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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-12
DUAL KILLING
NEAR CORDELE
MUCH DEPLORED
FOUR CITIZENS ARE slain
Result Of a Quarrel Between
NeighbOrS

Cordele, Ga, Nov. 1.-THE fourth
death resulting from the pistol duel
upon thes treets of Raines. small
village in this county, has resulted Ill
the passing away of Quinn Smith late
tonight Young Smith, it will be r.
called, was shot down as an innocent
bystander when his brother, Harvey
Smith, was shot dead in the duel be-
tween Troy King and r. E. Holt
day.
All four men are prominent resi-
dents of the county, and the tragedy
Of Monday is the most deplorable that
has ever occurred in Crisp county.
King and Holiday, the principals
in the street duel, are good farmers
and next-door neighbors, and fell ort
about most trivial matter.
Several days ago some hogs be-
longing to King escaped from his pas
ture and under the new stock law
were taken up by Holiday, who oper-
ated the farm adjoining that upon
which King lived. Holiday demanded
charges of King for the time that he
had kept the hogs, which young King
refused to pay. Later when Holiday
was away from home, King went to
his farm and turning his hogs out of
the others barnyard, drove then
home.
Monday the two men met on tho
road leading to Raines: HOLIDAY an
peared to be intoxicated, though it is
claimed that at the time he was only
feigning drunkenness, and that he
brandished his pistol in the face OF
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of pay that this board believes at the
present time to be due to the conduc-
tors and trainmen."
However, the board calls the atten-
ton of the interstate commerce com.
mission to the decrease of hazard that
follows the installation of steel cars,
double tracks and improved signals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-12
CITY COUNCIL TO MEET
TONIGHT In SESSION

The city council meets tonight IN
regular fortnightly session, and sew
eral matters of Importance, it is I'M
derstood, will be discussed by the
municipal house of representatives. "
not overlooking the currency bill and
other equally important affairs o.
state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20

poaiNcai ofYlrsr, should be a member
m ths HtApeSshcaFd OF ssfH ssas sts,z- : ne
.i66xafntr OF thu Htnte and the super :
z3rHanassss ~ spahIse stHstrtson are z
43scte4 1hx thNspecpie Of the state .i and
- also. actssrdfnE 90 your c@ncep-
4fcn. political officers and therefore
st1u think they should not serve On
ia board. In ether words, You mean
st0 ny that the people of the STATE
sAould have, ne direct representatives
n the management of the public
school syvtem-
Sixth. Your answer dlscloses diner
euce Of opinion on tax reform.
rloaEe wire ysnuS answer inimedi-
ateiy TO ms az Bedford CITY. Time
n pr<csnus with roe. and ] cannot
hold up my pia-A awaiting twelve
hours for your reply an on yester-
day. II I hsvs nos stated your posi-
lion accurately please corrcct me, We
arc running for all oftice OF import
ance ard dignity INhave no slime TO
tpauiss IN n game of wit concerning
0atte,s Of no public importance, but
III there are fundamental differences
between Us which tnvclv" the right OF
the peopie 80 rule, I am willing TO
turn aside from my ebert ard busy
campaign 70 meet you in Joint debate,
but insist CIR your FIRST stating your
position in more unegnivocal terms
JOHN GARLAND POLLARD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
S. CARTER WE|S|GER
DIES IN ASHLAND
FORMER RICHMONDER WILL BE
BURIED HERE-WAS WE'LL
KNOWN CITIZEN.

Samuel Carter Weisiger died yes
terday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at
his home on College avenue, Ashland.
aged sixty eight, after an illness Of
some weeks duration.
Mr. Weisiger. who IL well known in
Richmond where he lived for many
years before moving to Ashland. had
been in bad health for some time. but
on Friday was considered better, leav-
ing his bed Another stroke OF
paralysis yesterday. however, proved
fatal. His wife and daughter, Mrs.
w. C. Cottrell. OF Richmond. were at
his bedside when he passed away.
Mr.. Weisiger had been in the Of
fee Of the city auditor for many years
and had been associated with j. b.
Pace in banking business previously.
He had large number Of friends
both in Richmond and Ashland. He
Is survived by his wife and five chill
dren, as follows: DR.. Carter Weisiger,
Of Cumberland; DR.. William r.
weisiger of Richmond; Carroll w.
weisiger, of Louisville: X. W. Weis-
Tiger, of Atlanta, and Mrs w. c. Cot
treil. of Richmond
The body was brought to Rich
mond last night. accompanied by Mrs.
Cottrell and her husband, and taken
to their home. II Morris street. The
funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
SEARCH Of DEGGAR
REVEALS WEALTH
ARREST OF OLD VETERAN
SHOWS HE HAS HUNDREDS
OF DOLLARS ON PERSON.

