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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-04
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-04

Men who never have occasion to
buy an umbrella are pretty good hust-
lers
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
CHARITY BALL OFF
BECAUSE TANGO
IS BARRED

Kansas City. Mo- Dec. S.-opposition
from the board of public welfare to
the dancing of the s.tangos and other
so-called new Dances" caused the
abandonment today of the charity
ball. an annual event participated in
since 1896 by the leading society folk
of Kansas City.
Miss Mary Karnes, president Of ths
Matte Rhoades Memorial society, In
charge of the BAH. said the society
had decided to abandon the project
because of the inpossibility of get
ting our patrons to give up the new
dances"
The college ball, another social
event, was Cancelled for the same
reason.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
HOWARD FAILED
TO APPEAR IN
BURGLARY TRIAL
BOND REDUCED, HE LEAVES
Mild Sensation is Created
In Courtroom

When Jesse Howard failed to appear
in superior court yesterday afternoon
to answer an indictment charging bur-
glary, official inquiry developed the
fact that he had quite recently been
released from the county Jail upon a
bond of $100 only, assessed by Justice
of the Peace w. T. McMath, and prob
ably would not appear at this time, his
bondsmen failing to produce him in
court.
The failure of Howard to appear,
and the subsequent facts developing in
the case, together with the caustic re-
marks of Judge 2. A. Littlejohn re-
garding the affair, created mild sell
sation in the court room, and was, gen
orally discussed about the city.
Howard had only recently been in
dicted by the grand jury upon charge
of having burglarized the Eldridge res
idence, near Americus, several months
ago, at which time valuables worth
$500 or $500 were alleged to have been
carried away. He was arrested some
time thereafter, and held in Jail upon
bond assessed at $70O for appear
ance at the preliminary trial.
The preliminary trial was not held,
however, and after remaining in Jail
several weeks, Howard was released
upon a bond Of $100, assessed by JUS
tice McMath, for his appearance at SUI
perior court. A similar bond for ap-
pearance in the city court to answer
to minor charge was also outstand-
ing, the latter bond having been as
sessed by some other authority.
In referring to Howard's failure to
appear, and the assessment of boni
of only $1OO in a felony case, Judge
Littleiohn was very plain-spoken in
his remarks, and stated that he desired
the grand jury to thoroughly investi-
gate the case. Other prisoners, he
said, were brought to court in large
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
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Christmas Is almost on US. The hol-
iday season is just around the corner.
Americus kiddies are busy writing
notes to Santa, and Americus grown
folks are busy making purchases for
loved ones. In the furry and hurry
of the holiday season some people may
forget that there are some in Ameri-
Gus that cannot celebrate the birth
day of our Saviour.
Americus is lucky in that majority
oe her citizens are prosperous and
able TO celebrate the joyous occasion
but still there are a few who because
of sickness or other providential him
ORANGES will not know the joy Of
Christmas.
There are little children in Americus
who are confident that old Santa is
going to visit them The parents Of
these same children are dreading the
coming Of Christmas morning when
the little tots will be disappointed.
For how can family that needs the
necessities of life afford to celebrate
the birthday of the Lowly Nazarene? I?
Americus people can make it a joy
GUS Christmas for every person in the
city If they will. Americus people
can gladden. the hearts of the kiddies
that look forward to the coming of
Santa all the time, wondering how
their little stockings that are full OF
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
TALL, BEAUTIFUL BLONDE
IS PLAYING HAVOC ON
ATLANTA Street CARS

