davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Los Angeles Wits
At $50; Sun Fires
House at San Diego

Los ANGELES, Sept. IS.-The in
tense heat that has been burning Cal
ifornia for the last three days con
tinued to-day. Cooling breezes we're
forecast, although the time Of their
arriva was uncertain
In San Diego yesterday the RAYS Of
the gun caused the loss of three
houses The reflection Of the suns
rays was concentrated on lace cur
tain in an Arizona street house and
the fire was not stopped until two
other dwellings were destroyed
In Los Angeles Yesterday the Off
cial temperature was 1903 In the sun
thermometers registered as high as
1870.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Too Much Medicine
Brings Joy Ride Fine

For following his doctors orders,
J. NJ. Chapman, a salesman OF Ha-
zlehurst, Ga, was fined $1O.75 in the
Recorders Court on a charge OF dis
orderly conduct
Chapman was arrested last night
after a wild dash down Whitehall
street in cab. during which ne
kicked out he windows of the We
hicle and half choked the negro driver
He told Judge Broyles that he had
just arrived in Atlanta to take treat
ment and that his physician had pre-
scribed gin.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Judge Breaks Speed
Law; Fines Himself,
To Sell Automobile

ASHEVILLE Sept. 1S.-Because OF
the many technicalities in the traffic
ordinance of Asheville, which he de-
clares impos sible for him to observe.
although making every effort not to
break the law, Police Judge J. NJ.
Adams announces his intention Of
disposing of his automobile at once.
Judge Adams recently assessed a
fine of $40 and costs against himself
for a technical violation of the traffic
ordinance
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Thaw Sleeps in Room
Four Presidents Used

CONCORD, N. H. Sept. 1s-A
lengthy conference, with ex-Govern-
or William Stone. OF Pennsylvania,
presiding, was held by attorneys for
Harry K Thaw in the law library Of
the Statehouse to-day. Governor
FeIker was in Rochester He is ex-
pected here Sunday.
Thaw last night occupied a room
which has been occupied by four
Presidents OF the United States. name
". Pierce. Hayes Roosevelt and Taft
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Heirloom Stolen by
Burglars Recovered

Detectives Starnes and Campbell
THURSDAY recovered a gold watch
heirloom which had been stolen when
burglars looted the home of Mrs y
D. McGnn No. u East Sixteenth
street July 3.
The watch was placed in A pa wn-
shop a No l44 Decatur street a week
ago.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
FIGHT BEGUN
TO|MPEACH
6 IL IF R
Court Which Will Try New York
Governor Begins Its Ses-
sions at Albany,

ALBANY, y, Y. Sept 1S.-The
State of New York met at 11:52 a. m.
to-day to hear the charges against
Governor William Sulzer.
Roll call followed formal converting
of the court.
A cunning political plot, designed to
postpone the impeachment until the
November election has passed. was
discovered just az the stage setting
was complete for the solemn and i'm
posing arraignment at the Capitol.
Assembly to-day got emphatic orders
to get in session two hours earlier
than had been planned
The Impeachment charges now CON
sist of eight counts The scheme for
delay contemplated taking the added
Information deduced by the board of
managers in secret session in New
York and lacking it on as an added
charge. The constitution provides
that such charges shall he served on
the Governor and that he shall have
twenty days in which to respond.
FURRY in Legislature.
There was furry to-day when the
scheme was aired The members OF
the Legislature composing the ma
chine hastened to insist that they did
not intend to sidetrack the trial
But if in these charges there ap-
pears new matter, what do you pro-
pose to do with the Governors con-
stitutional right to time for answer"
This question rang in the ears of
the members Of the two houses as
they arose to-day to attend sessions
set for 9:2O o'clock
With this important feature to lead
to days events, Albany prepared for
the intensely interesting work Of
momentous day
1t was foregone conclusion when
the high court got together that the
day would be one of formal organiza-
ton, in so far as the high courts &C
tual procedure was concerned.
Ready for Work Friday.
Chief Justice Cullen, of the Court
of Appeals. said that ne expected the
formal organization to be completed
before night
We should be able to take up the
work Of the court Friday" he said.
From Governor Suffers camp there
came not a twitter. Nor had there
been one for "A hours. The jaunty
quotations that yesterday had the
Governor talking in the strain of
prize fighter on the eve of battle
never came from him
All night long he wrote, wrote
wrote. What made up the product
of his pen no outsider knew.
The high court OF Impeachment is
composed of AZ Senators and seven
judges Of the Court of Appeals. The
total membership is So
Two-thirds. or IS, are necessary for
a conviction If less than the fun
court be present, two-thirds Of those
present may convict
Three additional members Of the
Court of Appeals may be added to
the court in the persons of the SUI
preme judge designated to sit with
the court.
Chief Justice Edga, NJ Cullen pre-.
sides at The trial
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Fraud Charged to
McNaughton's Foes

