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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-14

NEIsS DOLLIE BLALoCK popular society girl, favorite
IvA the Tech festivities She is well known in the younger
set of Atlanta and has a host of friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
FORREST Brings
FIRST new BALE
HERE AS USUAL
WAS MARKETED ON TUESDAY
GFaded MiddIing and Sold
for ID Cents

Mr. Aiex A. Forrest again bears Oft
'Le hcnGr OF having marketed the fl st
oe~ hale of Sumter county cotton in
Amerlcus, v1ich was brought in yes
te"day from his fine farm on the Lee
ic road and just two days later than
was the first Forrest bale marketed
here last season.
This difference, Mr.. Forrest stated,
was due to the recent rains which de-
layed picking otherwise he would
HaVe brought in his first bale las.
friday or Saturday, as he had plenty
cotton open.
lne bale marketed yesterday was
stored at the L. G. Council warehouse,
"nere it weighed even 400 pounds. The
COTTON was of very good quality, con-
Sluerlng recent unfavorable weather
II ciassed middling grade, and was
purchased by Kalmon G Co. at IA cents
pound, thus netting Mr.. Forrest
$56.
halmon & Co. sent the bale by ex-
press to Clarke & Butt, of Augusta,
INC nrst new bale to be received in
that city.
MT Forrest was congratulated upon
'''ns again won the honor of bring
ing N the first Sumter grown bale,
which he has done during several se.-
''nS His first bale, last year was
marketed Aug. Bird, while his first bale
e 1911 crop-an unusually early
~ was marketed July 2S.
Crop conditions in sumter appear
favorable at this time, and while th,,
'Ouns cotton is yet to make and ma
'ufe the Prospect seems yerv favora-
BILE. 49,
: -. Il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
FUNERAL WI | BE HELD
10 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING
From the Tompkins Home
on Lee Street

The funeral of MIR. Price Tompking
will be held at 10 o'clock this morning
from his late residence on Lee stree-.
conducted by Rev ]. A. Thomas, ReY
R. L. Bivins and Rev. J. B. Lawrence.
The active pallbearers will be Messrs-
w. E. Farmer, Paul Cochran, J.. IA.
Hall, l.. Croxton, T. Nj. Ticknor and B.
G. Faircloth.
Honorary pallbearers will be Messrs.
Ned Sawyer, Paschal Markett, John w,
Shiver, ]. T. Taylor, E. J. Shehan. r.
H. White, E. c. Parker, William NJ
Humber.
The active pallbearers are travelling
men for the International Harvester
Co., with which Mr.. Tompkins had long
been connected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
CONLEY Still STICKS To HIS
STATEMENT CONCERNING FRANK
ROSSer is Unable to Break Down Testimony Of Negro in
GruelAnq Cross Examination. COney Answers
Questions for Three Hours.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 5. - Counsel for
the defendant resumed cross examt-
nation of James Conley today in the
trial of Leo M. Frank, charged with
the murder of Mary Phagan. Attor-
ney Rosser continued to ask ques-
tions apparently intended as a test
of the negro's memory. The questions
referred to statements and affidavits
made by the negro concerning his al
legged knowledge of the murder. The
witness admitted certain changes were
made in these narratives, but assert
ed that his testimony on the witness
stand was the truth.
For over three hours Attorney Ros-
ser for the defense subjected Conley
to a gruelling course of questioning
without apparently being able TO
break down the negro's story. In
ex, planning discrepancies between
statements made by him prior to his
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
TAX REVISION
TO The SENATE
House Probably Won't Re-
consider

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 5.-Gov. Slaton
has stood pat on his determination to
veto any measures my house or SEN
ate which call for an expenditure of
the states revenue, and gave this apt
illustration:
"If l give you $50 and tell you to
buy a suit, is it right for you to spend
$45. Or, if you have just fifteen
cents in your pocket, is it right for
you to go to a restaurant and order
evrything from turtle soup to cram
berry sauce? 1t is not right for the
representatives of the people to spend
more than the people have contracted
to pay"
That the legislature will cut DOVE
the budget is certain. This is to be a
busy week, with both house and SEN
ate holding afternoon sessions. The
seante will be at work on the appro-
priations and tax equalization bills.
The house will be busy with the bill
providing for borrowing money for
teachers back salaries and other mat
ters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
BROUGHT BODY
TO AMERICUS FOR
FUNERAL TODAY
DETAILS OF RECENT TRAGEDY
Wherein Price TOmpkinS Lost
His Life