ROAONKE, VA. July fs.--Arrest-
ed because he refused to obey sum
mons to Police court, to answer q
charge of maintaining q nuisance,
Thomas p. Hamlet. seventy seven
years old, Confederate veteran and
native of Charlotte county, thirty
years regarded a. an object OF char
ity, was searched and sfSba7 found
in his pockets. All the money except
sh37 was in bills OF denominations
from one to twenty.
Some OF the certificates we're yellow
with age and often four or Ave were
found wrapped In a package the size
OF a cigarette. So tightly had they
been twisted that In some cases two
or three bills stuck together as II
glued. More than twenty different
packages OF currency were found IN
the course OF two searches and the
chief Of police and two -patrolmen
spent an hour counting a half peck
measure full of bills curled beyond
all hopes Of Strengthening.
proceedings, saying For Gods sake
don't search me, you'll ruin me. III 60
out and get IS for bail" His protests
were unavailng and after his pockets
quietly ny and watched the count 20
on. The money win be held until Ham
let appears for trial Monday: after
which ii probably Will be banked by
him or his friends.
Hamlet has steadfastly refused to 60
TO the Soldiers home or to accept Of
fers Of light employment He was re-
garded as unusually eccentric. but
honest and harmless. 1t 10 said near
relatives In Charlotte county are COM
fortably we'll of and that he has
wife and children there, whom he has
not seen for years. He drew both State
and city pensions and e . member OF
the local camp of Confederate veterans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20

CHANGE COMES AS SURPRISE no
MAJORITY OF CITY DEMO-
CRATIC COMMITTEE.

The resignation of Chairman Miles
M. Martin, Of the city Democratic
COMMITTEES on Friday night, came ~
surprise to many members OF the
committee. Major Martin called the
committee together by postal card.
which he sent out Thursday night. A
number Of the committeeman were
out Of the city, and others did not get
the notice In time to attend the meet
ing. There were ten members pres
ent.
When Major Martin handed In his
resignation. which came az surprise
to even the ten faithful, tho question
Of q successor was preached, and at
the suggestion OF Mr.. G. w. Saun-
ders James H: Price. committeeman
from Lee ward. was efected.
Mr.. Price had been an active men,
Der OF the hast term, and had no OPP
position and is a lawyer. with offices
in the Dispatch building. He
has been for . number of years &C
tive in the Democratic ranks.
The names of Mr.. Saunders, and
Mr.. Ferrandini were suggested as sue
cessors to Major Martin. but Neither
would accept the once.
Mr.. Price will MI the place vacated
by Major Martin. This term runs to
the first of the year. Major Martin
in retiring from the chAirmanship.
does not retire from the committee.
He will continue as a servant OF the
Democratic party until January list.
1t was stated on the foor Of the
meeting that Mr. Price had pledged
to him a suficient number Of new
committeeman to elect him. This
statement was made by Mr.. Saunders.
This means that at the expiration Of
the unexpired term Of Major Martin.
Mr.. Price will be chosen to succeed
himself.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
BLUES TO LEAVE
FOR CAMP TO-DAY
EXPECT GOOD TIME NOTwTTH-
STANDING HARD ROUTINE
OF MILITARY DUTY.

With approximately 800 men Ia line.
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues
battalion will leave for Basic City at
7;s5 o'clock this morning for 4 weeks
The Blues will travel on
a special train, and will arrive on
the camping ground about noon. when
the weeks work will be begun by
pitching tents. a task more arduous
thanrit either sounds or seems.
Tke camp site is most favorably
being on nearly level
plateau at the base OF the mountains.
overlooking the small hamlet Of Basic
nearby and waynesboro In the dis
lance. Water is piped over tho
grounds. incfnerators have already
been constructed. and bath houses
have been buih, 90 that while all the
regulations OF a military camp will
be observed there will be more than
the usual comforts and conveniences.
Though there will be no long hike
az there was two years age. every
day will be filled with hard work.
There win be daily drills and mao
neuvers and schools for non-commis-
stoned officers. Dress parade, followed
by guard mount. Will be held every
day.
Arrangements have been made for
a dance At the Brandon hotel, and
there may be \ few informal hops.
but Major Bowles will SEQ to II that
the entertainment does not interfere
with military routine and rsgula-
tons
The men will travel In heavy
order. and no suitcasea ars
allowed. 1t required some sktil and
art for the men TO pack their toilet
articles and changes Of clothing and
other paraphernaiia they are taking
into their hAversacks and BLANKET
rolls, and the excess haggaxe viii tell
In the addAd weight
Details Of four men from each
company are already on the grounds
having gone UP Thursday afternoon.
and everything win b. In readiness
for the arrival Of the battalion. The
will return next Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
RATS AND MATCHES
START SMALL FIRE

