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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-15
ABOUT FIFTY PASSENGERS ARE
REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN Sr-
RIOUSLY INJURED THURS
DAY.
ALL DEAD HAVE
BEEN IDENTIFIED
Believed That The Persons Injured
VIII Rec0ver-Tracks Have Beea
Cleared and Trains are Running.

Macon. Ca. Nov. 14-fSpecial-l
Twenty-Five persons now are known
to have been killed in the wreck of ths
Central pf Georgia passenger train
near here yesterday morning. Twelya
were killed outright and the rest died
en- route to Clayton and Eufaula..
The revised list of dead:
Mrs. Annie Wilkerson, Clio.
Infant of James McRae
Mrs. ]. Wilburn Mclean.
james McRae.
Lois Brock. infant OF B. r. Broess.
of Clio. sx
Jack Peak. Clayton.
Wash McRae, Louisville, Ala
John Glover, Clio.
Maudie McRae
Peak, Clayton.
Monroe Floyd, so pears old, farm.
er, OF Clayton.
Pomp Utsey, superintendent of
the Barbour county poor farm. al
years old, Clayton.
Miss Bonnie Brock, IS years ola,
Clio
Curb Bell. Jr.. 10 years Old. Clay
ton.
Sam Underwood, Clayton.
- Brown, Clio.
Carl Jones.
Sam Sheet, porter on train.
Dennis Gray.
Emma Stanley.
Two unknown negroes.
Nine negroes in the wreck we "a
found in the woods near Clayton this
morning. They had crawIed away
from the wreck, and when found
three were in a dying condition, one
had his leg cut off and others had
arms and legs broken
Sheriff A, F, Teal, of Barbour
county, was seriously hurt, but wiik
recover. His two brothers, WilIia.a
and Thomas, also we're injured. JeF
Clayton, brother of Congressm IL
Henry D. Clayton will recover.
A government investigation may "a
demanded, according to reports.
A special train this morning from
Macon, Ca, brought officials OF the
Central of Georgia to make an off,
citl investigation OF the wreck.
Messages were received from the
officials of the road who went to the
scene of the wreck from Macon, Sa-
vannah and Columbus yesterday af-
ternoon in which it was stated thar
many Of the passengers who were ss-
riously injured, were taken in auto-
mobiles and buggies to Eufaula, Clio
and other places.
1t is unofficialiy reported that four
of these died on the way to their dcs-
tinations. Tents were placed in the
woods near the scene of the wreck
yesterday afternoon and some OF tha
injured passengers placed on cots.
Physicians and officials OF the Gem
trail road found number OF peoplA
both white and colored writnins II
pain several miles from the scene of
the wreck. They had crawied fronR
the wrecked train,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-15
COBB COUNTY CORN BOYS
HOLD ANNUAL MEETINs

Marietta, Ca, Nov. 14.-(Special.) -
Corn club boys Of Cobb county held
their annual meeting today at Pow
der Springs, being the guests oi
the Seventh District Agricultural col
lege.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-15
House..

= Met at noon. =
Passed senate bill to relieve !
\ miners on Seward Peninsula in \
=. Alaska from assessment work, be- =
= cause of recent heavy storms. \
= Resolutions of Massachusetts :
4 and New York Peace societies, =
= urging congress to pass the Hens :
= ley navy holiday resolution pre- =
: sented by Representatives George =
= and Mitchell.
y Adjourned at p. m. to noon =
= Monday. =
\ \ \ y \ 4 \ 4 y y y r 4 =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-15
DAY IN CONGRESS-.
Senate.

y Washington, D. c., Nov. IA
= Not in session; meets Monday. =
= Banking committee still divid-
= ed; worked on currency bill re-
\ port.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-15
ENGLAND AGREES TO
HANDS OFF POLICY

London, Eng, Nov 14--In reply to
President Wilson's communication 20
eliminate General Huerta and his adj
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-15

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
HOT WAVE is SPREADING
AGAIN over The Land
North and South Feel Again
SOl'S Rays.

