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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
ARMIES
MARCHING upon
TURK CAPITAL
HOPE TO TAKE THAT CITY
War May Not Be Very Long
Drawn

Sofia. Bulgaria, Feb. 6.-The main
object of the Bulgarian armies, apart
from the reduction of the fortress cf
Adrianople, was disclosed in dis
patches given out by the war office
today The plan is to reach the Dar-
danelles straits and clear them for the
passage of the Greek feet into the
Sea of Marmora. Then the Greeks
will attack Constantinople directly
from the sea.
From reports of the fighting north
of the neninsu1a of Gallipoli, it may
be seen that one of the columns of
King Ferdinand's troops is marching
straight for the city of GaIlipoli The
column has occupied the villages of
Modesto, Charkeui, KAYAK and Bulaic,
cn the neck of the peninsula.
II had not yet, however, come into
contact with any large force of Turk.
ish troops, of which there are said to
be seventy thousand on the Gallipoli
peninsula. These, in the opinion of
military experts, should be able TO
offer hard resistance to the Bull
garian advance from the north The
guns of the Dardanelles forts also can
Re trained toward the land side. On
the whole, the Bulgarians have =
severe task before them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
BENEFIT FOR
HOSPITAL A
BIG SUCCESS
LARGE CROWD WITNESSED IT
Juveniles Pleased Comrades
and GrOWn.Ups

Seldom have the children of the
city shown such enthusiastic interest
n benefit play than in TON
Thumbs Wedding" which was played
by them to a big audience at the High
School auditorium last evening. The
youngsters were thoroughly at home
end appeared to great advantage Ia
their juvenile roles.
The costumes that showed the differ
cut actors and attendants in the per-
fl rmance excited both curiosity AMI
admiration on the part of the many
children and grown-ups In the audi
ence. The presentation of the cos
tuned production in the manner in
which it was given was a happy
thought on the part of the ladies o.
the association who planned the affair.
The ladies of the Hospital associa-
ton are to be complimented on the
excellent manner in which they gave
this production. 1t was unique and
attractive, and the people of the city
responded literally to the efforts made
in behalf of the Hospital. 1t is pleas
ing to all friends of the hospital 70
know that the performance netted the
Hospital fund a neat sum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
.PRESBYTERIANS CLOSE
ATHENS CONFERENCE
Meeting There a Very Sue.
CGSSfuI One

Athens, Ga, Feb. 6-The Presbyter-
ian conference of the million and a
half campaign" concluded a two-days'
session here last night with represen-
tutives here from many towns in the
northern part of the state, lay and
clerical. Dr. Dunbar H. Ogden, of At
lanta; DIR. J. s. McElroy, of Columbus;
DR.. H. F. Williams, of Nashville, and
Egbert w. Smith, of Nashville, and
others being on the program. DR.. e.
L. Hill, pastor of the First church here
and president of the Georgia synol,
has been host to the conference. The
chief speakers coming from distance
left tonight for Atlanta, where they
go for a similar two-days' conference.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
Hone For Early Peace.

London, Feb. 6.-Notwithstanding
Bulgaria's warlike attitude at CALI
poll, Adrianople and Tchatalja, dip
lomats of Europe are convinced that
the war will not last long. The finan.
cial embarrassment of all the COM
batants and the peoples loss of wa1
enthusiasm lead to the belief that
peace negotiations soon will be re-
sumed.
The Turkish government apparently
is of the same mind, for Rechad
Pasha, leader of the Turkish peace
delegation, has received instructions
to remain in London a few days
lorger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
REPORTER and OFFICER
Fight In ATLANTA
Result Of Sensational Case
Recently

Atlanta, Ga, Feb 6.-The latest
developments in the "anti-vice cru
sade" was an amusing fist fight that
took place at police headquarters this
morning between Britt Craig news
paper man, and Policeman H. T. Ad-
ans. No blood was spilled.
1t was on officer Adams beat that
two respectable women were awaken
ed the night before by men entering
their room and flashing searchlights
in their faces Mr.. Craig admitted the
responsibility for story indicating
that over Jealous policemen were re-
sponsible for the outrage.
Adams met Craig at police head
quarters and said:
Whoever wrote that story wrote
a confounded lie!'
Whereupon Mr.. Craig drew himself
up to his full height and swatted the
officer with all his might, Then as
they started to wade into each other
for rough and tumble battle, COM
rades interyened.
On the rule that passing the lie IA
equivalent to a blow, the recorder
stuck small fine on the policeman
as the aggressor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
RECORD FOR
MISSIONS IS
EXCELLENT
AT CALVARY CHURCH HERE
Contributions Are Made Very
Promptly