A combination OF rats and matches
started a small blaze in the Crystal
Restaurant, $40 East Broad street,
at $3.50 o'clock last night. and at
tracted a crowd of several thousand
people. The street and sidewalk were
20 congested with the crowd that the
IRE apparatus had some difficulty in
getting to the fire. The restaurant is
next door to the Weisberger depart
ment store, and many thought that It
was that place on fire.
The flre started in an attic on the
third floor. where a mattress had be-
come ignited. The blaze did not
spread, and was soon extinguished by
the use of chemicals and = little wa
ter. Walters and a few people in the
restaurant made a hurried exit when
the alarm OF fire was sounded, but
there was no semhlance OF panic.
Peter johnson IL proprietor OF the
restaurant, and lives on the floor
above. The damage 10 estimated at
800.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
ROYAL CHEF GETS 5.
RAISE IN SALARY
AND STAYS ON JOB
King George Forced to Come
Up to Figures Of Restau-
rant Keeper
Especial Cable to The Richmond vir'

Especial Cable to The Richmond Vir"
ginian,)
LONDON, July liking George
has had to agree to pay another s2,-
500 a year in order to retain the ser
vices of Monsieur Cedard. the famous
chief chef at Buckingham palace. M
Cedard's salary has been $4,000 a
year. but one of the great London
restaurants offered him $12.600 q year
which the king agreed to pay rather
than lose him. No royal chef In Eng-
land ever received such q large salary
as NJ. Cedard will get from now on.
NJ. Cedard has presided over the
royal kitchen for moro than fourteen
years. His fame as q cook began to
spread when he had charge OF the
kitchen at Butte house. the residence Of
Mr.. Bischoffsheim. a banker, where he
had to provide for many royal din
ner parties. He was next appointed
cook to the Duke of Connaught during
turn from the East, NJ. Cedard took
the place OF the famous cook, Mrs.
Chance, who after years of service
with King George, then the Prince of
Wales, retired. When the latter sue
ceeded his father az king he appoint
ed NJ. Ceaard as his chief chef.
Very Punctiiious Chef.
M. Cedard In very punctilious he
arrives at the oval palace in his au-
tomobile early every day. attired In q
silk hat, frock coat and trousers to
match. He only speaks to the other
employees of the kitchen when II In
necessary. He looks over the royal
menu and IL everything is satisfactory
he leaves again in his car.
NJ. Cedard always takes personal
care of the royal banduets In addi-
ton to his salary the chief chef of
buckingham palace undoubtedly re-
ceives many presents from tradesmen
supplying the royal kitchens, which
will bring up his income to at least
SIS, 600 a year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
RRYAN'S NEW PLAN
Continued from First Pase.)