Washington, D. c., July 31.-Local
throughout the South
may tend to relieve the heat which in
some sections is quite high. In Vir-
ginia there will be little change of
temperature, weather bureau officials
said today. Norfolk was among the
warmest PAGES on the weather map
at s o'clock this morning.
The highest temperatures were at
Burwood, La, with S6, and Miami, Fla
with "a.
The maximum official temperature
yesterday was 102 at places in the
central west, and at Louisville. Rich
mond reported a maximum of 9S de,
grees; Norfolk, 90; Charlotte, 81;
Asheville, So; Macon Sc; Augusta, 49,;
Atlanta, So; Charleston, "a; Sayan-
nah, 90; Jacksonville 92 and Tampa
90
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
ATLANTA Is DUMB AT
SIGHT OF SPLIT SKIRT

Atlanta, July 81. - A handsome
young woman created considerable
sensation this morning by strolling
down Peachtree street with skirt
slit not only to her knee, but fully lo
inches higher. In fact it was slit
about as high as the one Gertrude
Hoffman wore in the salome dance,
and the effect from distance was
somewhat startling.
However, the costume wasn't quite
as scandalous, as it sounded, for be-
meath the slit skirt was another skirt
like garment of pale, diaphanous silk,
thin to degree, but not transparent.
Daring as the costume was, the
young woman was subjected to no
worse attention than many stares and
some occasional smiles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
MILITAN1S With
PETITIONS POUR
into WASHINGTON
THEY STORM THE SENATE
Votes For Women Sign Is
Waved There

Washington, D. c., July 91.-"Votes
for Women" was demanded today by
delegations of suflragists from every
state in the union who besieged the
senate chamber and bombarded the
senators with petitions bearing thous-
ands of signatures requesting con-
sideration of a woman suffrage con
stitutional amendment
The siege of the senate followed a
demonstration in the course of which
hundreds of women paraded from
Hyattsville, Nd, through the country
roads aud the city streets, down Pen
sylvania avenue, and through the
capitol grounds. Members Of the sell :
ate woman suffrage committee, which
already has reported favorably the
suffrage amendment, met the petit
ton bearers and rode to the capitol
with them.
Miss Alice Paul, chairman of the
legislative committee of the National
American Woman Suffrage associa-
ton, officers of the association AMI
the senate committee headed the pa
rade. At the capitol it disbanded and
a cloud of femininity futtered into the
senate wing.
The dignified hush of the imposing
marble room just off the senate cham
ber was shattered by the demands OF
women from various states that their
cards be taken to their senators. The
pages were busy for the better part or
an hour, hurrying senator's from the
chamber to meet their constituents"
armed with petitions.
After the petitions had been pre-
sented, the delegations fiocked to the
galleries, where seats had been re-
served, and the woman s~ffrage sup-
porters on the floor of the senate took
charge of the delegation. Senators
Owen, Ashurst, Poindexter, Jones,
Works, Lane. Smoot, Clapp, Thomas,
shafrod, ana Hollis made brief adj
dresses endorsing the petitions
Senator owen oficially presented
the petitions to the senate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
RAINS PROVE ESPECIALLY
BENEFICIAL AT PLAINS
Good Cotton Crop to Be
Made There

Nowhere in Sumter county has the
effect of the recent rains been greater
or more beneficial than in the western
section, and more particularly about
Plains, which more than any other To-
cality had suffered from the protract-
ed drouth. During nearly three months
there was not good, general rain
there, and it seemed for a time that 4
crop failure would result
The lands of that locality are stir
red clay subsoil and very productive
when seasons are favorable In fact,
there are no finer lands in South
Georgia than are those about Plaik',
but drouth, seemingly had played ha-
voc there this year. Since the rains
began, however, the cotton fields have
taken on renewed life and vigor and
the plants, while small, are growing
very rapidly.
With favorable seasons during Aug
ust the cotton crop will regain nearly
all that has been lost by drouth, AMI
the farmers around Plains will make
good cotton crops as heretofore. The
corn crop there is rather poor, as the
rains came too late to afford much
benefit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
WILL WORK
To MAKE Up
The Deficit
IN FINANCES OF BALL CLUB
A Number of Citizens Pledged
to Get it Up

A new method was inaugurated at
the meeting of the directors anl
friends of the Americus Baseball cluo
held yesterday for the purpose of de-
vising means by which to make up the
deficit of the club now due. In ac-
cordance with this plan about a score
of those present pledged themselves
to make up each as much as possible
of what is due
A good attendance was present at
the meeting, which was held yesterday
morning at the office of Vice-President
|. J. Kalmon, extended discussion of
affairs of the club was had, and it wa;
agreed that the most urgent thing &c
be done now is to make up as soon as
possible the deficit that is due in the
finances of the club. 1t is hoped that
this may be done very soon, as the
season comes to a close August 26.
1t is the urgent desire of all the
officers and directors of the club that
the fans respond to the call that will
be made upon them by the individual
citizens who pledged themselves rs
committees of one to aid in the work
of making up the deficit. They will
consider it a great favor if the fans
will back them up with their co-opera-
ton, which will mean much ia
Strengthening up the affairs of the club
and giving it clean ledger when the
season closes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
IS STUDYING GROWTH
OF ALFALFA PLANT
Mr.. Roach Greatly Interested
in Work

