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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
MANN ASKS PROBE
ON FUND REQUEST

Washington. D. c., Sept 1s.-Repub.
lican leader Mann dropped a bomb
among Democratic leaders today when
he introduced a resolution calling up
on Speaker Clark to appoint com.
mittee OF seven to investigate alleged
soliciting of campaign funds among
members of the house. The resolution
is based on recent circular letter by
Chairman Doremus of the Democratic
congressional campaign committee
asking each Democrat of the house to
contribute 800 to the 1914 campaign
The resolution cited statutes govern
ing the soliciting Of funds fol
political purposes. The resolution was
referred to a committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
LONDON MANSION
GOES UP IN SMOKE
Fire, Thought to Be Incendiary,
Causes Loss of Half Mil
lion to Admiral.

London, Eng. sepe 1S:=F1fe 81
probably incendiary origin, today de-
stroyed Theobald Park. a beautiful
mansion at Waltham Cross belonging
TO Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton.
Meux. The mansion, together with a
large fortune. was bequeathed to Ad
miral Lambton by Late Lady Meux on
condition he take the name of Meux
The loss is estimated at a half mil
lion dollars. Grove House. another
mansion. belonging to the Meux es.
tate was burned last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
241 PUBLISHERS
HOLD CONVENTION

New York. Sept 1s.-Editors and
publishers of 241 papers, representing
IS different trades. industries and pro-
fessions with a capital investment of
$35,000,000. met today in the eighth
annual convention of the Federal
Trade Press Associations OF the Unit
ed States. To confine speakers to a
10-minute limit a system OF railroad
signals are established which will
show a green light three minutes be-
fore the end Of the time allotted. and q
red light at the expiration Of the ten
minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
PUPILS ON STRIKE
ATTACK MASTERS

Dublin, Ireland, Sept. 1S.-Boys at
tending schools connected with the
Catholic Cathedral here joined the
ranks of the strikers today. When the
hour arrived for a lesson requiring
the use of books supplied by a firm
which had locked out workmen belong,
ing to the Transport Workers union,
the boys rebelled and attacked mas.
ters who attempted to coerce them
With states they fercely assaulted
their teachers, two of whom were TAX
en- to a hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
UNIONS ASKED TO
AID IDLE MINERS

Kalamazoo, Mich, Sept. 1s-The
Michigan Federation of Labor adopted
resolutions calling on the American
Federation of Labor to impose tax of
five cents week on every union men,
Der affiliated with the central body, br
the benefit of the copper mine strik-
ers.
Calumet, Mich, Sept. 1s.-The cop
per country commercial clubs COM
mittee Investigating the copper strike,
with view to offering mediation, will
today open offices in Calumet, where
testimony bearing on both sides will
be taken and data collected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18

brought to a conference of the pro-
gressive members of the house a mes
sage from Roosevelt endorsing the
plans of the house progressives for
the next congressional campaign and
renewing his declaration that no ANAL
gamation of the progressive party with
the republicans would be considered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
FIrst Woman church oeIeeate.

ChicGgo. Sept. 1S.-Mrs- Julia Folk,
of Burlington, Iowa, was officially re-
ceived and seated at the conference
of the Fourth Episcopal district of the
African Methodist Episcopal church,
session here today. She is the first
woman ever chosen as delegate -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
Refuaees Reported Safe,

Washington, d. c., Sept. 1S.-A band
Of 80 American refugees, mostly wom-
en- and children, making their way out
of Torreon to embark on a Pacific
steamer for the United States, were
reported safe today at Zacatecas City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
WALL STREET IN
FEAR OF INVASION

Washington, Sept. 1S.-More than
$50 New York financiers have petition
ed the war department to increase the
number of troops on Governors island
to protect Wall street and the fnan-
cial district from mob uprising OF
foreign invasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
Indian as Registrar.

Washington. D. c.. Sept 1s-Gabe
Parker. an Oklahoma Indian, the first
man of his race to be registrar of the
treasury. was sworn in today. His
signature will appear on all currency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
Princess Sophie Suicides.

