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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
AMERICUS FOLKS
ENDANGERED BY
Blazing CANVAS
AT BURNING OF THE CIRCUS
Serious Mishap to Big B. &
B. Show

Several Americus people attended
the Saturday performance of the Bar
mum & Bailey circus at Columbus, the
main tent of which was partially de-
stroyed by an accidental fire at the
afternoon performance, and these re-
lated yesterday thrilling stories Of
the stampede when the fire was dis
covered and 10000 spectators, as one
Euan, attempted to get out of the
show
Hobble skirts didn't hobble little
bit and were instantaneously trans
formed into splits" of most pronounc-
ed type as the fair wearers hiked for
the open oxen.
1t is believed that negro boy light
ing a cigarette accidentally set fire to
the canvas. Severay thousand people
under the tent watched the leaping
flames with a sort of fascination as
they climbed to the top of the tent
and for several seconds there was
not a movement among the spectators
Then a rush started toward the main
exit. A serious disaster would have
occurred had it not been for police off
GERS. circus officials and cooler headed
citizens who shouted that there was
no danger and kept the situation IL
hand for the time being.
Just at the critical humanity to
the main exit was about to begin, cii-
Gus employees who had worked with
marvellous rapidity rolled up the tent
in several places opened several tiers
of seats ana let IuS lluiIlCuuo OhN'
Many people jumped from the high
seats in the rear to the ground and
others we're bruised by being knocked
down. Children were separated from
parents and screamed in fright. Num-
bers of ladies when safe, tainted and
there was general confusion. The fire
department soon extinguished the
flames.
The tent connecting the animal de-
partment with the main show was
pulled down by trained employees in
incredibly quick time and there was
no panic among the animals. The
show left Columbus without giving ?
night performance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
PROGRAM FOR TODAY

Virtuoso Concert Band,
Third Cherry A. M-Gates ofFairGround
1000 A. M Of Fair opened to public.
11:0O A. NJ Canning Canning Clubs building
1900 NJ Big Concert by
Midway with parade and exhibitions
100 P NJ Midways Big Attractions. hour.
1870 M. Display Stock Barns.
NJ Track.
400 p M saracinas vrtuoso concert Grand Stand
$1,000 p M of Midway. Supper
$50 Midway Concerts Exhibitions
$50 Grand Hppodome vruoso
concert
900 P NJ Free Fireworks Display IN Hippordrome
$50 p on Midway and Confetti Battles
p. Grounds close.
See Auto Pouo HippodrOme
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
He OUTLINES HIS
POLICY BEFORE
CONGRESS THERE
SAYS THAT THE UNITED STATES
WILL NOT SEEK ANY NEW TER
RITORY BY CONQUEST.
DOES NOT MENTION
MEXICAN SITUATION
His Remarks Are Construed to Refer
To That C0untry-Asks That Nor
ality, not Exepdieney Guide The
Country.

Mobile, Ala, Oct. 27.-President
Wilson announced to the world today
that the governing motive of the
United States in its relationship with
the countries of this hemisphere
would be morality and not expe-
diency."
Il want to take this occasion to
say" he declared, that the United
States will not again seek to secura
one additional foot of territory by
conquest"
The president in speech before
the Southern Commercial congress
delivered an attack upon what ha
termed the material interests tnat
had influenced the foreign policy of
some governments in their relations
with the nations of Latin America.
Loou6h MI. Wik5Ou uiu nut uAs-i-
tion Mexico as the afflicted country.
he devoted his entire speech to d.
scription of degrading influences
which foreign concessionaires had
upon the internal affairs of some OF
the Latin American countries.
With the Mexican situation upper
most in the presidents mind at this
time, his address was interpreted as
an arraignment of those financial infi.-
ences which it had been charged have
secured in some cases, recognition OF
the Huerta government.
The president declared that it
would be the duty of the United
States to assist the nations of this
hemisphere in an emancipation
from "the material interests of other
nations" SO that they might enjoy
constitutional liberty unrestrained.
The president spoke extemporan-
eously.
Il came" he said, mot to speak for
the south, because the south has the
gift of speaking for herself. came
here because I would speak of our
present and prospective relations
with our neighbors to the south. The
future is going to be very different for
this hemisphere from the past. Those
states lying to- the south which have
always been our neighbors, viii b.
drawn closer to each other by commoh
ties of understanding. Interests do
not tie nations together; it sometimes
separates them. But sympathy and
understanding do bind them together
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
VISITORS ALL PRAISE THE EX-
HIBITS jAND OFFICIALS ARE
WELL PLEASED-BIG CROWD
ON HAND IN SPITE OF THE
BAD WEATHER.
MASONS WILL BE
ADMITTED FREE
tanning Club Girls Are Being Enter.
tanned by Macon WOmen-Alfalfa
Meeting win Be Held at Chamber
of Commerce Building Tonight.