Mr.. William S. Roach, one of Sum
ter county's extensive and successful
planters, believes that alfalfa can be
grown here advantageously, and is
going to try the experiment upon his
large plantation near Americus. Re-
Gently Mr. Roach, to the endsof study
ing carefully the methods of plant
ing and cultivating alfalfa, mas spent
some time in Auburn, Ala, wheNe al,
falfa is grown successfully at the Ala
bama state experiment farm, fina
crops of this valuable foodstuff being
produced there annually.
Mr. Roach is quite enthusiastic over
the cultivation of alfalfa about Au-
burn, and is convinced that it can be
as successfully grown in Sumter coua-
ty, with proper care and attention, Us
in the Alabama county. He will go to
Auburn again shortly to pursue fur.
ther the investigation of this import
ant subject.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
Mr.. BRITTON
WILL SOON
TAKE OATH
DEPUTY REVENUE COLLECTOR
For This District of Southern
Georgia

Mr. Jack Britton, who will in tw0
or three days succeed to the position
Iof district deputy revenue collector in
south Georgia, with headquarters III
Americus, has just returned from Al
lanta, where he went to confer with
State Revenue Collector Blalock, WHO
secured for him the position
Mr.. Britton expects to be duly i'm
|stalled in his new office within a day
or two, or by Monday at the latest. Mr..
Blalock will assume his official duties
about that time and the deputy collec-
tors will be sworn in immediately
thereafter.
Mr.. Britton is well known through
|out his territory, which extends from
Houston county to the Florida line.
and his many friends throughout that
wide section will welcome him in his
|official duties, upon which he will en-
ter just as soon as his commission has
been issued The salary attached to
the position Of deputy collector is
$500 annually, with 5000 additional
for necessary expenditures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
SEVEN KILLED
BY EXPLOSION
OF MOTORCYCLE
GASOLINE TANK ON RACER
Exploded With Disastrous
Results

Cincinnati, o., July 31-The list
of dead as the result of the motorcy
Gle accident at the Ludlow (Ky) La
goon Motordrome last night, when
the gasoline tank on the racing ma
chine of Olin Johnson exploded AMI
scattered burning fluid over the specta-
tors, was increased to seven early to-
day. The revised ist of dead is as
follows:
Olin Johnson, Salt Lake City, motor
cycle racer; William Davis, years
old, Ludlow, KY; Henry Andrews, Is
years old, Cincinnati; Mrs. William
Michaels, 80 years old, Ludlow, KY;
Miss Ethel Buchtman, 20 years oil,
Covington, KY; James Carter, 80 years
old, Cincinnati; William Patterson, 80
years old, Cincinnati.
The Andrews youth and Miss Butch
man were unconscious when brought
to the hospital, and their names were
placed on the books by Samuel Travers
and Miss Burkeman, respectively. La
ter relatives called and they were iden-
titled. Several others of the score Of
more who were burned when the oil
was thrown over them or injured i'll
the panic that followed the accident,
are in a critical condition, and are not
expected to live.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
SEVENTEEN
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATED
BY MRS. S. H. HAWKINS
Sons and Daughters Enter
tanned Her

A very beautiful occasion and one
about which much pleasurable inter-
est centered was the birthday anniver-
sary celebration yesterday which
marked the SEVENTEEN milestone IN
life's journey of Mrs. Samuel H. Haw-
kins, one of Americus' best known ant
most beloved ladies', whose deeds OF
charity and kindness have long since
endeared her to all here.
The celebration was arranged by
the sons and daughters and grandchil-
dren of Mrs. Hawkins without her
knowledge, and it was complete sur
prise to this goodly lady when at
noon she was invited to go to Pres
pect park, where a family dinner had
been prepared by her loved ones.
Among those enjoying the reunion
dinner were Mr. and Mrs. William E
Hawkins, of Atlanta Rev. and Mrs. J.
Logan Irwin, of Jacksonville; Mr.. Lu-
ther M. Hawkins, of Columbia, S. c..
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Hooks and child
rem; Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Gatewood and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Dykes
and children and Mr.. Herbert Hawk
ms, the entire party numbering more
than thirty.
The aged and delighted honoree was
the recipient of many beautiful gifts
from her sons and daughters, with
and good wishes for
the celebration yet of many like happy
birthday anniversaries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
SIIPT. GRIMSHAW
IS TO ANSWER
ON HIS RETURN
0IITOF SAVANNAH YESTERDAY
Statement From Him Awaited
With Interest