Heidelberg, Germany, Sept 1s.-
Princess Sophia Of SAKE Weimar com.
mitted suicide by shooting during the
night at the palace OF her father,
Prince William.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
127 in CaIifnrnia-

San Bernardino, Cal, Sept. 1s.-Mer-
curry reached 127 at Silver Lake yes
terday. There was considerable crop
damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
Dewey Takes 10000 Trot.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 1s.-The Michi-
gan stake 2.15 trot of $4,000 was won
by Lord Dewey; time, 2:11h.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow, fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Friday, rising tenn
perature, east to south winds, increas-
ing Friday.
Temperature at a. m, 54; highest
yesterday, 81; lowest last night 50.
Velocity of wind at a m, 3 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, .05 inch.
Relative humidity at p. m, 81; at
Z a. m, a.
Stage of water, "a; no change in
last "a hours.
J. n. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening stars: Mercury. Jupiter
Morning stars: Saturn. Venus, Mars
Due south. constellation Aquila. with
the bright star Affair. seen in the me
ridian midway between the horizon
and the point overhead. about p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-18

'cOnrnusd on Page Tweive0
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
aOMERvTT.LH

BEAUTIFUL gentlemen's estate a few min
utes' drive from Somervslle. N j.; charm
ing views, delightful cilmate; all buiidings
new and modern throughout; two master
dwellings, II rooms each; main residence
completely equipped sith modern furniture,
piano and Victor talking machine; large mod
ern outhulli'ngs: wagons carriages, harness,
farming machinery and tools. etc. This mag
nineent property vogt the late owner more
than $4,000 4 wear ago. widow win sacrifice
everything for only s2h,00O. GEORGE r
SUTPHEN. opposite depnt
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

MARSHALL ST., 1; corner Broad--1'svo
large, corner, double front rooms; suitable
for couple or one or two gentlemen; near
City Hall
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
DWELLINGS TO LET

BEACH ST.. Ii--House. II rooms; for one
or two families: rent reasonable, Real
Estate Department. GuERIN q WILLIAMS,
ISL Broad ct
BELLEV1LLB AV.. 144-EIeven rooms. bath
and laundry; all improvements. steam heat,
gas. PENER. florist 1S5 Market st.
CLINTON AY.. No, 76-Fourteen rooms. 2
bathrooms. Inquire SToUTENBuRGH g.
Co. 70iS05 Broad ct
MYRTLE AV., 4p--Nine rooms; pleasant and
convenient iocs ton: near station; all I'm
provements except heat; s2s. GEORGE =.
VAN DUYNH, 4s6 Orange st, AT North
Seventh.
OUT OF TOWN.
IRy1NGToN--New one-family house seven
rooms, bath, steam heat. electric lights;
one minute, from trolley: rent reasonable.
Inquire los Cummings st; phone $3.50
Wnverly.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
HAT RENOvATORS

Hats-Hats-Hats
PREDECESSOR q WAGNER. mfrs and ret
ovatorp ladies' and gentlemen's hats. 213
washington St. near Rank 5h44J Mkt
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

CENTRE ST., 1e, opp. tubes-Neatv IN.
nlsnea foomi steam heat and improve
msnts
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
CHICKENS.

SAMPLE human hair switches cheap. 81
South Orange sv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

A BUILDERS OPPORTUNITY Desirable
lot b0x125, In Arlington. N. j.; suitable
for two-famiiy houses; east side Morgan pi.,
100 It. north OF stuyvesant av.; no reasons
able offer refused. MORGAN, $50 Broad ST..
Newark.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
TYPEwRTTERs.

FOR SALE, a practically new, latest 500
No. oliver. No. 10 Smith Premier or No.
2 secor typewriter. with mahogany desk, for
York
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
myNGToN

SIX rooms, all improvements except cleo
tricity; on Lyons av.. facing irvinEton
Park; lot 60xie9. 50 800; this lie a bargain
terms arranged. WIN. c. KRAEMER. s57
Broad St, Newark.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

NEWARK BUSINESS COLLEGE, 100 Hal.
sey st.-Bookkeeping, shorthand, stenotypy
secretarial; day and evening; special speed
classes evenings Tor employed stenographers
i. L. CALVERT. MYRA L. WINNER,
President. Vice President
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

AscHENBACH, $40 Plane st. repairs bags.
suit cases. harness and collars. Heaoquar-
tiers toI tents ETC., etc.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

BRIDGE 81. ze--up- to-date IN sysrx -
speets electric light steam=heafed shsss
bathroom in the city; men: only 81 30
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
ONLY $50 CASH.