STATE FAIR GROUNDS, Macon,
Ga, Oct, 27-Monday was Farmers
and Educational Day at the state fair.
Although there was no special pro-
grlm assigned, the fair itself proved
:cusIlent attraction to bring out
twenty thousand people.
The splendid agricultural exhibits
were, of course, the center of attrac-
tion, and agricultural hall was crowd
ed almost from the time it oepned,
but the other displays did not suffer
for lack of attention.
Masons To Be Guests.
Tuesday is to be Masons' Day, and
also Canning club day at the fair. All
Masons will be admitted without
charge, provided they first secure Their
cards from the grand lodge headquar-
Cers. 1t is expected that fully l,oOO
Masons will be the guests of the fair
association.
The girls of the various county
clubs arrived by the scores this morn
ing and are being assigned to the
homes of the ladies of Macon, who
have volunteered to take care of them.
These girls will give a demonstration
tomorrow morning, under the super
vision Of Miss Mary E .Creswell, OF
the State Agricultural College, of
their proficiency as preservers OF
fruits and vegetables.
Boys and Girls Prizes.
The prize winners will be named
Wednesday. The boys and girls will
be given badges that will admit them
to the fair grounds, and viii also b.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
FORMER NAVY Chief
Celebrates BIRTHDAY

bingham, Mass, Oct 27.-John II.
Long, former governor of Massachus-
etts and Secretary of the Navy during
the war with Spain, was seventy-fim.
years old today and the occasion was
marked by the receipt Of number OF
congratulatory messages from various
parts of the country. His fellow
townsmen proposed to have public
observance Of the anniversary, but OFT
Of respect to the wishes of Mr.. Long
the plan was abandoned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
REP. c. R. CRISP
AGAIN At HOME
FOR BRIEF STAY
HOUSE IS STILL INACTIVE
And Members Are Granted
Leave OF Absence

Congressman Charles R. Crisp, If
the Third district has come from Wash
the Third district has come from
Washington to spend few days at his
home in Americus and to attend to
bLs.lms Of Importance, there being
absolutely NJ hing in the way of Off
ciu' hls,l ess II this time warranted to
keep nlcinh, ~ of the house closely con-
fined in Washington.
Judge Crisp, with many others of the
house members, have left the capital
for a visit to their homes after having
conferred with Mr.. Underwood, the
house leader, who advised this course,
in view of the continued hold-up of all
business by the senate
"Our body" said Representative
Crisp, "haying long since passed the
currency bill and referred it to the
senate, can do absolutely nothing up
on that measure. Our hands are tiei
and we can only sit in enforced re-
cess and wait until the senate acts
upon the bill.
For several weeks we have been
thus unemployed, answering roll call
at intervals and preserving working
quorum, but Mr.. Underwood has will
ingly released from such service all
who so desired and will call us back
to Washington when wanted Such
enforced idleness, you may be sure,
is very disagreeable.
Il had talk with President Wilson
day or two ago." continued Judge
Crisp, regarding the possibility OF
early disposition of the currency bill
by the senate, and he is sanguine Of
some action before the beginning Of
the next session on December 1st.
"The currency bill is as yet in the
hands of the senate committee, and
there is no telling when the bill will
be reported by the committee to that
body. Even after a report is made,
the bill will probably be debated for
long time, ere 1t is sent back to the
house. l fear that it is still far froa
actual passage"
Judge Crisp will be in Americus a.
points in the distant during the week,
and will probably remain at home ul-
til summoned back by House Leader
Underwood, as the latter has sug-
gested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
IN AMER|CUs ON
THEIR HONEYMOON

Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Cox, of Bir-
mingham, Alabama, are visiting their
sister, Mrs. DR.. Thurman, on Jackson
street. Mr.. and Mrs. Cox arc a bride
and groom Of ten days and this is the
last lap Of their honeymoon. They
will spend several days with the
Thursmans before returning to their
home in the Pittsburg of the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28

THE WEATHER.