A reply was received yesterday IRON
4ho office of supt. H. B. Grimshaw IN
cavannah to the query sent by The
.rirnos- Recorder the day before as to
+ho rnmor that the Office of Supt.
crimshaw would be moved to Ameri-
cus at once, the reply saying that
supt Grimshaw is not now in Savan-
nah and that he will make reply in
nerson when he returns.
The rumors that have gained cur
rencv here relative to this matter ha e
aroused much speculation. The ar
ticle in yesterdays Times-Recorder
was read with much interest. Conss-
ouently the reply from Supt. Grim
shaw is awaited eagerly, as it will
likely give either direct confirmation
or denial of the report.
1t has often been pointed out that
Americus is the logical place for the
Headquarters of the superintendent OF
the Georgia-Alabama division, which
office is held by Mr.. Grimshaw. Gen-
eral qualification was expressed here
that the report is true, as it is believ
ed here that Americas will secure the
headquarters of Mr.. Grimshaw.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
PRESIDENCY OF MERCER
is STILL A MYSTERY
Identity of Man Selected Is
Withheld

Macon, Ca. July 31.-The special
committee of Mercer has not heard
from the man to whom was recently
rendered the presidency of the insti-
tuition. The identity of this man is
still shrouded in secrecy and will nos
be disclosed until he has either accept
ed or declined the offer. Mr.. E. Y
Mallary, one OF the members of the
committee, stated today that the COM
mittee had not received an answer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
WASHINGTON IS
STRICKEN BY A
SEVERE STORM
MUCH DAMAGE At CAPITAL
Queer Freaks Of Lightning
Reported

washington, D. c., July 31.-The
national capital awakened today to
begin civic house cleaning, and
citizens and city employees alike join
ed hands in an effort to remove tho
litter and debris in the streets left
IN the wake of the cyclonic storm of
yesterday, which caused the death CT
Two persons and immense property
damage.
No accurate estimate of the mon
e'ary damage done is yet obtainable,
the largest havoc having been occas-
Toned by the breaking and the level
ing OF many of the finest trees which
cannot be replaced. Late reports to-
uay from outlying districts disclosed
uamage to property greater than at
first suspected.
Inc storm played many curious
pranks in its brief career. A heavy
moving van was waiting in the rear
Vi fashionable apartment house and
was caught by the wind and turned
0u END, the three horses attached to
It oeihg suspended in the air by their
collars and being nearly strangled be-
e Vhey could be lowered to the
ground.
NUMBER of persons in endeavoring =
e"'e a street car, had a narrow
eNeape from being run down by a
"e'Vy automobile, which came tear.
ing down the street, impelled by the
"ino' and without chauffeur or other
occupant.
u'nilg' like the wind, also play
u many freak tricks. 1t struck :
near Anacostia, suburb. pass
eu through three bed rooms and IN
eacn room the only damage done was
breaking of the looking glasses in
bureaus. <csA j
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
HARRY HOLLAND TO PLAY
BALL WITH ATLANTA TEAM
Noted Third Baseman Goes With The
Crackers.

Atlanta, July S1-Harry Holland,
college third baseman, on
the Georgia Tech team for four sea-
sons, today signed with Atlanta and
will play against Nashville this after-
noon. He, turned down contracts with
Connie Mack and Clark Griffith to sign
with the home team, he says.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
GREEN BLIND FOR LIFE
AS RESULT OF SHOT
Injured Man Has Lost His
Eyesight

Mr. Abner Green, residing near De-
Soto, and who on Monday last en-
gagged in a shooting affray with Will
liam Webster, negro farm hand,
after having killed Webster's son, will
be blind for life as the result Web
ster used a shotgun loaded with small
birdshot, several of which entered
both of Mr.. Greene's eyes. It was
said yesterday that he is now totally
blind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
No Surprise Expected.

