
Senator Gallinger said that reading
in the morning papers every day that
the president would insist on holding
congress here to enact legislation
would not speed up action on the tar
iff. Senator Lodge added that it was
most unwise to demand action on sucE
important legislation as the currency
of "tired-out" congress.
Progressive republ licans disclaime1 1
any intention to delaw voting on the
tariff unnecessarily, despite what else
might be in store, Senator Borah de-
claring that statements to the con
trary from other sources did not ex-
press the view Of al on the minority
side.
Following an attack on the bill b.
Senator Sterling, of South Dakota, III
tie progress was made in the earthen-
ware schedule, several hours being oc-
cupied in discussing the rates on puni-
mice stone and nourspur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
women GATHER
AT WASHINGTON
FOR GREAT FETE
SUFFRAGIsT TO PARADE SITS.
Many Senators Off to Wei
come Women

Washington, D. c., July 30.-Tho
advance guard of the crusading suffra-
gists converging on the capital by
automobiles from all parts of the
country, gathered today in Hyatts,
vile, Md, in preparation for the
automobile parade to the capital to-
morrow, when the women will pre-
sent to the senate petitions asking foc
votes for women"
Among the arrivals was Miss
Margaret Foley, of Boston, known 10
her sisters as the "suffragist whilt-
wind" because of her oratorical
powers. A dozen other states in ad-
dition to Massachusetts, were repre-
sented by dusty but enthusiastic auto,
mobile loads of women who on their
journey to the rendezvous had
preached "the cause"
In order that there may be no
repetition of the scenes that marked
the big parade of March 3rd, Super
intendent of Police Sylvester will
provide heavy escort of mounted
and bicycle policemen to accompany
the women on their parade to the
capital. A permit for the procession
has already been issued.
A reception to the incoming cru
saders will be held at Hyattsyille az
& o'clock tomorrow, a number Of
members of congress being among the
speakers who will welcome the, wo-
men. The start for Washington will
be made two hours later with the
intention of arriving at the capital
Just at noon when the senate con-
venes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
THURSDAY A Dog DAY
WITHOUT ANY rain
Failure Of Rain to Come
Was Pleasing

The fact that no rain came yester.
day, the first day since dog-days be-
gan that there has been no rain at all
here, was pleasing to the farmers AMI
to others.
1t is hoped now that dog-days this
year are not to be, dreaded. for the
reason that there will not be regular
rains, as Is often the case. A rain
now and then does not hurt at this
season OF the year.
Though thunder showers are fore
casted for today, the belief ID gainins
ground that occasional showers only
win fall during dog-days, making the
season favorable for the farmers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
DAVIS TO TAKE
Oath OF OFFICE
viii Make Headquarters in
Albany

Albany, Ca, July 30.-Hon. Joseph
S. Davis, of this city, whose appoins-
ment by President Wilson as United
States marshal for the southern dis
trict of Georgia, was recently con-
firmed by the senate, will be sworn in
by Judge Emory Speer next Thurs
day.
Mr.. Davis commission is now in the
hands of Judge Speer, who is spend
ing the summer at Mt. Airy, Ca, AMI
Mr.. Davis will go there next Thurs
day to be sworn in.
AS has previously been stated NJ.
Davis will make his headquarters as
United States marshal here, and will
have offices in the postoffice and
federal court building in this cit.y
He has numerous applications for ap-
pointment to the positions of depu-
ties and other ofices under him, it is
understood, but so far has made moth
ing public as to his intentions along
this line, other than to state that he
will be guided by qualifications OF
worth and ability in making all his
appointments. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Davis will continue the present
force OF deputies thirty days or more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
CAMPAIGN TO
CLEAN CITY
IS NOW ON
PROPERTY HOLDERS TO help
Notice Issued by City Author
itieS Yesterday