! For Americus and Vicinity
Rain, followed by Cool Spell.
! y y y y y y y y 4 y .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
FAIR CONTINUES TO
DRAW Big CROWDS

instructed about a meeting that is
planned for them in the coru club ex-
hibit building.
Alfalfa Meeting.
There will be meeting at the
chamber of commerce auditorium to :
night of those farmers who
are attending the state fair and are
interested in the culture of Alfalfa
This meeting will be presided over b.
Loring Brown, of Smyrna, president
of the Alfalfa association of the
state. 1t was planned to have this
meeting at the fair grounds Satu1
day, but there were so many conflict
ing features that it could not take
place. All farmers who are inter
ested in alfalfa are urged to be pres
ent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
SHE FINALLY ACTED
SENSIBLY AND WEBS

Elkins w. va, Oct. 27.-Katherina
Elkins, daughter OF the late Senator
stephen B. Elkins. was married here
this afternoon to Billy Hit, a So
ciety man of Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28

Atlanta, Oct. 27.-That the vice war
which has resulted in success in A.
lanta is a state problem as we'll as a
one, is set forth in a strong
editorial in the current issue of Frost's
Magazine, "The Call of the South
"No discerning citizen of Allan a
can escape the fact that morals OF the
city and the general atmosphere of the
city have been considerably cleared b.
the vice war" the editorial says, and
then goes on to comment on the state
wide effect.
'It should be remembered that it is
a state problem as we'll as a city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-28
Vice War a Success
Says Frost's Magazine

problem, and that the moral status of
all the surrounding communities IS
improved whenever the moral status
of large city is improved.
The magazine is very strong in its
support of Police Chief Beavers and
his policies. 1t believes that to him is
due chiefly the credit for the success
of the vice crusade.
The article also takes up the prohi-
bition question and says that the
whole city is now prepared to admit
that since open bars where whiskev
was sold were cleared out there has
been a very perceptible improvement
in morals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13
THE STITCHES OF ART.
n Variety of Them Employed to Pro-
duce Harmonious Effects.

While the names of the various
stitches required in embroidery work
may appear formidable to the begin
ner, she need have no misgivings as
TO her ability to soon learn and apply
them to any of the $50 beautiful de-
signs contained in the Imperial Pat
tern Outfit now being distributed by
The NewS-Times.
In this outfit are included instruc-
tons which are illustrated and enable
the learner TO easily master all the diff
ferent kinds Of stitches that are used,
among which are the Outline, Chain.
Seeding, Cat, Buttonhole, COUGHING,
Satin, Eyelet Work. Wallachin EN-
broidery, Cross, French Knots, Fagot-
ting, Solid Kensington, and Roman
cut work. Every woman who does
home work can. after a little practice.
manufacture her own embroidery, and
at a cost that would represent but a
mere fraction OF what she would be
obliged to pay for the work in the
usual way. In addition to this ad-
vantage, which means dollars and
cents saved, she can apply her skill
Ito the Ornamentation Of many articles
of her own clothing that hitherto she
has always worn without this eXquis-
tie medium of decoration. mainly from
the reason Of the prohibitive prices
invariably asked for high-class needle
work of any kind.
Just at the present time there is a
rush for the Imperial Pattern Packets
at The News-Times. which are hand
ed out for 6S cents and six coupons,
and mailed for Z cents extra, so the
girl who intends to do embroidery
should lose no time in getting this
outfit, which, if bought in the regular
way al 10 cents a pattern, would cost
$1,000. Surely this latter value and
the opportunity of obtaining ii for a
Il los hn n fNxrpr n leaf
amount should be sufficient to appeal
to every lady who is at all interested
in the pleasing results OF the needle
| in skillful hands
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13
AROmdlG Of neutrality-suspicious.
TIE MARSHAL
ByMary Raymond Shipman Andrews
Hs5'ST The Perfect TzbUze. etc
1sVyrishG he BobA>nsrsin Cs~,sry.

