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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20
HECTER'S TRIAL
IN PITTSBURG
is SENSATIONAL
OFFENCE HEAD OF SCHOOLS
Now On Trial Upon Serious
Charges

Pittsburg, May 19.-Investigation
of alleged immortality against A.
L. Heeter, superintendent of the pub
lie schools of Pittsburg, now in pro-
gress by a committee of citizens COM
posed of bishops, ministers and bust
ness men took new turn today when
. former stenographer, who is an
acknowledged beauty, in Heeter's en-
ploy made affidavit of undue fam;l-
iarity" which caused her to quit her
position, she stated Heeter had brand,
ed her story as another malicious
lie"
Heeter charged by a servant in lis
home, of two serious offenses, was
tried in criminal court and acquitted
Other charges were brought in tho
present investigation.
The mother of the superintendent
recently died and the probe was halt
ed. Meanwhile children remained
away from school and thousands OF
them paraded the streets carrying
banners, Kick Heeter Out"
The committee of citizens appointed
by the board of education has had one
meeting. When the next will take
place is indefinite, because of the re
luctance of witnesses to appear before
the body although assured that their
names and testimony are to be kept a
secret.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

100000. The American Express COM
pany, a leather store and japanese ba-
zaar which occupied the ground floor,
also, were considerably damaged.
Fire Chief Wagner was overcome
shortly after the fire began, but soon
recovered sufficiently 20 return to his
work. Eleven of the fremen, how
ever, were SO seriously affected that
they were removed to a hospital, where
several of them were in a serious COLI
dition tonight.
The fire started in some unexplained
manner in the basement and burned
for five hours before the firemen sue
ceeded in subduing it, although it was
confined entirely to the basement. This
was the fifth fire that has occurred IN
the building in the past six years, each
time thousands of priceless govern
ment documents having been destroy
ed. Most of the loss was confined 20
maps and records, many of which
cannot be restored.
Thousands of people gathered 10
witness the fire, which threatened the
center of Washington's shopping dis
trict. Secretary Lane of the interior
department, of which the survey is a
branch, stood for hours watching the
fight Of the firemen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20
ACTORS "MAkE-UP"
FOOLED DOCTORS
BY Use of Grease Paint Vaudeville Ar.
fist Got Free Board Six Months.

Milwaukee, May 19.-Gysberger Van
descend siXty-one, who has acted win
Booth, Barrett and Modjeska, appear
ed in November at the Office of local
physician, apparently afflicted with a
dangerous looking rash. The physi-
clan was puzzled and after a days
vain exploration of skin disease treat
Uses decided that the man should Re
committed to the county hospital fot
further observation.
There the physicians gave Vandes-
end a series of examinations and stud
led in vain effort to find way to
combat his unknown malady. One dav
recently a doctor discovered a bottle
of alcohol in a medicine chest. An
hour later. vandesend had an alterca-
ton with an attendant and a small
package fell from Vandesends pocket.
The package was red grease paint, the
cause OF the rash" which disappeared
like magic when a little pumise stone
and hot water were used.
Vandesend is no longer boarding
free at the expense of the county, but
he did not leave voluntarily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

According to the last census Geor-
gia owned 120067 horses, only 80 per
cent of these being on farms, GeOr-
eia farmers holding bottom place
among states for number of horses
owned by farmers OF the 36,020
horses on Georgia farms, perhaps one
half were mares. The census reports
only 3,918 colts On the basis of a so
per cent. breeding record, the 1900
mares should have produced 1896
colts, but it will be seen that Georgia
farmers have been very Indifferent
about raising colts when they have
raised only about one-third as many
as they could be expected to raise. A
very deplorable state of affairs. Think
of driving through farming section
and passing 80 farms that did not
raise colts before you came to one
that did, this too in face of the fact
that Georgia is paying approximately
SI2, GOO 900 annually for mules.
If one farmer in given territory
we're to raise colt, ninety-nine of his
aeighhoring Georgia farmers would
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

be in the market for it. Georgia is
paying more per head for mules than
practically any other state in the union
and she is raising fewer colts per
farm Is there any valid reason for
this?
But conditions are changing. Heavy
farm mares are being substituted lor
mules. In every case the change has
proven profitable. The mares have
shown their ability to pillow the land
better than the light weight mules.
The awakening interest is manifested
by numerous inquiries coming to the
college for information about getting
Percherons and the college has been
able to start some on the right course
and it has been able to provide breed.
ing service as far as facilities would
permit Cooperative breeding asso-
Citations are being formed among
farmers who are turning to the col
lege to negotiate for a reliable stud,
thus giving the investors the middle
mans commission and making sure
to get a good animal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