The body of Mr.. Price Tompkins,
who was drowned at a point near Mil
ford, in Baker county. Monday after
noon while attempting to save the
lives of two friends in imminent peril.
was brought to Americus yesterday
morning by his friend, Mr.. ]. M. Hall,
and carried to the stricken home on
Lee street.
The funeral services, notice of which
appears elsewhere, will be conducted
this morning, with interment at Oak
grove cemetery.
A more detailed and correct report
of the drowning of Mr.. Tompkins and
Mr.. James Geise, whose life he was
trying to save, was had yesterday and
showed that Price Tompkins went 70
his death in an effort to save the life
of Mr.. Geise and that of young lady.
Several young people of the picnic
party were in bathing and Mr.. Tomp-
kins was invited to join them, among
the party being Miss Geise. One of
the young ladies got beyond her depth
and was calling for help, and M.
Tompkins went to her rescue, but was
making poor success of it.
Mr.. Geise plunged in to help Mr..
Tompkins but got beyond his depth.
In the meantime Mr.. Tompkins han
carried the young lady to place OF
safety and returned to assist Mr..
Geise, who seized him about the nedz
and both sank together in the pres
ence Of the affrighted onlookers.
Mr.. Geise belonged to the we'll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
p0WFR COMPANY is ENJO|NED
BY COUNCIL OF AMERICUS
Which Seeks to Prevent the Merging Of Two Lighting
ComDanies viii Be Heard BGfOtG Judge Lit
Nejohn August l6-IempOraFy Order Granted

in the option to purchase, which was
given the city for valuable consider
alton.
1t is contended that, should the two
large properties be merged, as con-
templated, the city of Americus would
not be able at later date to avail it.
self of the privilege conveyed by the
option held, and the possibility of mu-
nicipal ownership of the new lighting
plant would be lost.
This, and other allegations set up By
the petitioners brought about the tenn
porary restraining order yesterday,
and this new turn of affairs was con-
siderably discussed in local business
circles.
The sale of the property of thc
Americus Gas and Electric Co. was
advertised to take place yesterday, but
said sale has been postponed until the
first Tuesday in September. The sale
of the property, as advertised, is nee
essary before any consolidation TO the
interests of the two lighting companies
here could be brought about, as tn.
Americas Gas and Electric Co. is in the
hands of a receiver.
Interested stockholders of the Amer
icus Power Co. thought consolida-
ton of the two companies would be 10
their mutual interest, but legal action
taken by city council, as above set
forth, will prevent such merger, foc
the present at least.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
Up to Senate.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 5.-With the open-
ing of the current week the tax revis
ion fight will be found transferred to
the senate and the responsibility for a
competent measure of reform that
will satisfy the popular demand ana
save the good name Of the state now
rests with that body.
1t should hardly be necessary to
remind the smaller branch of the leg
islature that what it does 1t must DO
quickly, for not counting Saturday
and Sunday, only eight more days OF
the sitting remain, and the governo-
is known to be averse to calling an
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06

Relatives in Americus were appris-
ed last night of shocking tragedy oc i.
curing in the late afternoon at Hamp-
ton, near Atlanta, wherein Mrs. Jul
ius Heard and young son, Linden, oi
Vienna, were instantly killed when
their machine was run down by a fast
train of the Southern railway.
Mr.. Julius Heard, who was driving
the car, leaped, as did his wife ami
son, and escaped death, only to sec
them perish, and being unable to rem
der assistance.
Information of the fearful catastro-
phe was conveyed in a telephone mes
sage last night to Mr.. Heards sister,
Mrs. A. c. Crockett, and minute de-
tails were lacking, only the dreadful
fact of the terrible accident having
teen related to her here.
From the facts at hand, it SCENE |
that Mr.. and Mrs. Heard and young
son, Linden, aged ten years and tn ;
idol of his parents, were going from
their home in Vienna to Atlanta At
some one of the numerous road cross
ings they saw a fast train bearing
down upon them
Too late to stop their car, or clear
the track, the three devoted members
of the little family leaped for their
lives. MIR. Heard cleared the rails, but
his wife and son were either ground
tc death by the cruel wheels, or were
killed outright otherwise.
Greatly distressed at the death OF
their loved ones, Mr.. and Mrs. Crock
EFT left Immediately in their car last
night for Vienna, where the bodies %
Mrs. Heard and little son will be con-
veyed this morning from Atlanta.
Friends in Americus will extend the
stricken family deepest sympathy IN
their great bereavement.
Mrs. Heard was in the flush and
bloom of beautiful young womanhood.
Of charming and engaging personal
ity, she was esteemed in the highest
in the social realm where she was SO
we'll known, and her tragic death Ssl'l
be deplored in her home city, as else
where.
Mr.. Heard is a prominent and veal
thy citizen of Vienna and is prostrated
at the death of / is loved ones. The fa-
tality is one of the most distressing
that has recently occurred in Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
ALFALFA DAY" is SUGGESTION
FOR SUMTER COUNTY FARMERS
Suggestion Made by General Industrial Agent Pride Of
the SeabOard Both Roads Would Cooperate to
Make the Meeting Great Success