1T is a well-bred and appropriate
method OF amusement. A gentleman
should know something OF military
affairs. But-ah-the ranking and
an - arrangements? Such - details
are not unlikely. with gentlemen Of
the first families, as you all are-ex-
cept one-to crystalline into a-iater
Importance. The man who has been
the leader OF this company Of very
young men will not unlikely be the
man thought OF as a leader in-ah-
affairs Of greater moment to come.
May l inquire who is the captain"
Henry Hampton looked troubled,
impatient.
why. nobody yet, Uncle Henry.
We have not got to that. But, of
course, tho Chevalier-"
Colonel Hampton interrupted him.
Exactly. / thought SO. That is what
l wish to avoid. The Chevalier must
not be the captain"
The boy caught up the words hotly.
Uncle Henry. he has done II ALL We
all want him"
Exactly. But you must not have
him. 1 am surprised at you. Henry!
DO you remember that this man is
peasant-born? Do you want TO be
led into battle by a person whose
rank is not above that of our own
servants
Led into battle." Young Henry
laughed shortly Led into a corn
field is more like it," And then his
glance fired. Moreover, Uncle
Henry. IL there were battle in the
case. we should all count ourselves
lucky to be led by-a hero"
"A heroi" Colonel Hampton
shifted. "A mere French peasant.
/ by his own account. OF course,
| have-received him, because Of your
| infatuation for him. And-the young
man has qualities. He has been a
! success socially. L will not deny
am quite surprised by his success
! But when it comes TO putting him into
a position above men Of birth. my
/ blood revolts. / request you, Henry
/ TO use your influence against this.
/ can not endure to have him give you
| commands. You should be the cap
/ tain, because your social position ha'
made the enterprise possible. But
yet, if-your misfortune-if some
| other seems more fit" A painful
| color darkened the boys face and
his brows gathered. The colone
| went on. Il should make no objec-
ton to that. But'-again he pulled
at the corners of his mustache with
solemnity-'I must request you to use
your influence absolutely to prevent
this parvenu from being placed over
you"
(TO be continued Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13
WIDOW ALLEGES FRAUD
L. s. Attorney is Sued for $4,000 by
Mrs. Kennedy.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S-JOhn H.
Gleason OF Albany, n. T., United
States attorneys for the northern dis
trict OF New York, was sued for
SIS. 200 Friday by Mrs. Hattie Ken
nedy. who alleges that Gleason de-
frauded her OF this sum in connection
with a settlement of her husbands
estate.
Mrs. Kennedy is the widow of
Big James Kennedy. a we'll known
sporting man who left an estate
valued at nearly half a million dol
lars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13
WILL TRY TO SLICE
DOWN APPROPRIATIONS
Democrats of House to Meet Today
and Discuss Plans For Further
Economics.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-House
leaders will confer In Speaker Clark's
office Saturday with a view to keep
ing appropriation bills down TO the
lowest possible limit and expediting
the reporting OF these measures.
The speaker called the conference
in letter addressed 10 the various
committees authorized 20 present ap-
propriations, including appropria
tons. postofiice. military and naval,
rivers and harbors. agriculture. In
dian and foreign affairs. He asked
the chairman and ranking democrat
OF each committee 10 meet Majority
Leader Underwood and himself TO
discuss the general situation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13
SUBSTITUTE PRISONERS
Men Are Paid I'm New York For TAX
ing Others Places.

Friday discovered a system whereby
they believe minor criminals SEN
fenced 10 short terms have been able
20 hire others TO take their places
in prison. An investigation was
started when a pickpOcEet, who had
started on his way to Blackwells
island Dec. l. was found walking
about this city.
1t is said that many young men out
OF work during the winter are will
ing to sell their time as prison sub
situtes. Thus far the police have not
found where the substitutions are
made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13
CARMEN MAY QUIT JOBS
Employees of Terre Haute Lines Are
Dissatisfied.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 13.-That
there will be a street car strike in
Terre Haute unless the company
ceases its efforts to prevent the men
organizing a union was the statement
made by a number of labor leaders
to Gov. Ralston Friday. Those who
called on the governor included
Charles Fox OF Terre Haute, presi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13

don't Of the Indiana Federation of
Labor; George Greenleaf. represent
ing the Terre Haute Central Labor
union. and ]. c. Colgan, international
board member Of the Street Car
Mems union
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13
NAY SELL GLIB.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 13.-President
Somers of the American club here ad-
mitted Friday that negotiations are
nending for the sale Of the New Or
leans Southern league club, which
Somers owns, to A. j. Heinemann Of
that city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-13