Atlanta, Dec. 3.-The "tall beautif,
blonde with taking ways, whom the
police have been peeling their eyes for
during the past week, caught another
victim last night.
w. G. Plinstay, who was robbed of a
packet-book containing $3.50 in cur
rency, recollected afterward when
questioned by the detectives that a
handsome blonde had jostled him on
tie streetcar platform about fifteen
minutes before he noticed his loss.
This makes three or four pock-
pickings which the detectives haye
traced directly to this woman, and
they are of the opinion that she is the
leader of the gang of pickpockets who
have been working Atlantas streets,
streetcar platforms and hotel lobbies
for a month or more past.
A good description of the woman is
in the hands Of the police, and it is
believed that if she remains in Atlanta
much longer the dragnet will get he.'.
She is said to be well dressed, and
apparently woman of refinement and
poise.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
Here s A Chance To
Make 1t A Merru
Xmas For Eueryone
You Can Help FIJI the Empty Stockings in Americas by
Contributing to This Christmas Fund
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holes can be made to hold 1.-THE pres.
ents and goodies" that the good saint
will bring them.
The Times-Recorder is going to re-
ceiye donations from those that want
to make it joyous occasion for these
poor hddies. We are going to turn
the money that we raise over to the La
dies Benevolent society and they arc
going to see that it is distributed 50
that every single needy family in the
city can enjoy Christmas day. We will
be glad to receive subscriptions no
matter how small they are. The growq
folks can help with their dollars AMI
halves. The kiddies can help with their
pennies, nickles and dimes.
Let's get together and see that there
is not single empty stocking in
Americus on the birthday of our Sav-
iour. You can spare little here and
there to help the cause along. Everv
single penny that goes into the fund
will bring gladness to the heart Of
some poor person that is now dread
ing the approach of the Joyous day"
The Times Recorder will lead the
list off with subscription OF $5 Who
will be the next?
Address your letter to the Christmas
Editor, The Times Recorder, or bring
your donations to the Times-R Recorder
office
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
FEDERAL GENERALS ARE
SURRENDERING TO REBELS
ONE RAT HOLDS UP
SEVEN FAST TRAINS

Wilmington, Del, Dec. S.-Three ex-
press trains and four fast freights on
the Pennsylvania railroad were held
up at Moore's Station, between this
city and Philadelphia, by a rat. Traf-
fic on the four-track system was most
effectively blocked for thirty minut as
by the rodent, which had eaten off the
Insulation of signal wire, causing it
to ground, and thereby put the entire
signal system out or commission.
The engineer of an express train dis
covered the trouble when the signal at
Moore's station gave him clear track
when he knew another train was but a
short distance ahead of him. He stop
ped his train and then the other sig
Eals at the place began to act queerly.
An employe from nearby tower was
notified, traced the wires to the sta
ton, and after the platform had BEEN
torn up, discovered that the rat hal
knawed away the insulation for five
inches. He made repairs quickly, but
in the meantime trains continued to
arrive and had to stop till all was
clear
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
WALSH DUNCAN KILLED
BY A CAR AT CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 3.-Walsl
Duncan, veteran of the civil war and
prominent fraternal worker, was
struck by street car here today, AMI
died after a leg had been amputated
in an effort to save his life. He was
slightly deaf and is reported to haze
walked directly in front of the car. He
was a native of Pennsylvania.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
UNLOAOED GUN AT
ITS ANCIENT TRICK

Clarksyille, Tenn, Dec. 3.--(SpeciaD
playing yesterday afternoon
Oscar Harris, the 14-year-old son cf
Robert Harris. was accidentally sh It
with 22-calibre rife in the hands Of
young Howard Jones. The bullet
lodged in his back, and while the
wound is rather painful, his physician
states he is in no immediate danger
and ought TO survive. 1t is the same
old story of the unloaded gun.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
Santa Claus Appoints
Times-Recorder To
Receiue Xmas Letters
The Boys and Girls Of Americas viii Have Chance to
Tell Old Santa Just Exactly What They Want Him TO
Bring Them.

These are busy days for Old Santa
Claus and his workmen up at the North
Pole. The jolly old fellow and his
little dwarfs are working away like
beavers putting the finishing touches
on rocking horses, dolls, air guns and
other presents for good little boys and
girls.
Old Santa wants to give every boy
and girl exactly what they want. II
Jimmy wants sweater and Mary
wants a sure enough baby doll he
wants to know it SO he won't make d
mistake and give Jimmy billy goat
and Mary tea set. Old Santa wants
to make the boys and girls happy g
Christmas.
The jolly old saint is sorting out his
presents right now. He wants to Put
them aside for Jack and Jimmy and
Sue and all the other good little boys
and girls. He has sent the following
to The Times Recorder via wireless.
North Pole, Dec 8, 1913.
Editor Times-Recorder, Americus.
Ga.
Will you act as my agent in Ameri-
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
POOR MEN WHO SEEK NIGHTS
LODGING IN CHEAP BOARDING
HOUSE MEET GRUESOME FATE
SIDEWALKS PILED
WITH CHARRED BODIES
Exit Cut OH From Fire E scape-In
vestigation Already Begun