At Calvary Episcopal church here
the record for making it's contributions
promptly to the cause of missions in
the church is excellent. Though the
mission year has not yet drawn to a
close, in fact, will not come to close
before April 80, Calvary church has
already practically met its payments
to the general church for that cause.
The list of the various Episcopal
churches in the state in this particular
presents few other churches that show
the record that the local church has
1t is a case of promptness and regu-
larity in the payment OF mission obli-
cations that marks the local church as
one of the most active for it's member
ship in the entire diocese.
Not only is the mission contribution
for the local church kept up promptly,
but the members of the congregation
are liberal and enthusiastic in meet
ing the apportionment that is fixed By
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
MATTERS Of
BASE BALL
DISCUSSED
Will SELECT A MANAGER
As Soon as This Matter May
Be Determined

Though the chill of winter is still
here and the swat of the willow-wield-
er is not heard in the land, matters OF
baseball for the coming season are
being discussed here very fully. At
this time much discussion is being had
by the officers of the local baseball
hub as to the selection of a manager IT,
lead the locals to victory this sea-
son.
This matter has been under consid-
Grafton for some time. Nothing def
mite has been reached relative to IL
yet, as it will require more time 10
determine definitely who will be the
leader of the local braves when hey
go forth to do battle in the field. Il
number of men who are considered
available are being considered.
1t is hoped here that President Sin
clair will withdraw his resignation and
pilot the league through the first year
of it's existence anyway. That would
help a great deal now, as it is an inn
portant thing that the league be got
ten under way as soon and as readily
as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
WILSON TO WORK ON
INAUGURAL SPEECH
PreSidGDt-EIeCt Plans to Fin.
ish II in TIVE Weeks

Trenton, N. J., Feb 6.--President-
elect Wilson will begin work tomorrow
on his inaugural address and plans 10
finish it in two weeks.
Having devoted the first three days
of the week to state business, the
governor planned to spend the re-
mainder of it in seclusion, outlining
the first document which he will pre-
sent as president of the United States.
He indicated that it would be brief.
1t is likely that his first message TO
the extraordinary session of congress
to be convened shortly after the in
auguration will be longer, containing
specific recommendations for legisla-
ton. Just what these will be Mr.. Will
son will not decide until he gets to
Washington.
The governor spent yesterday for the
most part with state officials. A dele
cation from the anti-saloon league Of
New Jersey called to obtain his aid in
procuring the passage of bill which
would give the governor the right
to remove delinquent officers. The
governor said he was in favor Of
such a measure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
RAILROAD TO
BYROMVILLE
SUGGESTED
FORMER RUMOR REVIVED
Part Of Line Already Con.
StruCted

Instead OF building branch road
five miles in length from Anderson
vile to the bauxite deposits on the
Eiolt plantatio1 the people behind
tnat enterprise might be interested II
building from Americas instead
whele local cooperation might be
had, and as the mileage is about tho
some. This suggestion revives the
proposed building of a line from
Americas to Byromville, rumored six
years ago, and which project might
have been successful but for the f.
nancial stringency which came on at
that time.
Mr. Crawford Wheatley, who d.
rected the survey Of the road, stated
yesterday that the undertaking was
still feasible. A line from Americas
sixteen miles to Flint river, where l..
would connect with line already
completed from Byromville, on the
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
wound give Americus that outlet. The
Messrs. Byron. as stated. have a pri-
Vate line from their town on the A,
B. and A. to the river, seven miles in
length. It is laid with heavy steel
rails and is in fine physical condi-
tion. They are very anxious that a
line be built from Americus to the
river to connect with their road. With
such branch line completed, Amer
icus would have direct communication
with Atlanta and with Brunswick.
From Americus to Flint river the
distance according to the survey made,
is sixteen miles. Seven miles of the
route. out from Americus, is level
and would require no grading what
ever. Mr. Wheatly estimates that such
branch line as proposed could easily
be built for $4,000 per mile. 1t would
traverse one Of the finest agricultural
SC ctions of Sumter county, the 2Sth
district, and would prove invaluable
as trade winner for Americus. The
people OF Sumter were greatly inter-
ested in the proposition six years ago,
and the same interest might easily bs
aroused again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
SERVICES AS USUAL
At CALVARY TODAY
Services Both Noon and
Evening Today