Continued from First Pase)
revenues of the island. after defray-
ing the current expenses of govern
ment, shall be INADEQUATE.
Art III--That the government of
Nicaragua consents that the United
States may exercise the right to In
tervene for the preservation OF
Nicaraguan Independence. the nNain-
tenance OF government adequate
for the protection of life, property,
and individual liberty"
Speaks for President.
To insert these clauses. identical
with those of the Plat amendment,
in regard to Cuba. was Mr.. Bryan's
proposal upon which he today sought
the advice and consent of members Il
the senate committee. Mr.. Bryan m
formed the senators that he spoke for
the president. who has given his
whole hearted and enthusiastic sup
port to the plan. Furthermore, the
government OF Nicaragua not only is
agreeable to the proposal, but is in
fact the originator of 1t.
1t was at the request OF special
commissioners from Nicaragua that
Mr.. Bryan took the proposal under
consideration, and laid 1t before the
president for his approval, This APP
prevail. It Is understood, has been
given without the slightest reserva-
ton by President Wilson.
Today's step II regarded as the
keystone of the Wilson's administra-
tons policy toward the weaker Latin
American States.
The Knox treaty for the rehabili-
tation of Nicaragua wrecked fhan-
cial system failed of ratification In the
senate. The adoption Of the Bryan
Wilson system is extremely likelv.
however, as 1t contains none OF the
for linking the United
States government to American bank
ers, which many senators found OBJ
jectionable.
The Easiest Way.
The news administration considers
this proposal as the simplest and
of extending to Nicaragua the help
ing hand which the republic so sore
ly needs.
Not only has the proposal been
adopted as general principle and pol
Icy but 1t Is expected that II will
meet the approval of Republicans.
In presenting his proposals frankly
to the senate committee. Mr.. Bryan
went at length into the present con-
dition in which the government ana
people OF NICARAGUA md themselves
Mr.. Bryan informed the senator's that
the government OF Nicaragua II On a
most precarious state and that prompt
measures are necessary II 1t Ia to be
The great need Of the
government now is money. The ef-
feet OF the Plat amendment to be in
In tho Nicaragua treaty
upon conditions In Cuba has been such
as to rebound to the credit OF the
United States, to the subtraction OF
the business interests In Cuba, and
to the qualification Of all the peace
loving and law-abiding people OF the
republic.
4 Nicaragua Is so situated In the heart
OF Central America that the adoption
Of the administration's proposal will
strengthen the position
Of the United States In that region.
II 10 believed that once the treaty 10
in force. It will act - . preventive
In I large degree Of Evolutionary
Disturbances. and other forms Of poli-
ticaI violence In those other Central
Americans that have been subject to
The same ills ~ have brought Mica.
rAgua TO her present Uitifnl state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
MILL WE'D
AN 0PERAI|C DIVA
AND MOVE TO TEXAS
Renounces Title. Rank in the
Navy and Portion Of
His inheritance

BERLIN, July i9---Prince Nicholas
of Thurn and Taxis. is the victim Of
the charms of. a Munich operate
diva, Fraulein Rochberg, OF the Cart
ner Platz theater. whom he wished
TO go with him and get married
quietly in London. The family Of the
prince INTERVIEWED. The prince has
now renowned his title and rank In
the navy. and part OF his inheritance,
and has arranged with land agents to
purchase large farm in Texas,
marries Frsulein Rechberg.
Prince Alfred, OF Thurn and Taxis.
resigned his title and ranks in q SINH
lar manner. when he married Frau
lein Kreutser, an actress. Nicholas
has taken the title of Baron Won
Hochstadt. A third brother. who is
wealthy farmer in South Africa, has
taken the position Of commoner.
Family is Wealthy.
The head OF the family Is the
wealthy Prince Albert, personal
friend of the kaiser. and one of the
richest men In Germany. Prince
Victor. OF Thurn and Taxis, who mar
ried in New York in 1911 Mrs. Leota
Eleanor Fitzgerald. of Pittsburg.
The family founded the German
postal system In the 18th century.
AS German postmaster of the Holy
Roman empire, they received an enor-
nous sum OF money for the surren-
der of their ancient rights, but until
two or three years ago they kept
the privilege that Everything sent by
post should be delivered 10 them free.
The princes have invariably sent bag
gage, clothes and even horses, sheep,
and cattle, and the imperial postoffice
was obliged to deliver them gratis.
This last privilege has been surren-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
SENATOR SIMMONS
CONTINUED from First Page

'~"N-N~ ~'~'N'
ANALYSIS. and for this reason we have
not hesitated to take the time neces-
sary fer a thorough understanding
and study Of the changes proposed
and the effect Of those changes upon
the business interests Of the country,
both as they affect the producer and
the consumer.
at has constantly kept In mind
tAic evils which have resulted from
-uur existing tariff faw III establishing
monopolie4s Increasing the cost OF
living, and l'nP9s,ng unnecessary bur
dens upon the people. 1t has also
had constantly In mird THE pledges
NJ the party now in power. and the
t,st expectation ~ the people with
respect 10 the fulhllment of these
promises
"Jt has given due consideration 10
the representations Of those interested
In retaining high rates and has duly
considered the argument and facts
upon wsttrfT- they have retired tn SUP
port OF their contention. Like the
ways and means committee Of the
house. II has rejected many Of the
theories upon which these conten-
tons are based, and likewise, II has
found many OF the contentious upon
which these theories were attempted
10 be justified unwarranted by actual
conditions IN this country and
abroad"
Cummjns Criticises Wilson.
senetor Cunmins followed Chair
man Simmons
After analyzing the bill, pointing
out MANY specific -ingts noes OF In
justice. as he conceived, the senator
from Iowa criticised President Will
son for attempting to influence mem
] hers Of congress on the tariff bill 10
m extent that it had become "coer-
Give"
The senator from Iowa expressed
she belief that IL senators were per-
nAtte6. 10 exercise their individual
I Judgment, free from executive coer-
con. Tire pending bill would be
# amended
Senator cummsns denounced the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
WOULD RISK HER
SOUL FOR FATHER
LITTLE TOT FINDS EXCUSE FOR
PARENT WHO BEAT HER
WITH BOTTLE.