Boston, Mass, Dec. 8. = Twenty
five men were killed in a fire which
swept through the upper floors of the
Arcadia Hotel, a lodging house in the
south portion of Boston, early today.
Others are missing. Scores were
taken to hospitals suffering from
burns and injuries received in jump
ing from windows.
Nearly all the bodies were terribly
burned and mutilated, making iden-
tifcation impossible The victims
were men in poor circumstances who
had resodted to the place for nights
lodging. Caught in the crowded
hunks on the top floor or the five
story brick building and in the small
rooms on the fourth floor they were
helpless. When they were aroused
the stairways were in flames and
there was a mad rush for the fire
escapes at the rear. Practically all
the men we're naked.
:. Many were rescued by the firemen
and police. Some escaped by walking
a shaky plank stretched to an adjoin-
ing building or by jumping across a
fiue-foot alley to neighboring roofs,
The fire apparently started in a
hallway closet on the first floor. The
flames swept up the wooden stair
ways and burned through the roof.
According to William Walsh, the
night clerk, there were 17S dodgers
in the building when the fire was dis
covered by passing newsboy.
Heaviest on Fourth Floor.
On the fourth floor, where the loss
of life was heaviest, there were
thirty tiny rooms, like cells, with two
cots in each. A hallway ran through
the center. Nearly ali those occupy
ing rooms on the front of the build
ing perished. The men in the rear
rooms, opening on the fire escape had
locked the doors when they went to
bed and those in front were unable
to reach the fire escapes.
When the firemen arrived the
flames were shooting twenty feet in
the air from the windows of the
fourth and fifth floors and the fire
escapes and the roof were mass OF
shrieking, struggling humaity-
Despite shouts of assurance from be-
low three men jumped from the root
Two were instantly killed. The third
who had raped a mattress about
himself, escaped with few bruises.
1t was nearly an hour after the
firemen arrived before they were
abel to enter the lodging house. The
first man to ascend a smoking ladder
shouted:
My God, boys, that place is Uttered
with dead.
1t was a gruesome signt as the
bodies were removed i'm the early
dawn. Onlookers turned away as the
burned and mangled bodies were low
cred to the street and placed in wicker
baskets.
Before the ruins had cooled, two
Investigations were begun. One was
undertaken by the grand jury who
viewed the scene and prepared to
hear testimony regarding the manner
In which the owners and lessees Of
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 3.--Former
Governor Malcolm R. Patterson ad-
dressed the Pastors association here
today. A vote of thanks was given
him for his work here in behalf of the
abolition of saloons.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
MUCHLY MARRIED
RUMNEY ROUTED
TO STATE Pen
FOUR YEARS FOR BIGAMIsT
Second Time in Pen Upon
Same Charge

Between matrimony and the peni-
tentiary, Charles Rumney, white man
evidently prefers the married state, as
he has had plenty of experience il
both. Out of the pen for the offense
of bigamy, committed in another coun-
ty, it is said, Rumney is going back
for little sojourn of four years, pros
cided he is not pardoned out in d
short time, as was the case in his first
experience there. Rumney halls from
Dawson, where he acquired the marrg-
ing habit His latest venture upon the
sea of alleged bliss was made in
Americus some time since.
Rumney is not prepossesing indi-
vidual and wonld never be classed as
a Beau Brummell, or an Apollo Belvi-
diere, and the wonder of the court
spectators yesterday during the trial
was that he had succeeded in winning
the affections of as many wives as
were charged up to his account by an
inquisitive grand jury.
Rumney's physical appearance may
get him out of the hole shortly, bat
ii is very doubtful if he will again
apear in the Court Of Cupid-or that of
Sumter upon another bigamy charge.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04

numbers, but a white man, charged
with felony, was given opportunity -
escape trial, If he SO desired
The grand jury, which re-convened
yesterday, will doubtless look into the
Howard case and other surprises may
follow.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
SEVEN OF HUERTA'S GENERALS
DESERT HIS CAUSE AND G0
OYER TO CARRANzA
OTHERS READY
TO SURRENDER
DipIomaticalIy There Are No Devel-
opments- Huerta Is Slowly Losing
Power In Mexico