Services will be conducted both at
the noon hour and at 1880 o'clock to-
day at Calvary church as a continue
ton of the Lenten services begun
Wednesday.
At noon today will occur the peni.
tential office. This evening at 7:39
o'clock will be conducted evening
prayer and address, with church his
tory.
Tomorrow afternoon the service will
be especially for girls, and it will be
conducted at 4 o'clock in the after
noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
big STEAMER To BEGIN
MAIDEN TRIP ON FRIDAY
Superstition Of the Sea is
DiSfeqardGd

New York, Feb. traditional super
stition about starting an ocean
voyage on Friday is to be broken By
one of the transatlantic lines here
for the first ime. Beginning tomorrow
the steamers Philadelphia, st, Louis,
New York and St Paul, Of the Amerl-
can line, viii sail % Friday morning,
instead of Saturday as at present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
GEN. DAVENPORT
NAMED STAFF
FOR DIVISION
WAS ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY
Long List Of Names is In. 1
CIudGd

Major General H. T. Davenport.
commander of the Feorgia Division.
United Confederate Veterans, has iust
announced his staff for the current
year General Order No. /, assigns ths
following comrades and sons OF vet
Grams to duty on the staff:
Adjutant General and Chief of STAT
Col. John A. Cobb, Americus.
Asst. Adjutant General-Lt, Col.
William NJ. Grumpy Atlanta
Asst. Adjutant General-Lt. Col. r.
F, Crittenden, Shellman.
Asst. Adjutant General-Lt. Col. w.
L. Grice, Hawkinsville.
Inspector General-Lt. Col. John W.
Clark, Augusta.
Asst. Inspector General Mai. NJ H.
Jones, D, D., (son) Augusta.
Chief Quartermaster-Lt Col. Du-
Pont Guerry. Macon.
Asst. Chief Quartermaster Mai.
Robt Young. Eatonton.
Chief Comnissary-L Col j. L. G.
Kerr, Decatur
Asst. Chief Commissary-Mai. S. Fl.
Mays, Jackson.
Judge Advocate General-Lt. Col. ].
L. Sweat, Waycross.
Asst. Judge Advocate General Maj
A. j. Cobb, (Son) Athens.
Chief surgeon--Lt. Col. W. B. Bur.
roughs. NJ. d.. Brunswick.
Asst. Chief Surgeon--Maj. e. T.
Connally, NJ. D., Atlanta.
Chief of Artillery-Lt Col. A. "a.
Foute, Gainesville.
Asst Chief of Artillery-Maj w. R.
ItduhiAl AdluOun.
Chief of Ordnance-Lt. Col. ]. III.
Brown, Montezuma.
Asst. Chief of ordnance-Maj. E. r.
Pearson, Lumpkin.
Chief Engineer-Lt. Col. w. j..
Horsley, Arlington.
Asst. Chief Engineer Maj. John W.
Price, Broxton.
Chief Paymaster-Lt, Col. ]. w.
Preston, Macon.
Asst. Chief Paymaster-Mai. c. e.
McGregor, Warrenton.
Chaplain General-Lt. Col. L. Bur-
rows, D. D., Americus.
Asst. Chaplain General-Maj. A. Il.
Holderby, D. D. Atlanta.
The following veterans are named
as aides:
Maj. ]. ]. Easterlin, Montezuma;
Maj. j. w Tomlinson, Cordele; Maj.
Brad Teal, Ellayille; Mai. W. A.
Seals, Americus; Maj. J. P. Britton,
Americus; Maj. H, D. Watts, Ameri-
Gus; Maj. j. D. Stewart, Americus:
Maj B. F. Brimberry, Albany; Mai.
l.. NJ Park, LaGrange; Maj. A. J. Hay
good, Atlanta; Maj. T. P. Cleveland,
Atlanta; Maj. Robert Martin, Atlanta;
Maj A. P. Jones, Rome; Mai f. p.
Griffeth, Athens; Maj. w N. Arnold,
Savannah; Maj. R. NJ Gibbs. Savan-
nah; Maj Augustus LaRoche, Sa-
vannah; Maj. James Foster, Savan-
nah; Maj James Lachison, Savannah;
Maj. A. H. Rice. Macon; Maj P. Pel-
ham, Poulan; Mai. c. c. Grace, Way
cross; Mai Lennel Johnson, st. Ma
ry's; Maj. W. ] Tuturn, Washing
ton; Maj Henry Holmes, Cypress
Mills (via Brunswick Maj. Geo. e.
Fahm, Brunswick
The appointment Of aides among the
Sons Of Veterans, with the rank Of
major are as follows
Jno w, Bale, Rome; H. H. AIRING
ton. Rome; C. e. Maddox, Rome; W.
4. Thomas, Plains; Watt Brown, Nom
tezumas A. F Fountain, HawBinsville;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-07
BEACH GRILLED
BY ATTORNEYS
YESTERDAY
HUSBAND and WIFE TESTIFY
In Sensational Case Now On
at Aiken