Americus, is to undergo thorough
midsummer cleaning, an order to that
effect having been issued YESTERDAY
by the city authorities, including bot'l
the mayor and the city physician. This
order will be seen elsewhere in this
issue of The Times Recorder.
The order calls upon all property
holders to aid in the campaign Of
cleaning up the city thoroughly and
completely as soon as possible. This
is one of the seasons of the year
when most weeds and harmful trash
are likely to accumulate on vacant los
and elsewhere, which tends to breed
illness.
All vacant lots where there are
weeds should be cleaned thoroughly
while the same thing is true Of these
lots where trash and other objectioi.-
able matter is to be found. The city
authorities will vigorously enforce
this order, which is signed both by
Mayor Lowrey and City Physician
Chambliss.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
ARE SEAB0ARO
OFFICERS TO
COME HERE?
such is RUMOR CURRENT
RunOred Supt. GrimshaW Will
Locate Here

There was a rumor here yesterday
n the effect that Supt. Grimshaw, o.
tha Alabama division of the Seaboarc,
will make his office in Americus, AMI
hiring his entire Office force to this
city, A telegram sent to Mr.. Grim
shaw Yesterday failed to bring any lit;
formation concerning the matter, as
the telegram was not answered at all.
# is believed here, however, that
there is some truth in the report. For
some time, it is said, the linemen OF
this division have been under orders
TO hold themselves in readiness ID
come to Americus. At least, that was
the statement made here yesterday by
one of them.
If Supt Grimshaw is to move his
Offices to Americus, it will mean the
addition of a still larger force of Sea-
board officials to those already here,
while it is believed, also, that it win
increase the force of Seaboard rail-
read laborers now making Americus
their headquarters.
People of Americus will await with
interest the statement that is probably
Forthcoming from Mr.. Grimshaw, as il
will serve to make clear whether this
report is true or not
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
TAX ASSESSORS
NOW BUSY With
THEIR DUTIES
BOARD HAS Been CHANGED
From That Originally Elected
by City Council

Duties connected with the arrange
ment of the tax digest of the city are
now occupying the attention of the
board of tax assessors recently named
by city council. Of the number orig
inally appointed only one consented Il
to serve.
The board as it is at present consti-
tuted embraces the following mem
bers: Messrs. F. j. Payne, P. B.
Williford and H. D. Watts. Messrs. g.
L. Sills and A. c. Crockett, originally
named to serve, declined to accept the
appointment as members of the
board.
In spite of the hot weather the
members of the board have gone Wig
orously to work upon the onerous du-
ties they have to perform. The per-
sonnel of the board gives assurance
that the work that they have before
them will be thoroughly and conscier-
.tiously performed, work which re-
quires this kind of consideration al
ways.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
BURWELL'S VOTE SAVES
MEAT OF LIPSCOMB BILL
House Was Tied on Keystone
Section of Measure

Atlanta, July 30.-Upon Speaker Bur
well was placed the responsibility o.
saving or defeating the state board OF
tax equalizers in the Lipscomb bill
and met the situation without an in
stant's hesitation by voting for the
board.
This test came upon the vote 70
adopt the committee amendment to
the Lipscomb bill, creating state
board of three, resulting in a tie vote,
81 to 81.
1.-The vote. stands 81 to 81, and the
chair votes to adopt the comittee re!
port favorably to the state board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
Mr.. R. |. NJ MA7H
HAD A NARROW
ESCAPE in CAR
STRUCKBY SEADOARD engine
Accident Serves to Show
Need of Flagman