SAVANNAH. Sept IS That ring
politicians at SwsinsborO mad faxed
petition and sent it to Governor
John NJ SlatOn. asking him not to
pardon DR. W. J. McNaughton. was
the statement Of Judge F. II. Saffold
McNaughton's attorney, who was in
savannah to-day.
There were only % Al that So
called mass meeting At Swa jnsboro.
nd every one Of that number was
personal political enemy OF DR.. Nc
Naughton," he declared.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
IS
CLEARED;
K|SSERS
GET ok.
Police Board, in Stormy Session,
Puts Curb on the Foes of
"Spooners." t

Captain J. W. Norman is NOE
the police departments gray haired
Lothario. after all He stands forth
to-day vindIcated Of the charge Of
frequent and open "spooning" with
the wife o. another man in Grant
Park.
Neither is it heinous offenSe for a
young man and a young woman Ia
spoon" on the Capitol steps in the
evening, If they have no parlor. front
porch or hammock Of which to avail
themselves
That much is settled fact Thursdaw
The Police Commission answered the
much -sgitated questions at a special
session Wednesday night. making
happy Norman and his family bv onn
decision and tightening the hearts of
legion Of lovelorn by the other.
What the effect will be on the noe
lice department IL problematicaI No
ono would say Thursday.
Mason Defends Action.
However, despite any Interpreters
ton that may be put on the decision.
Chlef Beavers is as strong as even
in the opinion OF Carlos Mason, chair-
man Of the Police Board
The action Of the Police Commits.
sion last night" said Mr. Mason. was
not intended as a slam at Chief Bea-
vers or his policy. The Commission.
ers feel that the Chief Of Police can
not be responsible for all OF the per-
sonai acts OF bis men. and simply is
sued warning to the officers that
they must be more careful in the fus
ture.
The Commissioners felt that tho
onicers had gone little too far and
that the interests OF the department
demanded that they be cautioned.
But II was in no Sense meant as a
reflection on Chief Beavers. The Conn
miSsiOners. while desiring to have the
laws enforced fully. also wish to pros
tect citizens from indiscreet officers.
and thus aid the Chief in uphoIdina
the laws and in conducting the work
OF his department"
The commissions majority opinion
wSs that the arrest and locking Nd Of
"spoOning" couple a few nights ago
was unnecessary. harsh and unjust. IL
not outrageous. and that young peo@
pie in the future should be furnished
with copies Of charges and permitted
to go home.
Beavers Witness Amuses
The aged policeman's exonera ton
came al the close of a long and some-
times stormy meeting Of the Police
Commission a meeting which at mo-
ments was marked by acrimony and
bitterness. but more often BY the
highly amusing manner and testi-
mony OF one OF Chief Beavers star
witnesses. Charles c. Howell Of No.
80 Hampton street.
Norman. instead of being stripped
Of his uniform and equipment, not
only was reinstated on the force. bus
was given full pay for the time ne
had been suspended following the
charges preferred against him. The
effect of the decision SO was to cleaR
Mrs H F. Christmsn. OF No. 1853
Cherokee avenue, on whom Norman
was alleged to have bestowed his gall
liant affections. OF any part In the inns
which we're charged.
Norman's loy4l wife and dauEhteN
sat back of him In the crowded Re-
corders Court where it was necesA
sary to transfe. the hearing from ths
Comm ssioners' room because of tho
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Cupid Special Makes
Record Run to Capital