Aiken, S. c., Feb 6.-Frederick o.
Beach today related to the jury be-
fore which he is being tried his story
of the assault upon his wife, with
which he is charged. He did not de-
part materially from the tale he has
told since the attack-that his wife
was struck by a negro when she
went outside her cottage with her
dogs. He maintained his accustomed
calm throughout the grilling cross ex-
animation to which he was subjected
by Prosecutor Gumter. He contra>
dicted himself once or twice, but
speedily corrected his statements,
when reminded and apologized for his
faulty memory.
Only once during the entire exami-
nation did he show any signs of dis
turbance That was when the pros
.ecutor asked him if he had not asked
his wife to clay the crime on Pearl
Hampton's brother" once when he
thought they we're alone in the may
crs office.
That is absolutely falsei" said Mr.
Beach, rising from his seat.
Mrs. Beach followed her husband on
the stand. Her face was flushed
with excitement when she began her
story. She wore a brown skirt, and a
lcw-necked white shirtwaist, her
plain black hat contrasting strangely
with her crimson face.
Mrs. Beach corroborated the story
her husband had told. She said the
negro had attacked her from behind
by laying his hands on her shoulders
and forcing her to her knees. She
said she was too terrified to scream
after the negro had struck her on the
side of the head with a heavy stick.
After she screamed she heard the
door slam and saw the negro run as
her husband came to her assistance.
There was a stir in the crowded
courtroom when Mrs. Beach began
her testimony in a trembling voice
She explained she had been married
twice and had two boys by each mar
riage "The eldest stands six foot,
seven in his stockings she said, smil-
ingly. HE is surveying in vancou-
YER
Mrs. Beach then launched into her
story.
when I left the sitting room TO
take my two dogs out, I closed the
door leading into the hall, but decid-
ed to leave the front door open to
let some air in. | went out on the
porch and noticed a negro man stand
ing on the corner under the light.
Then he came in the gate and stop
ped, inquiring does Mrs Beach live
here? L have message for Katie
Smith and some one else.' can't re-
member. He put his hand to his
head and seemed to try to remember
In the meantime l started walking
away from him down the walk. It
never occurred to me to fear him as
never have been afraid of any one,
white or black.
Suddenly the man jumped, putting
his hands on my shoulders. Then |
was 50 terrified l don't believe ever
screamed. l was thrown to my knees
twice and my throat cut. I did not
realize it until l put my hand to my
neck and felt the warm blood l re,
member striking the man in the faca
..end then Historically screaming. A
fSdoom slammed and the man ran out
of the gate after hitting me on the
side Of the head with stick as Mr.
Beach ran to my assistance. l was
leaning against the post at the ent
of the porch when he reached me.
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TUBES
Bros
Garage
Phone 35 3
Phone


be paid in cash and the balance
in real estate to be appraised at
its present market value. S25,
600 Of this amount is to be due
and payable when tine first train
is operated into Seminole over
completed line Of railroad from a
point eighty miles northward
and the balance payable when a
connection is made with the T.
K P. on the south. Seminole
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1913-08-14

A. Anderson and son. L.
Anderson. Of Taylor arrived last
Thursday to look after land
interests in Lubbock county.
The son returned home Saturday
but the senior Anderson re-
NAMED till Monday. Tie was
pleasant caller az cur office Mon
day and authorized rs to send
him the Avalanche for a year
that he might keep posted as to
what is going on in this section.
He informed us that he owned a
section Of land near Alternately.
one near Slaton and tract near
Geo. NJ. Boles stock farm.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1913-08-14
Chamber of Commerce Column

they stuck TO it, and when they
begun TO see the results of sew
eral years work they went still
deeper into their pockets. The
same success can be made here.
if the citizens of Lubbock will
90 after it. A few members of
the Chamber Of Commerce can't
do it. The secretary can't do it,
but its One for all and all for
one. My friend, be live one,
and remember it isn't the build
ings that make the town, its the
men who live in them. Every
boost for Lubbock is a boost for
you, 80 help pay for the glim in
the Lubbock lighthouse. The
town booster is good man to
have as a friend. He's the guy
tina puts tune in opportunity.
But some one says. waste no
time on the Pessimist. He's the /
guy Who dots the II" in fail
lre. " Come on brother. brace
40 and help your neighbors
build this town. hate 10 look
n the face of a dead one.
Secretary.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1913-08-14
For Weakness and Loss OF Appetite