Mr. Robert L. McMath, president of
the Americas Oil company, narrowly
escaped being ground to death under
his demolished car which was run over
by a Seaboard freight train at the
Church street crossing yesterday NOR
ming, as Mr. McMath was driving to his
office nearby. Caught beneath the
wheels of a heavy loaded car, the ma
chine was smashed to a shapeless
mass. Mr.. McMath was caught in the
top of the car and dragged several
feet alongside the rails, calling all the
time for. help.
A young man employed in the COM
pany's Office was in the car with Mr..
McMath, but leaped to safety before
the train struck him. Beyond being
considerably bruised about his lower
limbs, Mr. McMath sustained no Sc
rious injury, his physician, DR.. Charm
bliss, stated. The accident occurred
at the foot of Church street, which
is crossed by several yard tracks of
the Seaboard and also by the Central's
main line. 1t is a rather dangerous
place, and care is exercised by people
in passing, as no flagman is employ
ed at this crossing.
Mr.. McMath, it is said, had brought
his car to a stop to await the passins
of farm wagon, and as he proceed
ed a string of freight cars, pushed by
d shifting engine, some distance awat
and concealed from view by building,
bore down slowly upon him. The mt
pact came before Mr.. McMath was
aware of the proximity of the train,
and in few Seconds it was all over.
The auto was completely overturned.
with Mr. McMath caught in the top of
it, and rolled distance of several
feet before the train could be stopped.
Mr.. McMath managed to extricate HIM
self from the debris and reach his of
fee a few rods away. when DIR. Cham
bliss, by good fortune, passed that
way and took him home, where his
slight injuries were examined.
Mr.. McMath's car, almost new five
machine, was crushed well
nigh beyond repair, in the opinion OF
many who saw it. The enigne was
while rearly every part of the
sustained injury. Many
people visited the scene of the wreck
This is the second automobile accident
to occur at or near this same cross
ing recently, and it would seem the
part of wisdom to have flagman sta
toned there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
ORANGE GROWER OF FLORIDA
A VISITOR In AMERICUS

A visitor in the city today, the
guest of his relative, Mr.. William NJ
Jones, is Mr. Cecil Parkman, Of Flor
ida. Mr.. Parkman owns one of the
largest orange groves on the PENN
sular and Ii successful grower of
the golden FRUIT Last season his lqs-
.chard produced $4,000 crates orankSs@
which netted excellent prices. d
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
Their First Votes.
venes.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 30.-Women cast
the deciding ballots In two elections
in Illinois yesterday.
At Campaign, 12O women voted for
the first time and carried propo-
sition to issue bonds for the purpose
of the purchase of motor FIRE appar-
atus.
At Dixon, women cast one-fourta
OF the ballots and as many Of THEM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31
Meeting OF
LOCAL FANS
IS CALLED
CONSIDER BASEBALL AFFAIRS
Will Meet This Morning Al
10 O'clock