The less vegetable matter there is
in soil the more readily it will crust.
Southern soils are notably deficient in
organic or vegetable content by rea-
son of the long period of single crop
ping and clean cultivation. A hard
crust prevents a uniform stand OF
any crop and lack of uniform stand
means materially reduced yield. To
get the best stand, it is therefore i'm
portant that after each rain and just
as soon as the ground is sufficiently
dry, to stir with a weeder or harrow.
These also serve as the cheapest and
most satisfactory implements for cul-
1iEating either corn or cotton in the
early stages of development. If the
cotton is planted in ridges the wheel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20
KEEPING THE CRUST BROKEN IMPORTANT
TO SUCCESS Of GROWING CROPS
andrew M soue President Georgia College of Agriculture

ed weeder is decidedly preferable.
While the crops are growing, if the
crust is not kept broken, cracks or
ducts through which the sun will
draw the soil moisture and leave the
roots of growing plants often less
than they need, consequently retard-
ing their growth. Plants can take
their food from the soil only with wa
ter. Too little moisture means too
little plant food.
The dust mulch formed by breaking
the crust, is a very important factor,
therefore, in plant Development It
serves as a stopper to a bottle. In
stops the upward movement of the
water and holds it where the roots
can draw upon it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20
Letter to
Or. KiImer & Co.,
BinghamtOn. n. Y.

Senu 70 Dr. klnner & Co, Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince any one. You will also re-
Iceive a booklet of valuable informa-
ton, telling all about the kidneys ard
bladder. When writing ne sure and
mention the Americas Times
er Regular fifty-cent and one dollar
size bottles for sale at all drug
'tores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

IF we all saw humanity from the
bartender's point OF view we wouldn't
put much faith in it," said a woman
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

Sometimes a man calls girl dream
and then wonders why dreams are not
always true.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

The breach of promise suit is one
suit that a man doesn't care to have
pressed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

II town hasn't anything else to
boast of it will brag on its cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20

For further information apply to II
r ESeFetL Local Agent Americas
Ca; C. w. Small, Div. Pass Agt.,
Savannah. Ca: C. B. Ryan. @. P. A.
RerLEnnEltA. Va
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-20
GEORGIA SHOULD RAISE COLTS

M. P Jarnagin Professor Animal Husbandry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
WOULD HOLD PHILIPPINES
A Crime to Free Them Now,
Saws Justice Hendrick.

Justice Peter \. Hcndrick. of the Su-
preme Court. speaking last night at the
first dinner Of the Celtic American
League Of the United States Of Amer
lea. held in the Hotel Marscilc. Broad
way and lO3d street. made "A stirring
speech on the Philippines. declaring
this country should retain the islands.
He also highly praised the attitude Of
ex-President Taft in the matter.
Justice Hendrick was down to speak
on the topic. The Irish at the Amerl-
can Bar and on the Bench" but soon
digressed from his allotted subject.
saying:
The Democratic party. to which !
belong proposes 10 declare the Philip
pine Islands independent. IT will bc a
0OO, 900 people In those islands loose, as
prey TO other nations.
Il want 10 say to that great man who
has left the Presidency. who has been
so great in his defeat, that during the
time he spent in the islands and during
his Presidency lie treated the people OF
the Philippines fairly. and ii would be
dishonor to this country If the policy
of declaring them free were pursued
and disgrace To the Democratic
party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12