WASHINGTON. Sept IS. - The
Cupid Special. from Richmond. Va,
under the direction OF Mrs ]. r. GIL.
made a record run to the national
capital Yesterday with twelve passen-
gers BY nightfall. Ave Of the couples
had secured licenses and had been
married.
Mrs. Gill has personally conducted
over son marriages In The last ten
years. and points with pride to the
fact that not one OF her couples has
sought release in the divorce courts
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Record Export of
Cotton at Savannah

SAVANNAH. Sept lS-Cotton eK-
porters are looking for all previous
records in the number of bales ex-
ported to be broken at this port this
September
over 10000 bales nave been re-
ceived in the seventeen days of this
month and there is a healthy increase
daily.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
S2,OOO,OOO Left by
Trading Stamp Man

TRENTON, n. j.. Sept 1S-Act-
ing Chancellor Backes, in the capacity
Of Vice Ordinary to-day admitted to
probate the will OF Thomas Alexa n der
Sperry, Of the Sperry & Hutchinson
Trading Stamp Company.
The estate is valued at 81 900, 900
and was accumulated through tine
trading stamp business
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
81 Eagles Injured
In Trolley Wreck

SANDUSkY. OHIO, Sept lS-
Fifty-one members Of the Sandusky
Lodge of Eagles were injured to-day.
three of them perhaps fatally. in d
trolley wreck near here
The lodgemen we're returning from
Bellevue. where they Instituted new
aerie last night
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
DEATH ASKED
FOR GIRLS
SLAYER
New York Authogities Confident Of
Defeating Insanity Plea for
Priest Who Slew Girl.

NEW YORK, Sept. ls.-Death will
be the penalty demanded by the State
for Hans Schmidt slayer of Anna Au-
muller.
The authorities to-day were sure
they could combat successfully any
insanity defense that might be made
by the man, and force death SEN
tence for the self confessed slayer.
As more details Of schmidt's past
are dragged into view. the marvellous
cunning Of the man and his skill in
committing crimes and then covering
them up stand revealed
Men who have given their lives TO
the study Of criminology declare that
no insane man could have conceived
and carried to successful execution the
criminal acts Of Schmidt, and that no
alienist that has Schmidt's criminal
record before him could declare him
insane
So far the police have been unable
10 force admissions from either
Schmidt or Edward A. Muret. the
dentist, that Muret was an accessory
in the crime. But they have found
that the lives of Schmidt and Muret
have been linked IN crimes alleged to
rope
Lived Under Aliases.
Papers and letters found TO day
show that Schmidt and Muret lived
under many aliases and that Muret
who posed as a single man, has a wife
in London.
letter from her to Muret breath
ing love for the man. told how glad
she was that he escaped the country
before the Scotland Yard detectives
arrived at their London home to ar
rest him.
The Catholic clergy still inclines to
the belief that Schmidt is an impOstoT
and that he stole the credentials of
the real Father Schmidt and used
them to further his criminal ends.
One report to- day had IT that the real
Father Schmidt died short time be-
fore the man who is now a prisoner IN
the Tombs came TO the United States
This theory is strengthened by the
fact that Schmidt seems to know 1T
tile Latin and seems uneducated. Also
he seemed TO falter when asked con-
corning some Of the intricate duties
of priest.
Robbed Collection Box
1T would be possible for a person
who has not been ordained to sue
cessfully pose as priest, provided of
course. he had credentials" declared
priest to-day. Almost every school
child knows the ritual OF the mass,
knows what vestments are worn a t
different occasions and is conversant
with nearly all the more usual duties
of a priest"
The mystery Of how Schmidt. with
sistsnt rector, could take part in the
orgies he did and spend big sums OF
money on different women Of his fan
cy has been cleared through the find
ing that he systema ticaIly robbed the
collection box In addition to this, Il
has been learned that he took $500
from the clothes OF priest who Wis
tied the rectory where he was stay
ing
Many love letters from women were
found to-day among the belongings Of
Schmidt and Muret One of them. ad-
dressed to schmidt, Was signed Hell
en- Green and gave n New York ad
dress It was round that the girl had !
eft for Chicago
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Miss Mary Lewis Thinks Former Suitor En-
deavored to Arouse Her Sympathy.

near a bridge Of the Southern Rail-
way near Rome. A request was made
in the note that the finder notify Mrs
J. c. Anderson, No. 22O Bryan street,
mother Of the writer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
APPLES GOING TO WASTE