TVo-FAMILY house. 10 noms part i'm
provements: at 80 nlm st. Inquire OF
OWNER, on premises
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
PRINTING

HIGH-GRADE printing at low grade prices.
SToUTE. 50 Academy st.. Newark, N. J.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
FURs

CARETAKER of theatrical wardrobe sacri-
aces genuine caracul, seal and Russian
ponv coats from sG5; cost 500 to 5000; all
foxes; also lynx. from 81 set; very latest
rnodels;- gentleman's broadcloth overcoat.
mink lined Persian lamb collar. s25 cost
siO(. ali like new; not misrepresented: pri-
yate, MRS. HAYWOOD 1874 West 103d ST.
(T3roadway Subway, n. Y.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
DRESSMAKERS

nREssMAKING, is years experience; At
guaranteed designer Of smart, effective
Partisan Evening street gowns cloaks, suits,
dresses: SO up remodeling. SO Columbia
st near Broad, Market. 0519-W Market.
MRS. SOPHIE RIVERS has moved to 4s4
broad ST. Day, evening or wedding gowns
and wraps; some remodeling; charges rea-
sonable
pI,TTE SCHOOL Of Designing, Dress Cutting
and Fitting; come any time; you learn as
vou make and make you learn. 20 Halsey
~ two doors from Arcade.
DRESSMAKIVG Of all kinds; perfect At.
MRS. ALLEN, ga South Tenth st., near
Springfield av.
SKIRTS, 81 up: from own material, suits. &C.;
long coats made into sport coats cleaning
ard repairing RICH. IL New st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
DOGS

FOR sAI,E--Two very small, pure white
TOW silk poodles months old, male and
female; S15 each. ADAMS, $40 Hawthorne
Rv. phone.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
COAL

IDHIGH are free-hurning coal for family
use; pea buckwheat and bitumnous. Tor
.tesmfng. Georges Creek. Cumberland. for
smithing, foundry. furnace and crushed coke.
Mall orders promptly filled. Phone Market
~ JOHN G. MERKEL CO.,
% Prince street
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
PHOTO SUPPLIES

ANsco FILMS. guaranteed; 40 per cent.
discount: Promo film pack camera 4x5.
rand lens. rack and pinion. $3.50; Zeiss
lens, ik-inch, $1s; Coursen printers. Sc up.
COJRsEN, e45 Warren st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
OR BUSINESS PUR.
POSES TO LET

TO LHr-Top floor. with heat. in Hoekenjos
building, p Broad ST.; suitable for photo
graph gallery, architect, showrooms, offices
or light manufacturing: possession lmraedi-
ate Inquire HoCRENJos CO.. $50 Broad
street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

EIGHTH Az. near Broad at.-One-family
house: stable ana wa son she'd rear; lot 20x
l40: at bargain: 81 900 cash; seven rooms
ana bath; all improvements; hot water heat;
good condition. Address PERSONAL, B41
Broad ST.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

SUMMER Av.. 447-Beautiful front rpons
furnished or unfurnlshed; modern improve
ments; meals n desired.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
BUILDING LOTS FOR
SALE
BUSINESS PROPERTY
FOR SALE OR TO LET

STORE property, Bloomfield nv. near Belle
vile av. store and fooms; good business
location; terms easy. q. MILLER, GIL
Broad ST.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

WALNUT ST. bargains; three-fAmily apart
ment' central; showing over 10 per cent
rents; also bargains on Orchard, Kinney
chestnut. Camp, Mulberry Green. Halsey ats. :
best sections. Real Estate Department,
GbERlN a WILLIAMS ISL Broad st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

DANCING.
THE DAVIS SCHOOL OF DANCING. 40e
Broad st., opposite D., L. 4 w. Begin
ners' class, Monday evening, S.45 advanced
class, Friday evening, S45. All the latest
dances taught in private and class lessons.
Telephone 1882 u. b.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
MEDICAL

LADIES, consult a specialization all special
aijnents. irregularities ETC.: treated by q
licensed physician; absolute relief guaran-
teed: lady attendant; private nursing ar
-s>nged II necessary charges low; advice
led. subway or surface cars TO W. Goth
statIon; EXPERIENCED SPECIALIST.
los WEST 65TH ST.. near Broadway. New
York city.
sfsRAINs burns. piles. any open sores. can
positively be cured by a salve made by
IA M. STBcHER. 80 Union av., Irving
III, Price 25c box
COUGHS, colds and whoopinE cough. diph-
iberia. rnembraneous Group, hoarseness. use
wa FsI1L'S Cough Cordial; all druggists.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
LOANS & MORTGAGES