NEW YORK, July 19.--Little
Madeleine Dempsey. whose twelve
years Of life have not been the hap
piest. was willing today to put her
own soul In peril before Justice Will
kin. in the Brooklyn children's court,
that she might save her brutal father
from punishment.
The child's face was so swathed
In bandages that only one eye looked
out from the lint Fearlessly the eye
met the Justices. and without shame
Madeleine lied.
II do not believe father meant to
hurt me-" she said. lie only fell
over me when he was unable to stand
up, and--and-I guess his falling over
me hurt my nose and one of my eyes
q little"
The truth, as Madeleine's two sis
ters. Katherine and Roses a few years
older than Madeleine, told Il. was
that Joseph Dempsey 4was in a Wild
fury last night when he came to the
home where his three motherless
daughters live, and with a beer glass
battered Madeleine's face until she
fell helpless to the Moor.
Justice Wilkin heard the story Of
the older sisters. and then he turned
to the child. who sat with her hands
over tho lumpy bandages.
little girl, little girl.
Justices voice trembled, and q mist
was In his eyes-'I know you have
received instruction from some good
priest and that he has told you your
soul was most precious. You must
not risk your soul, Madeleine, by tell
ing an untruth, even to save such 4
man as your father. Tho God who
sees US NIL will know that you have
done this as a sacrifice. Madeleine.
and He will forgive you this time"
Justice Wilkin sent Madeleine ana
her sister. Katherine. to . home. Tho
older sister IL working, and he per-
mitted her to remain In the family
home.
Dempsey ID In I hospital heinI
treated for dslirium tremens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
MAKE TOUR BY
AUTO TO DANVILLE

DIR Foushee O. Mookiar, accom-
panied by Mrs. Mooklar and little
Misses Dorothy and Max. will leave
at daylight this morning across the
country for Danville in the doctors
new Overland touring car.
The route pursued will lay through
Petersburg to Dinwiddie courthouse:
through the famous Buffalo I.fthia
Springs to South Boston and thence to
their destination. The party expects
TO reach Danville tonight.
At Danville DR.. and Mrs. Mooklar
will spend a week with Mrs. Nook
lars mother, Mrs. +. w. Shuff, and
will return next Sunday to Richmond
over the same route.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
GAMBLE CAUGHT
BETTING IN BARN

QUEENS. L. l., July IS.-rhs az.
trict attorney Of Nassau county lliled
four automobiles with aheriffs and
detectives this afternoon. and went
to Z red harm, which stands jsset
behind Hoeffner's hotel at the south.
east corner Of Belmont part. Ne
broke in ana found three hundred
men betting on the races. Eight ar.
rests were made.
There was . panic In tho barn when
the detectives forced IN entrance.
Each man threw decorum TO the winds
ana tried in his own way to -.
cape. When It waS found that the
two entrances were guarded by de-
tectives armed with revolvers, about
one hundred Of the bAttcra took to
the hay lott. but they soon ahAn.
doned their retreat hecAuse Of tho
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20

The funeral of Mr. Charles NJ.
Johnson. who died after a long illness
on Friday. will take place this after
noon at o'clock, from his late resi-
dence, 223 Governor street. All
friends of Mr.. johnson. and they are
numerous. are invited to attend.
Although an invalid for long
while, Mr.. johnson, who was a deputy
city sergeant under Sergeant Satter-
field. was retained in his Office by that
official, who retained him on his pay
roll.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
AMERICAS CUP RACES
ASSURED FOR NEXT YEAR

NEW YORK, July 19.--Races for
the Americas cub next year are as
sured. After several weeks OF nego-
tiating, the New York Yacht club, the
defenders, and the Royal Ulster Yacht
club, the chaftenEers, on behalf of Str
Thomas Upton, have agreed on the
conditions to govern the races, and
the conditions have been signed.
A cablcgram was received today by
the New York Yacht club from the
committee of the Royal Ulster Yacht
for q match for the Americas cup
had been signed, and that they were
being forwarded to this city on the
steamship Carmania, which left to-
day. The Carmania should reach
here next Saturday