Blue EARTH MINI. Sept H.
Because Of lack of BUYERS. toousan J :
Of bushels Of apples arc spoiling N
The farms in this vicinity.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

Chief Lanford said Friday Black
had been sent to get Hargrove. WIZ
was resisting evtraGiion. and that he
rad heard nothing from the detective
Slncs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Atlanta and
Georgia-Rain Thursday and
Friday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
IMMORTALITY

WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING
10 LIVE FOREVER?-Sir oliver Lodge Tells
you How Science Is Proving Our immortality.
Full Text of the Great Scientists Address That
Has Set All the World Thinking in the Next
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-23
AMATEURS Will
FACE FOOT LIGHTS
The Grey Wolf viii Be Staged
For the Benefit Of Hos
pital Association

The Grey Wolfe" is the title of a
play that will be produced by local tai
ent in few weeks for the benefit of
the hospital association. Mrs. Mar
shall Martin is in charge and rehear-
sails have already begun,
The play that will be produced de-
picts medieval life The scenes are
laid in England. A strong cast has
been chosen and everything points to
a success.
The work of Mrs. Martin as a pro-
ducer of local talent plays is We'll
enough known in Americus to assure
the financial success of the production.
The exact date of the performance will
be announced at a later date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-23
PRES. WILSON and
MARSHALL See VAUDEVILLE

Washington, Sept. 22.-President
Wilson sat in the balcony of vaude-
Vile theater tonight and enjoyed the
show much more than he did a week
ago when he occupied stage box for
his first sight of vaudeville Before
every time joke was cracked the
president noticed the crowd was gaz-
ing at him and it spoiled his evening,
This time he slipped quietly in with
DIR. Grayson and secret service man
and was not recognized during the
performance. Vice President Marshall
also attended the same vaudeville to-
night. He occupied stage box, and
did not know the president was in the
house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-23
VALOOSTA TAX VALUES
To INCREASE A MILLION

Valosta, Sept. 22.-Taxable values
in Valdosta will show a remarkable
increase this year, amounting to $780,
600 or $1,000,O00 over last year. The
exact figures are not available now,
City Clerk Halcomb had gone far
enough in the compiling of the returns
to feel satisfied that they will go to
almost one million dollars more than
ever before.
The board Of assessors have COM
pleted the canvassing of the returns
and property owners who may feel
dissatisfied with the changes made i'll
their returns are given until the 265h
inst. to go before the board and make
their kicks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-23
BUSY SHOPPERS
CROWD AMERICUS
STREES MONDAY
Perfect AUTUMN WEATHER
Following a Long Season Of
Rain Here

With the enthusiasm of gleefUl
children upon a school holiday Ameri-
Gus people, cooped up at home for a
whole week by continued unpropitious
weather, swarmed forth yesterday
with the return of genial sunshine. 1t
was the first opportunity for fall shop
ping in a week and the streets and
stores presented an animated specta-
Gle.
Just bracing enough to be pleasant
with the temperature at As degrees,
everybody quiet the comfortable tirs-
side and came forth into the sunshine,
Fires for the first time this fall were
found comfortable even on Sunday eY'
ening
1t was a perfect day; the whole
world seemed glad as the sunbeams
danced at the advent of autumn. Not
only was Americus largely represent
ed in the busy throng of buyers, bur
from every town in this section came
others as we'll to look and to buy. Ev-
cry store held it's full quota of shop
pers and Americus merchants felt
compensated to a degree for the sea-
son of dullness occasioned by the
equinoxial period last week.
In city and upon the farm there was
rejoicing at the fine weather, and far
mers hope for a long continuation
of it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-23
CITY DEFENDANT
IN DAMAGE SUIT
IN LARGE AMOUNT
GAMMAGE CASE ON TRIAL
Plaintiff Asks Damages In
Sum $4,000