A call was issued yesterday for
meeting of all the local fans to oc-
cur this morning at 10 O'Clock at the
office of /. ]. Kalmon and company
The purpose of the meeting is to dis
cuss fully number of matters rela-
tive to the local baseball team.
The largest and most representative
attendance of the fans is desired, in
cluding the stockholders, contribut-
ors and every one else who is inter-
ested. Among those who are expect
ed to be present are the following:
Frank Lanier, R. D. White, J.W.
Warren, w. s. Morgan, H. C. Mitch
ell, L. G. Council, S. r. Heys, M. M
Lowrey, Emmett Murray, Carl Haw-
kins, Albert Harris, R. L. Mcleod, C.
j. Sherlock, w. A. Ayash, Thos. B.
Hooks, r. S. Broadhurst, H. r. Joha-
son, Jack Britton C. H. Yearwood, E.
IF. Bell, j. A. Pinkston, j. A. Walker.
Thos. L. Bell, Marvin Everett, S. c.
Clegg, c. H. Burke, f. p. Harold.
Carr S. Glover G. R. Ellis, G. S. Carr
ner Jno. w. Shiver, F. p. Mitchell.
E. C. Parker, j. ]. Hanesley, |. e..
Small, Howell Elan, L. P. Gartner..
j w. Hightower, G. A. Ames, w. T.
Lane, Zach Childers, L. ]. Blalock, T.
L. Caruthers, H. W. Weaver, John B..
Ansley, T. F. Gatewood, Jno. Sheffield.
Frank Sheffield, Ed Sheffield, HI. c..
Garner, w. T. Maynard, Henry Stokes.
Chas Rogers, E. L. Carswell, JACK.
Holiday Arthur Rylander G. o. Low
ing j. R. Scully s. B. Hawkins E. L.
Bell, W. M. Humber, G.. r. Angltn,
A. f. Lockett, j. E. Mathis, E. A. MIS-
bet, Ernest Tullis, A D. Gatewood.
w. G. Turpin, j. D. Hooks, Allen Ma
this, z. A. Littlejohn, ]. P. Butt, w. f.
Walker, w p Macarthur, r. M. Fur
low, j. R. Williams, J. E. Prather, ".
S. Prather, R. E. Cato, L. F. Gruhhs.
Philo Smith, N. M. Dudley, d. B..
Mayes, R. E. McNulty, ]. w. Chambliss,.
]. A. Davenport, L. d. Lockhart, L. L..
McCleskey, B. o. Easterlin, G. w. Ri
ley, R. A. Shy, C. G. Clay, G. D.
Wheatley, Walter Guerry, Lucius Slap
rey, s. A. Daniels, w. A. Dodson, s.
c Kelly, Jno. Monahan, Fl. S. Council,
j. E. Hightower, C. c. Hawkins, W. l..
English, Herbert Hawkins, W. C. Car
ter, w. J. Josey, J. H. Beard s. r.
Howell, Nat LeMaster, w. G. Masters,
A. G. Duncan, w H. c. Dudley, w. A..
Rembert, Robert Brown, Hinton
Brown, U. c. (sport) Ray, Will Cas-
tleberry, Robt. T. Hawkins, D. r. An.
drews, w. w. Dykes, Jno A. Fort.
Jas A. Fort, Hollis Fort, Olin Will
liams, Will Warlick, ]. A. Harris. W.
o. Barnett, Harper Bivins, w C. Sui
Ivan, M NJ Edwards, Emmett Hawk
ins, ]. ]. Hardy, E. J. McMath, Coz
don Statham, Lawson Stapleton, Her
ry Christian, Stewart Furlow, ]. II.
Poole, Clarence Jeter, Heys McMath,
Allen Hill, E. B. Hill, w K Bell, F.
J. Payne, G. A. Mcneil, w. w. Nc
Neil, Jesse Glawton, r. o. Marshal.
H. o. Jones, H. B. Allen, DR.. Lewis.
w. T. McMath, w. M Harper, r. l.
Parker, w. M. Case, George Grahaas
w. c. Gray and Pitcher sorrelIs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31

cincinnati, Ohio, July 1O.-"Rube
benton, star pitcher of the Cincinnati
National league baseball club, was
probably fatally injured in a motor
cycle accident in Walnut Hills. a sec
'lon OF this city, early this morning.
6enton's motorcycle collided with
Madison road car
At the Cincinnati hospital he is
'"'u 10 nave sustained a fractured
Jaw concussion of the brain. multipie
oruises and internal injuries.
IT is thought he will die.
enton had not regained conscious
''eSS up to 8 o'clock this morning
ne was on his way home when the
accident occurred. Some witnesses
say that he was going at high speed
a' the time, that he lost control OF
'"e motorcycle and ran into the car.
0'ners said the car ran into Benton
ana that the motorman was at fault.
ine collision was head-on and
Denton was hurled to the street with
terrific force.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-31

Contiaued on Page Eighty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-20

fiction. from the best sellers, which
loom so large in the public eye, and
which. TO the majority Of MS. constitute
literature" Mr.. Yard will tell you all
about a publishers list and what
IL means TO him. He will also calculate
for YOU the small returns to the pub
Usher Of a popular novel, and compare
il with the large revenue IL pays TO
the author. In this connection he dis
courses upon book advertising with all
the uncertainty that continues To sur
round this greatest OF all puzzles OF
the publishing business. For. COM
mercially considered. the publisher Is
a manufacturer OF an infnitude OF ar
ticlcs that have nothing in common
with each other except their outward
form and appearance-paper, print and
binding. They are all books but In
reality n work on electrical engineering
has no more in common with book
Of poetry than an electrical flatiron
has with a box Of candy. Speaking OF
poetry. Mr.. Yard unbosoms himself
freely from the publishing point OF
view.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-20