HAVE clients desiring second mortgages
Law Offices OF WILLIAM HARRIS, Ma
tionaI State Bank building $40 Broad 81,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

FLORIDA
POSITIVELY the best land proposition Of
fered in Florida, on the Indian River. the
home OF tho indian River orange and grape
fruit; no pioneer hardships or living In huts
or tents waiting for improvements TO come.
but right In one of Florida's fastest growing
cities, with all city improvements and con-
veniences; acre plots for less money than
Others are asking for one city lot. Further
particulars see THE KING LAND CO, Ma
tionnl state Bank building, s10-s12 Broad
ST., Newark. n. j.; phone 220-22l Market.
sEAsHORE
sEAsHoRE lots, 300 up; cash or time;
prepare for season of 1914; money for
building II desired THOMAS II. LEON
ARD Atlantic Highlands. n. J.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
CHIROPODIST

MISS NJ. GORDON, chiropodist; all foot all
ments successfully treated. % Halsey 81.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
MANuFACruRER-

NJ BUcHNER, MANUFACTUKER-
rJJRs: SAVE AT LEAST IS PER CENT
on TIVE DOLLAR; CALL AND EXAMINE
THEM; . DO REPAIRING AND RE
IL YEARS IN NEWARK. 3 S. ORANGE AV.
MrJFFS and collars made out Of old style
furs: coats refined and repaired. 52-54
Chester av; phone Branch Brook 4031-R.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

EVERYTHING for poultry--Incubators, brood.
ers, feed, etc.; best quality at the lowest
prices. j. Il. NoLL co.. Inc, lis Mulberry
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

LADIES, fur coat. worth yn5o. for $50; eve
ming dress regular $50 for S24; mems
i125 fur-lined coat for s45. at 124 Mulberry
street,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

SMALL house and lot, 100 Murray St, near
Broad assessed Tor 81 200. will sell for
n,l00 to quick buyer. E. g. DEAN, 2.
o.. BOX 293. Caldwell. N J.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
CLOTHING.

CHICKEN supplies. best. at reasonable
prices. J. J. WILSON SEED CO., INC.
20 Orange st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
ARLINGTON

FOR sALE-Two lots. 25x100 each. ON
Greyloch av., cheap to a quick buyer. Ap-
ply q. III, VAN NESS, 4s3 Broad st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
INSTRUCTION
NEWARK ACADEMY

FOUNDED ITBZ,
WILSON FARRAND. HEAD MASTER
Thorough preparation for any college OF
scientific school, or for business life. Gaia.
iogne on request.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

MACHINERY.
A FULL LINE OF MACHINERY TOOLS.
WOODWORKING MACHINERY, JEWEL
FRS EQUIPMENT AND POWER TRANS
MISSION MATERIAL BOUGHT AND
SOLD. ENTIRE PLANTS OUR SPE-
NEWARK sEcONn-HAND MACHINERY
COMPANY,
93-1Ob cHFSTNUT ST.
PHONE N1n-5411 MARKET.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

HIGH ST., 422-Niee. large. front housekeep-
Ing ROOM gas: heat and bath; also sleepine
rooms. Apply MRS MHALE.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

MULBERRY. ST., 2S7-Two clean connecting
rooms for light housekeeping: single rooms
for men; bath; near City Hall
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

LAFAYETTE ST.. I7s-with or without
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

TO CLOSE EsTATE-Two-famlly frame
mousse on Ninth st., near Central av.i
buiit by owner - rooms, steam heat. all
improvements viii sell low to quick buyer.
ERNEST L. MARQUEE, o5 South Ninth st.,
or eugene Csreneger. 1873 Seymour ay.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14

OVERCOATS, all Sizes men's ladies', chill
dren's: many practically new; 81 up; also
good line suits, dresses etc. MANSON, Ill
Hartford st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
MIDWIvES

MRS. DREWEs. German midwife, 1873 Null
berry st, cor. Market st.--Ladies' private
nursing confinements; high-class experience;
home treat't IL desired. Phone $780, w Mkt
GRADUATE rnidwife--MRS. GRURIcH, Sc
south Orange av.. Newark. ladies' private
nursing, confinements treatment at home.
Phone s16s-W. Market.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
DWELLINGS FOR SALE