In the city court of Americus, Judge
William M. Harper presiding, the case
OF l.. O. Gammage versus the City Of
Americus, complaint for damages, was
entered upon yesterday morning, and
will probably consume the greater por-
ton of today's session as we'll, al
though the taking of testimony was
concluded yesterday evening.
This is the second trial of the Gam
mage case, the first one having re
suited in mistrial.
Mr.. Gammage, it is alleged, fell into
an excavation on Dodson street in
January of last year, sustaining per-
sonal injuries for which he asks COM
pensation of the city in the sum of
$4,000. The morning session today
will be taken up with the argument Of
council. Six residents of the county
and six of the city constitute the jurv.
The city is represented by City At
torney Hollis Fort and Mr. ]. B. Hud-
son while the plaintiff, Mr.. Gammage.
is represented by Messrs. J. A. Hixon,
Robert L, Berner and L. J. Blalock
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-23
.S|IMTER FARMERS
70 HAVEEXHIBITS
At THE STATE FAIR
trrElrs WILL Be IN CHARGE
Prizes Offered for All Kinds
OF Farm Produce

Progressive farmers and members of
the Boys Corn club are back of
movement to have Sumter county rep
resented at the state fair in Macon. Tie
farmers of the county are going to be
given an opportunity to display their
PRODUCTS at the big contest.
At a meeting of the corn club Satur-
day if was decided to hold the coun y
corn show on the fifteen of October in
order that the exhibits may be en-
tered at the state fair. Superintend-
ent Wicker expects Is or 20 exhib-
its in the county show,
Sumter is going to attend the fair
N grand style Two experts will be
kept there all during the occasion to
look after Sumter exhibits. w. L.
.Glawson, who will exhibit some STOCK
or his own, will personally look after
any stock that may be sent up from
Sumter The county can make good
showing and everyone who has been
broached upon the subject is heartily
in sympathy with the scheme.
David Wicker, superintendent of
farm demonstration work, will have
charge of the agriculture exhibits from
the county. There are prizes offered
for practically everything that can be
grown on farm. Every Sumter coun-
ty farmer should get busy and prepare
an exhibit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-23
new BUILDINGS,
GREATLY NEEDED,
NEAR COMPLETION
WILL SHORTLY Be FINISHED
Schools Of East AmeriCuS and
Prospect Heights

Americus' public school system VIII
in very short while now be in pos
session of the much-needed additional
buildings which are designed to pro-
vide for the overflow of pupils at the
Furlow grammar school. These build
ings are located in East Americus and
Prospect Heights, and will take care
of at least three hundred school chill
dren.
While unpropitious weather has re-
tarded work upon the two buildings
recently, good progress will now be
made, and the buildings should be
completed within a month, or by No,
vember 1st, it is expected.
The East Americus school building
is located upon a commanding site a.
the end of Crawford avenue, and from
the Confederate monument an excellent
view is to be had of it already. This
building was started first, and will be
completed a little in advance of the
Prospect Heights building.
The latter building is well upon the
way to completion. 1t is located upon
the edge of Prospect park, nearly op-
posite the Winchester and Williams
residences. Both buildings are of
pressed brick and will be thoroughly
modern in all of their appointments.
Each building will have three or four
class rooms and can accommodate 15J
pupils.
Americus has long needed these
buildings to relieve the crowded con-
dition of the schools here, which take
care of 1,200 white pupils, now crowd
ed into the High school and Furlow
school
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-23
AMERICUS man
BADLY BURNED
BY live WIRE
.HIS INJURIES ARE SERIOUS
Wilbur Smith Victim of Bad
Accident

Wilbur Smith, of Americus, son Of
City Marshal W. d. Smith, and for
some time employed as lineman by ting
Dawson Lighting company, is confined
to his home there from very serious
injuries received from coming in con-
tarct with live wire while making
repairs upon pole the accident well-
nigh resulting fatally.
For three minutes Smith remained
astride the swaying wire with twa
hundred volts of electricity shooting
through his body, at the same time
calmly directing from his high perch
the work of rescue.
Crowds filed the street below
watching the work in progress and
fearing with each moment that tina
young man would faint from pain and
fall.
Mr.. Smith dared not grasp other
wires within reach, but held his peril.
GUS position until the power could bs
cut off at the electric plant. More dead
than alive, he was taken from the po,a
while physicians gave him the attea~s
ton required His limbs, it was saifs
are very painfully burned.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Smith went t0
Dawson as quickly as possible and his
mother still remains with him at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Deubler, with
whom he resides. Physicians state
that his injuries will confine him to his
home for several weeks.