Because the Brooklyn League. a non
PARTISAN civic body made up of many
wen known men, proposes TO have as
guest of honor at n dinner on Saturday
evening William &. Re lficld, Secretary
of Commerce. Andrew Colvin. eX-
president Of the F'iatbuSh Taxpayers
Association. has demanded back the
money which he paid for his plate. His
action became known yesterday and
aroused considerable feeling among
both Democrats and Republicans.
Mr.. Rcdfeld lives i'm Flatbush and
the action of In" cX-president of the
FlattUsh organization is therefore
looked upon rs particularly indeiicate
Mr.. Colvin objects To- Mr. Redheid be
, cause he is Democrat. The dinner
has aroused enthusiasm in Brooklyn
because Ecdticld is the first Cabinet
officer from that borough i'm many
years Naval Officer +. J H. Kracke
Republican leader Of the 18th Assem-
bly, District was indignant yesterday
when he heard of Mr Colvins with
druWaL
Although Mr.. Redheld is Demo-
crat." he said. that Is no reason why
the league should not give him
dinner. The league is nOn-partisan IN
it's views and seeks TO honor men OF
all parties who are credit to the
borough When a man takes Office ne
ceases To be the representatiN" OF any
party and becomes The representative
Of the people. and should he 50 con-
sidered Mr.. Eedfield is a neiehbor and
friend of mine. We campaigned To-
cether in the same carriage in the Low
campaign. and he spoke from the plat
form of the 18th Assembly District l'e-
publican Club in the Barnard cam
paien. | intend to be present at the
dinner with Postmaster Noorhles ana
several other Republicans. who esteem
Mr. Redfeld as a friend and as man.
Mr.. Colvin's letter To John +. 6eis'
secretary of the league. follows:
II return YOU herewith ticket. when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
JULY q DECLARATION
READ IN CANADIAN HOUSE
Kisses and Cries of "Shame!
Greet Speech of H. E. EN-
merson, ex- Minister.
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

Ottawa, Ontario March 1.-THE
naval debate developed much bitterness
in the House of Commons tonight.
when Henry T.. Emmerson, eX- Minister
OF Railways. attacked Winston Church
ill. First Lord of the Admiralty. for
having "butted in in Canadian poll
cies. Mr. Emmerson read long OK
tracts from the Declaration Of Inde-
perdence, declaring that the naval aid
bill and the interference OF Mr.. Church
III constituted a grave danger 10 Cana
dian freedom. Cries Of shame. and
Kisses from the government benches
greeted the reading of the Declaration
and Mr.. Emerson's statements.
The mistake Of Lord North cost
England the American colonies, he
said. and the mistake Of Winston
Churchill may cost England the loss OF
Canada"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
GERARD CALLED SPEEOER
Justice Will Answer Charge in
Jersey Court Friday.
lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Passaic, y. j., March 11.-Because OF
the vigiiant eye of James +. Green. a
traffic patrolman. complaint has been
issued tere against Justice James W
Gerard. Of the New York Supreme
Court. for exceeding the speed limit in
his touring car. He will be arraigned
before Judge Costello on Friday morn
ing.
Green saw the automobile speeding
along Main avenue on Sunday after
noon He was busy at the time at the
Erie Railroad station, where train
was coming in. and could not stop the
car. He caught the number. however,
and il was sent to the Motor Vehicle
Department at Albany. A letter re-
ceived this morning stated that the car
was owned by Justice Gerard.
Communication was opened with Mr..
Mccarthy. private secretary to Justice
Gerard. Chief Hendry received a re-
ply this afternoon saying the justice
would be here as soon as the court de-
sired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12

gress Speaking for himself. Mr.. Gar
rison said that he had no doubt that
the administration would adhere to the
policy on Independence for the Fill
pinos when they were capable Of self
government. but lie admitted that the
question when they would attain that
capacity presented decided problem.
The impression about the White
House day was that the subject
would not be taken up at this special
session Of Congress. but would be left
Over until December
Consideration of the status of tn.
Philippines by the President At this
time is assumed 20 rise from the pres
sure that already has been brought 10
bear upon thc Executive by the large
interests seeking light as 10 the pur-
pose Of the new administration toward
ultimate independence OF the Philip
pines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
CAN CROSS LEGS IN COURT
Justice Page Overrules Golf and
Reprimands Attendant.