An Alfalfa Day. for Sumter county
is the latest suggestion made here rel
ative to the bringing of the farmers O.
Sumter county and this entire section
together some time in the early fall
for the purpose of listening to ad-
dresses on this important forage crop
and of hearing talks on dairying, the
boil weevil and other vital topics Of
agricultural work.
The suggestion which is considered
most excellent one, has been made
by General Industrial Agent Pride, OF
the Seaboard, who was a visitor ir
Americus yesterday. No sooner had
the suggestion been made than it was
received with eager interest here. Sec
retary Gardner, of the Board of Trade,
took up the matter with Mr.. Pride, AMI
it will be the effort of the Board of
Trade to make the suggestion work
into successful fruition.
Though the list may be changed la
ter, the following we'll known experts
in various branches of agriculture have
been listed tentatively to come to
Americus and address the farmers
meeting, which will be held at the
Third District Agricultural and Me-
chanical school about the middle o.
September, according to present plans:
Bradford Knapp, of the United States
department of agriculture, a boil Vice.
vii expert; Charles J. Haden, of the
Georgia Chamber of Commerce, one OF
the best boosters in the state; Perry
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06

A somevhat sensational turn IN the
....ou Of issue between the city coun-
- 81 Americus and the Americus
Dover company was taken yesterday
morning when attorneys representing
tbn municipality secured OF Judge u.
Littlejohn a temporary restraining
order which will have the effect of pre-
oenting any contemplated consolidation
of that company with the Americus Gas
and Electric company until the plel
of the petitioners can be heard.
Service was made upon officials OF
the Americus Power Co., and the tenn
porary injunction proceedings will be
heard at length before Judge Littlejohn
on Saturday, 18th.
The petition filed yesterday was
lengthy one, covering nearly a dozen
typewriter pages, and the contentious
of the petitioners are set forth at
length. Principal among these, it is
alleged that the city council of Ameri-
Gus holds an option upon the plant OF
the Americus Power company for the
purchase of that property at any time
within the period of twenty years.
1t is for the protection of this optic y,
members of council assert, that legal
action has thus been taken, for, while
the city may not be in position finan-
-cially to consummate the purchase at
this time, it does not propose to sur
render its right to do so, as conveyed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
JOY FOR NAIADS! SCANT
SUIT JAIL MAN BATTLE!

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Women bathers
of Chicago who have been compelled
to add more to their bathing suits 20
satisfy the ideas of the Lake Michigan
bathing beach censors today were re.
joicing at the arrest of Austin Qualev
who wore trunks that we're too short
and too tight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 5. - With a
measure doubling the occupation tas
on corporations and another placing
special tax on automatic bottling
plants passed; a measure placing "A
registration tax on lobbyists tabled
and fourth bill providing an annual
registration tax on automobiles, the
house concluded its deliberations for
today.
BY a vote of 109 to 13 the Slater
Akin occupation tax bill, doubling the
occupation tax on corporations passed
the house. This provides an annusl
increase of $4,000.
The bill passed practically without
opposition either in argument or upol
the vote.
This measure provides the follow
ing score of occupation tax is for cor
porations, excepting those not organ.
lied for the purpose of pecuniary ga.a
|or profit;
=
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06