Washington, ID c., Dec. . Tna
flight of Provisional President Huer-
ta's generals in northern Mexico, fed
eral evacuation of Chihuahua AMI
Guaymas, and the refusal of the
Mexican oil companies to furnish
fuel for movement of federal trosp
trains were pointed out BY officials
here today as such events to which
President Wilson referred in his
message to congress yesterday, when
he declared the regime of General
Huerta was crumbling by a little
every day"
automatically there have been no
developments. President Wilson's
statement that this government
would not in his opinion, be Obliged
to alter its policy of "watchful wait
ing" was regarded as forecasting a
period of passive observations with
every eye of the government exercis-
ing at the same time close scrutiny
on the safeguarding Of foreigners and
their property.
Although the state and navy de-
partments were without Official ad-
vices over night, unofficial reporFs
that seven federal generals in north
Iern Mexico were ready to surrende
to the constitutionalists were read
with keen interest. The Italian am
bassador, Marquis Cusani Confalon-
ieri. in the course Of an extended con-
ference today, discussed the Mexicasi
situation with Secretary Bryan.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04

Gus and receive letters from the boys
and girls telling me what they want
You can forward them to me here. We
are hard at work and every single
boy and girl in Americus is going to
get exactly what they want Merry
Christmas to you.
OLD SANTA CLAUS.
And so The Tines Recorder will he
glad to serve Santa. Who wouldn't be
glad to do anything for the good Old
saint that brings joy to us all? We
will be glad to forward any letters
taat the children of Americus war.t
to write Santa. We will publish them
in the paper and as Old Santa is a
regular paid-in-advance subscriber
to The Times-Recorder he will be
sure to receive them.
Don't trust the old chimney any
more If you want Santa to get your
letter, mail it to us. And then keep
on being good until Christmas rolls
around and just watch and see If Oil
Santa doesn't bring you exactly what
you want
Address your letters: Christmas
Editor, The Times Recorder.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04
AMERICUS CAMP
WOODMEN NAMES
new OFFICERS
]. M. 1OBlN MADE CONSUL
Full Complement Of Officers
Chosen

At the annual meeting last night of
Americus Camp, No. %, Woodmen of
the World, officers for the next Wood
manic year were elected as follows:
J. M. Tobin, consul commander.
A. Cupper. advisory lieutenant.
w. NJ. Mcneil, banker.
Nat LeMaster, clerk.
e. e. Rodgers, assistant clerk.
w. B. Mcdaniel, escort.
o. C. Johnson, sentry.
II. A. B. Skinner, watchman.
Doctors H. B. Allen and j. Wade
Chambliss, camp physicians.
s. R. Sims, manager.
Americus camp is one of the larg-
est organizations in Georgia, and is
in excellent physical condition.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04

the property had obser we'd the build
ing and fire regulations.
Another probe by the building in
spection department of the city was
started under orders from Mayor
Fitzgerald.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04

Mexico City, Dec. S.-The seaport
city OF Tampico was today officially
declared the temporary capital OF the
state af Tamaulipas. General Antonio
abago, the military governor. who
was forced to abandon Cuidad VIC
toria by Mexican rebels and who was
enormously reported to have COM
mitted suicide, has gone to Tampic,
under orders from the federal gov
ernment to re-establish his gouerno.
ship in the temporary capital.
The war department today an
nounced that General Arizmendi all
other federal officers who fed from
Cuidad victorio to Cerittos. in the
state of San Luis Potosi, had been d.
dered to-re-organize their forces and "a
march again upon Victoria. This task
had been entrusted at first to Gen. RI
bio Navarrette, who retreated 20
Monterey, after his failure to relieve
the hard-pressed garrison of Victoria.
Americus times-recorder., 1913-12-04

Juarez, Mexico. Dec. 3-Confident
that the seven Mexican federal gen
erals who evacuated Chihuahua City
with their troops intend to seek
refuge in the United States and thua
be beyond the danger Of being taken
prisoners by the rebels, General Fran
cisco villa to-day sent more troops
to attempt to intercept them. They
are believed to be heading oward Dim
ago, on the international boundary,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-03
HILLES TO ENTER BUSINESS
Presidents Secretary Will Join
Liability Assurance Firm.