CLINTON HILL: New. 6-famiiy apartment
rent ~ 200 per year; bargain price 10000.
inquire BENDER, 82i South Seventeenth st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-14
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

INGRAM rug So; Administer carpet. $3.50;
coo,S stove. So 80: bureau. 1915: beautiful
oak folding bed, SIS. cost $50; parlor suit,
az 20 Bridge ST.. near Broad
FOR sALE-Mshogany furniture. almost
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-01
DISCLOSURES BY
LOBBYIST CAUSE
Big SENSATION
IN LOBBY INVEsTRa1iON
AHalhall Threatens to Tel
Some Things

Washington, D. c., June 80.
searching investigation of the so
called underground system at ths
capitol, not only by the senate lobby
committee, but by select committe.
of the house also, promises to be tn,
result of the sensational charges py
Martin M. Mulhall, who claims "a
have been the general field lobbyist
for the National Association of Man-
ufacturers.
Mulha,l's startling allegations that
rep1e 7atives, senators and high Off
ID OF the government had been
reached or influenced" that the
lobby conducted it's operations from
a room in Ahe capitol, paid money to
employees there, took an active hand
in making up committees and went
out actively in the political campaigns
to defeat congressman who opposed
legislation the lobby wanted, have
thrown congressional circles into an
uproar.
Congressman named in the Null
hall charges are issuing statements
some of them denouncing the allega-
tions as malicious les Speake-
Clark last night issued statement
confirming the charge that the
lobby had worked for his defeat.
Many congressman mentioned, how
ever, who feel that they have been
brought in without any specific
charges against them, declare they
will not be satisfied with the senate
lobby committees investigation alone,
but will insist on a select committee
of the house to sift the charges.
The senate committee, however, in
tends to lose no time A subpoena
has been already served upon Mulhall
and this is to be followed by others for
prGmenent men named in published
statements.
\ Mulhaips sensational statement
were almost the sole topic of discus
sion in official circles today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-01
CONGRATULATIONS upon
SOTH ANNIVERSARY
Aged Resident Of AmeriCus
Celebrates Day

Mr.. John w. Wheatley was the re-
cipient Monday of many sincere con-
gratulations upon the part of his
friends, the occasion being the observ.
ance of his eightieth birthday ami
versary, and, while quietly passed il
the home circle it was rendered mem
orable as marking the eightieth mile
stone in the long and honorable ca
reer of this esteemed and beloved citi-
zen, who for more than sixty years has
made his home in Americus. Thor gh
having several years ago retired from
active business pursuits, Mr.. Wheat
ley's name is still at the head of one
of the local banks, the Commercial
City, thus continuing the honor sc
long enjoyed of being the nestor oi
Americus bankers, which business has
been his life.s s work. His son, Repre-
sentative Crawford Wheatley came
from Atlanta to spend his fathers an
niversary at home and join others in
wishing for him many returns of the
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-01
PREPARATIONS
TO CELEBRATE
JULY FOURTH
ARE Being MADE In AMERICUS
Holiday Will Be a Big Day
Here

Americus is preparing for the usua
patriotic celebration Friday and vii
celebrate the Glorious Fourth in ap-
propriate manner. Being a national
holiday and generally observed, Amer
icus will take day off from labor and
toll and enjoy the occasion to the full
est extent.
AS usual, there will be general sus-
pension of business in all lines and de-
partments. The stores will be closed
as always upon July 4th, while there
will be nothing doing in any of the
city or county departments.
The occasion of interest will, O.
course, be the ball game here in the
afternoon between the Americus and
Cordele teams, and a record audience
will fill the grandstand and bleachers
to the overflow point. Every town in
this section, and the countryside, will
send delegations to see the game.
The Americus team, as announced
already, will play in Cordele Friday
morning coming by the train, accom-
panied by the Cordele team. 1t is eg-
pected that a large number of Amer
icus fans will go over in cars to Cor
dele to see the morning game.
In addition to the ball game and
kindred outdoor sports, there will be
icnics and barbecues galore at the city
parks and in the county. Principal
among these will be the general barbe.
cue and neighborhood picnic at Myrtle
Springs, which is annually the scene Of
such festive occasion.
Altogether the day will be a red let
ter one in Americus, and a welcome
will be extended all visitors to come
and participate in the festivities of the
occasion.