G. Holton, alfalfa expert of the IL
ternational Harvester Company; DR..
Peter F. Bahnsen, state veterinarian,
and DR.. A. NJ. Soule, president Of the
State Agricultural college, in Athens.
With such an array of practical and
we'll informed lecturers, if they can
be secured, 1t is certain that the meea-
ing could be made one of great bene-
fit and helpfulness to the farmers, Of
whom a larbe number should De
brought to Americus by the meetiny.
This is the purpose of the plan sug-
gested by Mr. Pride, who is of the
opinion that the Central authorities
will also cooperate in making the oc-
casion one of great benefit to all con-
cerned. The arrangements for tha
meeting are largely tentative at this
tlIHe, JHOuSu IL Is Io1C sure LHdL IL W.
meet with successful and highly graf
flying termination.
While he was here yesterday, Mr.
Pride made a trip out to the grounds
of the Third District Agricultural and
Mechanical school He found Superin-
tendent Collum out of the CITY
but he enjoyed looking over the ex-
pertinent plats and the general equip
ment of the school, with which he was
much pleased. He says that he is sure
Superintendent Collum will not only
permit the use of the college buildings
for the meeting, but will also actively
take part in the occasion, If 1t is ar
ranged at time that will not interfere
With the work of the school
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
OCCUPATION TAX is
DOUBLED BY HOUSE

For corporations with capital not
exceeding $4,000, a tax of $40 per
annum; for capital over $4,000 AMI
under $4,000, a tax of $40; for capi-
tai over $4,000 and under 800 10000,
a tax of $50; for capital over 100000
and under 100000 a tax of $50; fo-
capital over 100000 and under $780,
900, a tax of 800; for capital over
$50O,0O0 and under $1,00O,OO0, a tax
of $3.50, and for capital over $1,000,
900 tax of 5000.
This scale exactly doubles the tax
figures in the old scale.
A warm fight ensued upon consider
alton Of the measure recommended bs
the ways and means committee to
place an annual registration of SIS Oh
automobiles and other similarly pro-
PEELED vehicles, involving an annual
increase in the states revenue of ap-
proximately 100000.
This measures was still under dis
cussion when the house adjourned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
LEAP TO DEATH
AT APPROACH Of
EXPRESS Train
Mother and CHILD KILLED
Fatal Accident on Central
Near Atlanta

\ + \ \ \ y y + \ \ \ =
Atlnta, Ca, Aug. 5.-(Suecial.) =
Mrs. ]. P. Heard and young son, \
= Linden, of Vienna, Ca, were in =
= stantly killed and J. H. Heard, =
= husband and father of the vic =
n Tins, injured when their auto y
= was run down by Southern rail- =
y way passenger train at Hampton's =
= Crossing this afternoon. =
= The bodies of the victims were \
y put on the train and brought on =
= to Atlanta, arriving here shortly =
+ before o'clock. =
\ Hampton's Crossing is about 4
y one hours run from Atlanta on .
y the Southern railway line be- =
4 tween here and Macon. y
\ y \ \ \ y + 4 4 \ y .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06
"ONLY RICH WILL KNOW
MEATS TASTE in 1897

Chicago, Aug 5.-There is to be no
reduction in the price of meat in thu
United States within the next fiv=
years. On the contrary, in 1923 meat
of all kinds will cost so much that
none but the very wealthy can eat,
even beef. So says ]. T. Russell, presi-
dent of the National Master Butch
ers' Association.
Meat sales over the nation have
dropped from 35 to so per cent with
in the last three years. In ten years
hardly any one will eat meat"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06

testimony yesterday, Conley declared
that changes and additions were made
only after he had decided to tell the
whole truth"
Conley admitted having "torl
stories" to the detectives, regarding
minor details. This, he said, was done
in an effort to shield himself
Twice during the morning sessio !
Of court the prosecution objected 70
the methods of Attorney Rosser's ex-
animation on the grounds that it was
argumentative. Both objections were
sustained For fear that the severe
strain to which he had been subjected
would prove too much for the witness.
attorneys for the state requested ad-
ministration of a stimulant. This
was done and Conley frightened W
perceptibly. Gross examination OF
the witness still was in progress when
adjournment was taken until the at
ternoon session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-06

known family of that name residing la
Terrell county. near Dawson. where,
his body was conveyed YESTERDAY
morning at the same time that Of M.
Tompkins was brought home here, !,
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Expect to Issue
c. ofC. Bulletin