4VU OuI LApCCtCus
The great surprise of the Frank
case, apparently, is going to be that
there will be no surprise at al.
When the case opened, and for days
previous, there were mysterious and
intensely interesting rumors about
secret evidence held against Frank by
the prosecution and against the
negro, Conley, by the defense.
But newspaper men who have been
in the courtroom every hour since
the trial started are now expressing
the opinion that neither the prose
cution or the defense has got any
thing up it's sleeve that the news
papers have not already published.
They think Frank will be convicted o.
acquitted On the chain of circumstan
tiaI evidence with which the public is
already familiar.
Prospects of the case going to the
jury by Saturday night are now So
scant as to be practically not worth
considering. The evidence will
scarcely all be in by that time, AMI
the speeches of the lawyers, the
judges charge and other finalities, will
take nearly two full days. 1t seems
likely now, therefore, that a verdict
may be reached the latter part Of
next week, possibly Thursday.
New Evidence in Case.
In the testimony of R. P. Barrett,
the state today produced
the first new evidence offered in the
trial of Leo NJ Frank, charged with
the murder of Mary Phagan, the IA
year-old factory employe.
Barrett, who is employed at ths
factory where the girls body was
found, stated that he had discovere1
blood spots on, the floor of the room
where the murdered girl worked, ard
that he had also found several
strands of hair on the handle of a
lathe in the same room. Later on,
Barrett said that about week after
the murder he had found portion
Of the Phagan girls pay envelope
while he was engaged in cleaning the
she had used
Before putting Barrett on the
stand, the state called Miss Mon
teen Stoyer, formerly employed It
the pencil factory, who testified that
she visited Franks Office to get her
pay on Saturday at 1906 p m, AMI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01

waited 1--WE minutes during which
time she saw no one. Frank, II j.
claimed, had previously stated thar
he was IN his once at the Scrr msa
toned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-08-01
FRANK CASE IS
RAPIDLY COMING
TO CONCLUSION
REACH JURY BY THURSDAY
States Witness is Ratified
By Defense

Atlanta, Ca, July S1.-Harry Scott,
representative of a national detective
agency, employed by the National
Pencil company to investigate the
murder of 14-year-old Mary Phagal
for which crime Leo M. Frank. for
mer superintendent of the company's
factory here, is now on trial, was the
first witness called by the state TODAY.
Scott surprised the solicitor general
at the outset, his evidence being ap-
rarently considered more in favor 81
the defense than the prosecution.
Questioned as to Franks manner
when he discussed the crime, the
detective said it was cool and calm.
He was as cool" said Scott, "as he
appears to be right now"
Mr. Dorsey stated that he had been
nisinformed as to the probable nature
of this witnesses evidence and asked
for permission to read from the record
to refresh his memory. Vigorous
objection by attorneys for the defense
to this line of procedure was sus-
tanned by Judge Roam. An attempt ON
the part of the solicitor-general to
grill the witness met with continued
objections by the defense, the court
ruling in favor of the latter in nearly
every instance.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-03-14
The cause of Rheumatism

Stomach trouble, lazy liver and de-
ranged kidueys are the cause of rheu-
matism. Get your stomach, liver, kid
news and bowels in healthy condition
by taking Electric Bitters and you will
not be troubled with the pains of rheu-
matism. Charles B. Allen, school
principal of Sylvania, Ga, who suffered
indescribable torture from rheumatism,
liver and stomach trouble and diseased
kidneys, writes: eAll remedies failed
until / used Electric Bitters, but
four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me completely Maybe your
rheumatic pains come from stomach,
liver and kidney troubles. Electric
Bitters will give prompt relief SOC
and $1.00. Recommended by MI. L..
Titus and Dean Swift.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-03-14
A Message to Railroad Men

E. S. Bacon, II Bast St., Bath, Me-,
sends out this warning to railroaders
everywhere: "My work as conductor
caused a chronic inflammation of the
kidneys and l was miserable and all
played out. From the day | began TAX
ing Foley Kidney Pills began to re-
gain my strength, and | am better now
than | have been for twenty years. -
Try them. E. Titus.
Earthly Punishment.
The way Of the transgressor is well
written up.-Kansas City Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-03-14
Best for Skin Diseases

Nearly every skin disease yields
quickly and permanently to Bucklen' S
Arnica Salve, and nothing is better for
burns or bruises. Soothes and heals.
John Deye of Gladwin, Mich, says,
after suffering twelve years with skin
ailment and spending $500 in doctors
bills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. 1t will help you. Only 25c. Rec
commended by M. E. Titus and Dean
Swift.