Only One "BRONO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUI-
NINE. Look for the signature OF f.
w. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day,
Cures Grip n Two Days. 25c.
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21

ADV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21

turns large blocks Of stock turned
over to him for investment, Francis
c. Porter, young Chicago broker, is
living less ostentadously than he did
a few weeks ago. Unwise stock deals
brought about his downfall.
Porter, who is son-in-law of T. ].
Lyman, secretary Of the Illinois Steel
company, has for several years cut
figure in north shore suburban circles
as sportsman and dog fancier. His
kennels housed only the finest Ayl-
shire, some Of which are valued at
$4,000 apiece One Of his pack has
been exhibited at every dog show in
the United States and England in the
last five years.
Porter's financial difficulties were
discovered several weeks ago and his
partner Richard H. Smart, who had
hat no previous knowledge of his I'M
fortunate stock deals, took steps to
dissolve the partnership. The disso-
luton was just recently completed.
lsa So involved are Porter's financial
transactions that none of the lawyers
the approximate amount of his liza.
bilities. The debts may reach $780,
000 Porter maintained an expensive
household and entertained lavishly.
Porter's marriage to Miss Jessie
May Hyman in April, 1905, was one of
the events of Oak Park, where Mrs.
Hyman's parents live. Mrs. Porter is
regarded as one of the best whips
along the north shore and is regarded
| as an expert golfer. She is heart
| broken over the turn her husbands
affairs have taken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21

Island, Illinois, and also provides for
the issuance of thirty-two bonds in
amount of $4,000 each to be dated
January End, 1914, each bearing inter.
est evidenced by coupons at the rate
of five per cent per annum, payable
semi-annually. Two thousand ($2,.
0000O) dollars in amount of said
bonds shall become due on the End
day of July. A. D. 1915, and two thou.
sand ($S0O0.o0) dollars in amount of
said bonds shall become due on the
End day of July in each of the years
of 1916 to 1922, beth inclusive.
FOURTH-To vote on the ordin.
ance, passed by the council of the
city of Rock Island, Illinois, on the
18th day of August A D. 1918, en-
titled "An Ordinance authorizing the
issuance of police automatic alarm
system bonds in the amount of ten
thousand $1O,0OO.0O) dol, IS and pro-
viding for the payment thereof"
which said ordinance provides for
funds for installing and equipping a
police automatic alarm system in the
city Of Rock Island, Illinois, and also
provides for the issuance of. twenty
bonds in amount of five hundred
($50O.OO) dollars each, to be dated
January end. 1914, each bearing inter
est evidenced by coupons at the rate
OF five per cent per annum, payable
semi-annually. One-thousand dollars
in amount of said bonds shall become
due on the End day of July, A D.
1915, and one thousand ($1,0OO00)
dollars IN amount of said bonds shah
become due on the End day of July
in each of the years of 1916 to 1924,
both inclusive
FIFTH-To vote on the ordinance
passed by the council Of the City OF
Rock Island, Illinois, on the 18th day
CT August. A. D. 1913, entitled IAN
Ordinance authorizing the issuance OF
Milan bridge repair bonds in the
amount of five thousand $5,000000)
dollars and providing for the pay.
ment thereof" which said ordinance
provides for funds for laying a con
crete floor on the floors of the MilaI
! VI lUEtS dNlOSS tAOGh liver anu JlS
! government canal and also provide:
1 for the issuance of ten bonds il
amount of five hundred (s50000) dol
/ lars each, to be dated January End
1914, each bearing interest evidenced
| by coupons at the rate of five PEI
cent per annum, payable semi-annual
". One thousand (S1,000.00) dollars
in amount of said bonds shall become
due on the 2nd day of July, A. D