Remembering the aversion Of Justice
Gon to The crossing Of legs I'm the
courtroom. an attendant in the part ~
the Supreme Court where Justice Page
is presiding undertook yesterday To or
der that a witness uncross his legs and
take his hard out Of his pocket while
testiying.
The oflicious attendant was promptly
rcprimanded by Justice Page, who
apologizcd for dissenting from the
oninion of the attendant and added
that he wanted witnesses 10 be as com
Portable as possibl" in the courtroom.
and" said Justice Page. there is no
harm i'm a man putting his hand in his
own pocket" The witness was DR..
Albert G. Rice. Of Babylon. Long Island.
Justice Goff's deep seated objection
TO having legs crossed in court caused
him some time ago. to oro1r Cornelius
Vanderbilt. who was witness in
case. to uncross his legs while testify
N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
DISASTER LAID TO FOREMAN
Drunk and Thrust Hook Into
Dynamite, Says StevedOre.

Baltimore. March ll.-SensationaI
testimony was given tonight by Nor
ris Price. stevcdore, 10 the coroner's
,urv which is Investigating the blow
ing up Of the dynamite ship Alum
Chine last Friday with heavy loss OF
life and injury to scores.
Price. who was made deaf in one ear
and received minor injuries sWore that
William Bomhardt, assistant foreman
WAS under the influence of liquor oii
the morning of the explosion. Becoming
anecred. Bomhardt. said the witness
grabbed Il cotton hook from stevedoro
and swung it into "A box of dynamite
There was IA small explosion" added
Price. 1T sounded like a pistol sho:.
and then saw smoke issuing from the
hatchway."
Three other stevedores corroborated
Prices story of the circumstances lead
ing up 10 the first explosion. William
Henderson testified that Bomhardt. as
he grabbed the hook, shouted:
"rll move that box or blow up the
slip."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
Wilson Thinks Malone Too In
experienced for Collector
ship of Port, 1t Is Said.
WOULD DISPLEASE MURPHY
Presidents Feeling for Alder
manic Head and Senator
Roosevelt Causes Tam
many Men to Wonder.

Washington. March 1l.-John PurTov
Mitchell. President of the Board of Al
dermen of New York. is being consld-
cred by President Wilson for Collector
OF the Port OF New York. and has an
excellent chance OF landing the place
This information doubtless will prove
a surprise To the friends of Dudley
Field Malone. Senator O'Gorman's SON
in-law. for they have believed tina:
Malone was soon TO be named for In,
post
Ii has been known about the White
House for the last day or two. how
ever. that while President Wilson has
deep affection for Mr.. Malone, he neV-
ertheless has been induced 10 listen to
the counsel Of his advisers that man
Of more mature experience should re-
ceiye the appointment
The CollcctOrship is the most impor-
tant federal post n New York. ANA be-
calse of this the Presidents advisers
have been urging the selection OF some
u.rsou who has had a wider experience
in public affairs. .Ir. Malone has not
vet turned thirty. His friends contend
that youth should not be charged
against him because Of their belief thai
he could handle the place like vet
eran. Also. ii is pointed out, Mltche
is only thirty-four
II is not probable that Charles +
Murphy and his Tammany cohorts vii
take kindly to the selection of NJ
Mitchell lie has proved considerable
of a thorn in the side of Tammany, 1nI
his probable appointment as Collector
of the Port. coupled with Senator
Roosevelt's selection as Assistant Soc
retarv of the Navy. has caused many
of the machine men here 10 wonder If
they are 10 get anything hut crumbs
from the Wilson administration.
Mr.. Mitchell is now in the last year OF
his term as President of the Board OF
Aldermen. While always a Democrat
ne was elected on an anti-Tammany
ticket.
Mr.. Malone is practically certain tc
receh a good appointment from the
President. as there are few persons who
stand higher in his esteem. Just what
II will be. however, no one has been
nblc TO guess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
FOR EUROPEAN WAR 1913
Triple Alliance Said To Be Med
itating Big Campaign.