His chapter on the subscription book
business" with It's increasing habit OF
getting via the law courts into the
news Of the day. is especially timely
He pays his respects to the frauds
but lays stress upon the legitimate,
honorable side Of this branch OF the
Itrade-honorable to both sides, for
The greatest discovery of the last Two
decades As the fact that the public Is
honest. Upon that discovery liz based
the modernized subscription business. In
tho old DAYS the agent would leave you a
volume al a time and collect the money
| for each delivery. To-day the agent cor
! iects an original payment. often as 10"
az a dollar, and delivers the entire SET OF
books at once. the publisher dependlns
upon the customer TO pay the paIahce
/ direct 10 him in weekly or monthly IN.
stalmcnts The modern discovery Ia tha'
the customer pays It,
Mr.. Yard does not venture too tar
into his subject. He gives us general
outline. ranging from the days OF the
book boom" a decade or so ago, 10
the present hour OF readjustments on
n sounder. less speculative basis
which. he believes, when firmly estab-
lished, will endure in this country Tor
many years TO come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-20
THE PUBLISHER
An Insight Into a Complex
Modern Business.

THE PUBLISHER. BY Robert Sterling
Yard. l2.no. PIP. lS0 The Houghton Mif-
fin Company.
OF course, our own business or trade
or profession is always the most diffi-
cult, vexatious and eXacting, and the
least remunerative dn return for the
effort expended that we could have
chosen as our staff through life. Thus
we talk. or at least think, only to re-
verse our judgment periodically, and
20 go to the other extreme Of content
ment with the compensatlons our la
Dor brings us, and with the results we
obtain. Thus Mr.. Yard, a publisher of
experience, begins his informing and,
TO the layman, entertaining little vol
ume with a discussion of 'the worst
business in the world" and closes 1t
with an enumeration OF its satisfac-
tons and rewards. Between his first
chapter and his last there is packed a
clear, closely reasoned consideration OF
modern book publishing in this coun-
try, which omits no phase of its prob
lens and perplexities, and incidentally
furnishes some food for reflection and
some sober knowledge to the young
person beginning author" and even to
the old and successful practitioner
Contrary to popular belief the pub
fishers profits are not derived from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-20
STAGE LIFE.

THE DIST OF THE ROAD. By Mar
iorie Patterson. Frontispiece IN colorS
nv r. 81 voolfolk. l2mo, PIP. 3-l'
Henry Holt g. Co.
ANNE, ACTRESS. The Romance OF
star BY Juliet G. Sager. LIMO PIP
Si6. The +. \. Stokes Company
The pendulum keeps swinging. Last
year we had our fill of the chrontqur
scandaleuse OF the stage. the gossip Oh
upper Broadway "novelized." The new
publishing season begins with two nor
NAL pictures Of the life of the ''profes-
sion" as It really is, on and Off the
stage. Next year we shall, no doubt,
be treated to the apotheosis OF the
PLAYER. not only to romancing UNI
diluted, but to the quintessence OF 1t.
untrue TO the facts of career that, In
one way or another. seems to be des-
tined to be always set apart among us
IN popular interest. Both the novels
here grouped together lead their
heroines only part OF the way on the
road to fame. Both women renounce
their careers for the sake of love. the
one for the love of man. the other for
that Of a selfish daughter. But both
take us far enough to furnish vivid,
convincing, realistic pictures OF the
conditions under which the players life
Is lived.
THE Dust Of the Road" is an Eng
lish story with. an American heroine
Its author. Marjorie Patterson, men,
Der OF r. r. Benson's company OF
Shakespearian players. is herself an
American woman. That she mas
drawn freely upon her own hard ex-
periences in her fight for a footing may
be assumed. In fact. her story would
not be 30 vivid and convincing II its
professional part. at least, had not been
lived. The glamour Of the stage is
found here where 1t should be, in the
ambition of the young girl, In the fine
enthusiasm OF the manager who,
through a quarter Of a century. has
struggled with almost unsurmountable
difficulties to attain his goal. There is
humor here, and pathos, friendship,
LOYALTY. the vanity of which we hear
20 much. and also that jealousy which,
according to all reports. is so strong a
characteristic Of the profession. The
author has succeeded In composing a