Washington. March 2.-Thc secretary
10 the President. Charles Dewey Ililles,
will enter into partnership with Ed
mund Dwight. resident manager Of the
EMPLOYERS Liability Assurance COM
many. of New York State. on March "a
The firm will be known as Dwight n
uilles. resident managers OF the corpo-
ration. Formal announcement viii be
made by Mr. Dwight in New York city
tomorrow.
Announce ment of Mr.. llilless plans
will occa sion no surprise among his IN
timate friends II was known two years
ago that he intended To associate HIM
self with the Employers Liability Ns-
surance Company, but was Induced by
President Taft to become his secretary
II was understood two years ago that
MIR Uilles mad been offered position
paving $1,000 - year. Mr.. liilles ana
Mr. Dwight are friends of long standing
Mr.. uillcs will retain the chairmanship
of the Republican National Committee.
lie came TO Washington four years ago
and served for two years. He entered
the White House on April I. 1911. sue
ceedinC Charles Dyer Norton. In the
last few months the President and Mr.
IIilles have been together almost con-
stantlv. He has been called Ia the cabi-
net meetings often. u rare privilege FOR
81 secretary, and has been the Presidents
close adviser Mr.. Iiilles is "A native or
ohio. but lived AZ Dobbs Ferry. y. Y,
for several years before coming To
Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-03
LITTLE MAYORS IN BIC PARADE
General Simon Seingu, Of Second Avenue, Will Lead
Twenty Other East Siders Of Equal Rank
Rank Is Right at Inaugural

WHEN President Wilson takes his place
I'm IN. great reviewing stand Oh Pennsyl-
wanna avenue. Washington. tomorrow az
t.rnoon. his attention may be riNeted on
a aallant little band armed cap-a-pie u
high silk hats Prince Albert coats. wNite
silk gloves. white buttonhole flowers and
siIver-neaded canes.
Among the marching thousands. some
In gold braid and clanking sabres. others
in victorias drawn by prancinH sieeos.
even among the high diplomats from loi-
elcn countries. the silk-hatted brigade
will he momentous In the great gatherin-
for two reasons:
Fist. by virtue Of their gallant leader
whose heroic stature OF just Ave feet and
no inches. held AT the proper poise. VIII
proclaim him every inch leader OF men.
That is Simon Steingut the Mayor of
Second avenue.
Second. through the Chesteriieldian po-
likeness of Slmon's followers. twenty OF
them. who will march with eyes strictly
10 the front. despite the deafening cheer rs
that will strain their car drums and the
fawning adulation Of the crowds They
are the Little Mayors OF the East Side.
For several DAYS the Little Mayors. un-
der the mastery drilling OF Stengut. have
been marching and commemorative.
marking time and giving the true MIL.
tary salute. In anticipation Of teir ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-03
CHICKEN DIES FROM FRIGHT
Rattlesnakes Kill Snyder's Pet
by Mental Suggestion.

Charles Snyder. head keeper of the
Bronx Geological Park, is broken
hearted. FOR his famous one-leggcd
chicken is dead. The chicken was
broken-hesrted. too. but the ailment
was the genuine article. for il was
scared TO death. Charles rattle
snake, is accused Of the crime
The chicken had been the chief talk
OF the park for some time. because il
was born with only one leg. Although
OF the conventional Plymouth Rock
variety the youngster made its APP
pcarance on Keeper nNders farm at
Scarsdale about two months ago, with
only half The regulation UNDERMINING.
Yesterday Snyder took his pet 10 the
park To exhibit il TO Curator Ditmars.
The place Of exhibition. however. was
badly chosen. for it was the reptile
house The sight of the chicken proved
too much for Charles, who set up Wig
orous rafting and attempted TO strike
other snakes Joined in, until the
chicken, fascinated and then fright
ened. dropped dead in its track (singu-
lar).