Paris. March 1.-THE Paris newspa %
per "L'Intransigeant' publishes an ar
ticle intended 10 explain the increa'e1
military activity in France recently.
Through the indiscretion or an eiGl-
ncnt Italian politician, the paper 81! :
the French government learned on Jan
uarv 13 that Germany had asked Italy
If she could be ready to join with Ger
many and Austria in campaign u
begin in October. 1913, to put an en'i
nv decisive action to the general un-
easiness i'm Europe.
Tho French government made ~
ouiries. which resulted in fun conhrma-
ton of this information, and then DE-
cided 10 proceed with urgent military
measures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
REFUSES TO ATTEND
DINNER TO REDFIELD
Flatbush Man Wants Brooklyn League to Re-
turn Money He Paid for Testimonial
to Cabinet Member.

subscribed and paid for, for the an
nual dinner of the league. and will ap-
preciate it if you will send me check
for the same. The past history of citt-
zens' associations has demonstrated
that they destroy their usefulness when
they begin to interest themselves IN
party politics The fact that the league
sent out with its own literature ana
under the same cover a circular so
licitinS members to join party TO eat
tend the Inauguration of "A Democratic
President. struck me as being about as
far as the association ought 10 go in
that direction. To turn the league 3
annual dinner into public demonstra-
ton to Secretary Redfeld upon his APP
pointment in the Cabinet of a Demo-
cratic President seems to me to be be-
yond the province of the organization n,
and | distinctly protest as an individual
member and decline TO be a party To
any such demonstration.
This protest and objection is not TO
be taken in any sense as applying per-
sonally To either Secretary Redficld or
Ex-senator Fuller | should be delight
ed to join in citizens movement for
such a demonstration in honor of Mr..
Redhold. but in view Of the fact that,
SO far as | know. no attempt was ever
made 10y the league Ia officially recog-
nize the elevation Of any Brooklyn
citizen whether or not he was MEM
Der of the league. to high political Of
fee. such a departure at this time VIII
certainly not add 10 the leagues infiu-
ence as non partisan body"
Mr. Gels said yesterday that a din
ner was given by the league in 1909 10
Edward NJ Grout the retiring Con-
troller of the City OF New York, and
his successor Herman \. Metz: Mar
tin w. Littleton. the outgoing Borough
President. and his successor. Bird :.
Coler. These were all Democrats. ON
another occasion the league had as
guests number Of newly elected
Judges. all OF whom were Republicans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
NAPOI,EON'S GRANDSON
HUMBL E LUMBER PlER
Maternal Ancestor Was Maton Of St. Helena
Hospital When Little Corpora"
Arrived There Prisoner.

on the island Of st. Helena. as mas
been asserted, but near Edinburgh
Scotland on November II, 1918. John
Gordon's mother was Scotch woman
matron Of the hospital at st. Helena
when Napoleon arrived there on tne
Bellerophon-and he took his mother $
family name.
John Gordon married Amelia Jones, a
Welsh woman, in London in 1910 ana
they came to America, settling in New
London, Conn, where William was
born in 1S41.
Having the blood Of the great En-
peror in my veins has never excited
me-" William Gordon said to-day, as
he turned to his task Of piling lumber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12

Los Angeles, March 11.-Search by
the Crittenden Memorial Society Of San
Francisco for a reputed grandson OF
Napoleon Bonaparte ended to-day in
Los Angeles lumber yard. William
Gordon, working man, is the person
sought.
William Gordon was a son Of the late
John Gordon, a San Francisco jeweller.
who, according to the Crittenden Soci-
ETY., unquestionably was son of the
Little Corporal" The body of John
Gordon is buried in "A cemetery near
the Golden Gate.
William Gordon is sixty-five years
old. He says his father was not born
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
WOULD STERILIZE INSANE
Michigan Bill Gives Relatives
Right to Protest.

Lansing, Mich, March 1.-THE Sen
ate passed the Odel bill to-day proyid-
ing for the sterilization Of insane and
mentally defective inmates of state in
stitutions.
The measure. which already has
passed the House. was amended SO
that thirty DAYS notice of the decision
TO submit any inmate to the operation
must be given to the relatives or guar
dian Of the patient. who then will have
the right to hearing in probate court
as to the necessity for an operation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
MRS. O'GORMAN is ILL
Wife of New York Senator Vic
tim of Ptomaine Poisoning.

Washington, March ll.-Mrs. O'Gorman
wife of the junior Senator from New
York, has been III for two days with
ptomaine poisoning. Her condition IS no;
serious. however. and her physician ex-
meets that she will be able To leave her
-com in day or two.
Mrs O'Gorman was taken i'll on Sun
day. and a physician diagnosed her all
,uent as "A mild case of ptomaine poison
ing. He said there was no danger, al
though he ordered her not TO leave her
room.