TOE ola standard f-n-fal strengthening tonic.
GROVES TASTED IS uTONGC drives ont
Malaria and builds ipthc system a true tonic
and sure Appetizer For adults and children. 5oc.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1913-08-14
SEMINOLE AFTER R, R, BONUS
Have Signed Contract TO Raise
Bonus for Proposed Road 10
the Northwest

The people of Seminole and
Gaines county are in the big
middle OF another bonus raising
campaign. The raising and Sc
curing of a railroad bonus is no
small undertaking. 1t requires
the united effort of all citizens
concerned. and unless there ia
unity on the part of all the
people. the task cannot be COM
pleted without sacrifice on the
part of a few men. To the land
owners of Gaines county. both
resident and nonresident. these
words are addressed:
On Saturday, July 18th a con-
tract was signed between j. J.
Fry. representing the Denver
Construction Company and the
Seminole Commercial Club. in
which said Denver Construction
Company agrees to build or cause
to be built a standard guage rail-
road from Tucumcari. N. NJ. to
San Antonio. Texas. by the way
Of Seminole. a distance of about
600 miles. Surveying work on
this proposed route is to begin by
October LIST. and actual construc-
ton is to start not later than
March LIST. 1914. The entire line
IF road is to be completed and in
operation within thirty-six
from date. Seminole |
agrees to raise a bonus OF $780,
100 within ninety days from date.
'ne-half Of which amount is to
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1913-08-14

Something new every day al
Wheelock's Dress shop 5 p
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1913-08-14
For Sale

$50 acres of land. Is miles
from Lubbock: 4 - miles from
Petersburg Snd ID miles from
Estacado. no, acres in cultiva-
ton balance hll good tilable
land. Phce $1,000 per acre.
Would cbnsider good second
hand auto and $1,000. 90 cash. as
first payment, and terms to suit
purchaser on balance. If inter-
ested write w. A. Pelfrey.
Stamford. Texas. 6 AZ
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1913-08-14

Lubbock should not let one
opportunity slip to make her the
best city on the plains. She has
the logical location and the best
start of any. The main thing is
to grasp every opportunity and
hold it fast to bring about
greater Developments. All to-
gether for a greater Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1913-08-14

MIMI
A number of people ask
why the Chamber Of Com
merce. ana what is your work
as secretary Let me quote
from the Bylaws Of the organ
izaticn. Art. 2. THE object Of
this association is the develop
ment Of Lubbock and Lubbock
County. Art. 3. "All cih-
zens interested in the upbuilding
and development Of Lubbock
and Lubbock County and will
contribute to the expenses Of
this association are entitled to
membership
These two articles are self
explanatory According TO arti-
Gle two. the work Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. and it's secre-
tary is anything which is for the
development Of this city and
county. What are we attempt
ing to do? To advertise Lub-
book. to bring Lubbock and It's
resources before the attention of
the world, and attract people to
Lubbock. Therefore we use
newspaper publicity. in every
form possible. articles and pic
lures Of Lubbock interests.
crops are published wherever
they can be. Literature is
gotten out. and sent 70 those
that might be interested. circu-
lar letters are mailed for the
same purpose. Letters asking
for information are answered.
Advertising IL run in papers.
whenever there is enough money
TO pay for them. The reason for
this exhibit. which we are hop
ing 10 send TO Amarillo and
Dallas. is for advertising pur-
poses. In fact. anything that
will boost. not boom" Lub- ,
book is attempted.
Thus we are not limited We
stand for good roads. we are be
hind the movement to establish
.hese automobile roads. We are
'eady 10 work for anything {
which will be for the advantage n
If Lubbock county and its citi- C
lens. C
Let us look at Article three. 5
All citizens who are interested d
n the development of Lubbock c.
md Lubbock County and will U
contribute to the expenses of this .
are entitled to mem p
'ership." We have a member d
hip of less than one hundred OF
itizens. Certainly there are n
more than that number who are W
Interested IN the development of
his county. Certainly there are tn
,ore than these who believe in F
lubbock and its future. Why G.
OF join this crowd and help? 81
We could do tar more had we "
he money to work with. But c,
mited as we are. our work to
lust necessarily he limited. 70
Another suggestion. - this So
ork takes time. II 10 cumuIa- Of
We. in other words. il develops GO
owly. and with increasing tn
rength. We may not get big o.
turns at first. but the returns tic
i'll come, If We plug away. keep MI
il. know a town smaller of
an this which. because time op
IS proven the benefit of it. is m,
w raising 10000 a month for az
Is work. They didn't do that OO'
q frat wear. or the second. but ON