Secretary Antics last evening laid
before his directors suggestive plans
for a monthly bulletin to be issued
from the chamber of commerce. The
aim of the publication of the leaflet
would be to interest more business
men in the organization and to aid
in the coming campaign for new
members.
Each issue, it is proposed, will re-
view the work of the organization
for the month and serve as a bulletin
of information to keep the members
present and prospective informed of
the work of the chamber. The idea
will be worked out later in the month
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-18
22 Cars Entered
in run to Date

Twenty-Five cars have been entered
to date in the lndiana-to-the-Pa Pacific
reliability run, according 10 copy
of the Indianapolis News which has
Just been received here by L. W.
Scott of the Red Trunk.
Carl G. Fisher and Charles A. Book
walter will drive in Marmon which
is the latest entry. j Fisher is a
millionaire sportsman and MIR. Book
walter Is one of the best known re-
publican politicians in Indiana. He
is former mayor of indianapolis
and is now a candidate for second
term. 80. - se
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Many Aspen people arrived in the
city last night on business. They are
&c. e. Doolittle. Crocker Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry A, Brown and Teddy
Hurst. They are all La Court hotel
guests.
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FOR REHT-HOUSES.

FOR RENT modern 4-room hous.
es, with bath rooms. Laundry in
easements, hot and cold water
These are close in. Call ]. e. Nc
KenZie, the plumber. 6-2-tf
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For Sale or Trade

so acres fine coal land, $4,000
development work done. Every
thing ready for handling coal;
good road to city. \ coal mine like
this in the Book Cliffs and will be
money maker. See us III you
want something that will beat "a
ranch or city income property.
Want to sell, but will trade.
A fine Plateau Valley ranch; 10
n. in cultivation; this is good one
for sale only, but the price makes
IL easy.
A Plateau Valley ranch, 112 a.
to trade for house in city. This is
good and you can make a good
trade.
~ "a. irrigated land i'm lower Rio
Granie valley, 5. Il. Texas. Want
income business property.
Broom modern house in Pali-
SADIE; want house in Grand June
ton. 4. tSff
10 al improved farm. Want city
residence.
. IA. 4-roOm house, 3 miles out;
want small residence.
We have large list exchange
property. What have you?
WALKER & JONES
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Salvation Army.

We are glad to welcome to Grand
Junction Capt. Pearl Puett from Dem
yer. who has come to help carry on
the work here. Meetings every even
ing. All are invited.-Capt DAILY
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-18

SIGNS PRINTEB.-The Daily Senti-
mel office carries a complete line Of
printed cards, as follows: Dress.
making. Plain Sewing, Private
Board, Board and Room, Notary
Public, Rooms, For Rent (fur-
nished or unfurnished), Etc. Etc.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

"HAIR WORK." Mrs. Stewart, 3OS
Rood. 6-6-lmo
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FOR RENT-Six-room house furnish
ed. Call at J3S Ute Ave. 6-13 Ct
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FOR RENT or broom modern,
nicely furnished, good location S2e
Groom modern house close in Sis
4-room house, So. 9TH near Ute IS;
5-room modern house, nicely furn-
ished on Grand S25. Heflin Bros :,
G.. V. Bank Bldg. 6-I6-3t
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FOR RENT-REAL ESTATE.
WAhTED-MlSCELLANEOUS

WANTED-Large work horse. pre-
ferably mare. Call Randolph
i63S. 6-l6-tf
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+ II II Il n TIN the center of the
business district, several suites OF
desirable office rooms. Plenty of
light, hot and cold water, gas and
electricity connections. Phone jet
30, or call at Sentinel office for
further information.
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FOR Modern five-room
apartment. 744 Colo. Ave. 6-1S-1tf
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BOARD and ROOMS.

TABLE BOARD, $3.50 week: board
and room, So. Roosevelt, GOT Ute.
5-29-1St
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FOR RENT-Five-room modern
house, newly papered; shade and
lawn. Phone Linden 1881.
6-17-6t
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WANTED-To buy a small safe;
phone Randolph CSC. 6-2-tf
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-A girl for housework.
Phone White 962. G-l7-2t
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WANTED-A chamber maid. Phone
Randolph 239. 6-l7-5t