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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
THE WEATHER
Empty Stocking Fund Goes Ouer
The One Hundred Dollar Mark

Tuesday afternoon. So If anyone
wants to add to the fund they had
best hurry up and bring their contri-
buttons in.
The Woman's Benevolent society VIII
have absolute control of the money
and the way it will be spent All that
We have asked Of them is that they
spent it to make the people of Amer
icus, especially the kiddies, who are
not able to provide for themselves, have
merry Christmas.
Christmas is a season of joy. 1t cele-
hrates the birth of Him who came to
earth to atone for our shortcomings
Christ provided for the poor in His
day. Those who believe in him should
follow in His footsteps.
II you want TO help the fund along
send in your contribution to the Times
Recorder Let's make it merry, jolly
Christmas for everyone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
HOLIDAY TRADE
CONTINUES TO
INCREASE vISIBLY
CROWDS IN AMERICAS AGAIN
And Business Excellent In
All Lines

Another day of semi-sunshine, suit
able for shopping nevertheless, brought
the multitude of buyers back to Amer
icus yesterday, and on no other day
this week has the volume of business
been large" Americas shoppers were
very much in evidence in the crowded
stores and thronged streets, while ev-
ry town in south Georgia, it seemed
sent throng of shoppers to the com
mercial metropolis
Merchants were alive to the oppor-
tunity presented and stocks were con
siderably reduced as the result of 2
good days business.
The fact that the price of cotton has
suddenly dropped to the low point OF
the season, thus reducing the supply OF
money available for Christmas trade
affects business to considerable ex-
tent There are $500 or 3O00bales in
Americas warehouses, and this large
holding would have been sold, nc
doubt, but for the decline of nearly 81
per bale in value quite recently.
But the Christmas Spirit is abroad
in the land, and the people are goins
to make holiday purchases regardless
Of cotton market conditions. Yes.
terday was fine day for business, anG
today will be a buster and better one
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
UNCLE SAM USES
PAINT BRUSH ON
HIS NAIL BOXES
BOX S IN CITY REPAIkTED
And Appearance is Improved
Thereby

Painters have been busily employed
during several days in putting Christ
mas touch upon the half hundred or
more letter boxes placed throughout
the city, and the improved appearance
is quite noticeable. The mail boxes
have been painted dark green shade
in pleasing contrast with their hitherto
dingy and rust-worn appearance, and
the new Christmas jackets are the first
given them in several years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
WOMAN RESENTS
POLICE OFFICER
SEARCHING Home
KNOCKED down BY CHIEF
Lively Scrap at the FlahiVe
Store Results

Macon, Ga, Dec. 19.-An encounter
between Mrs. Margaret P. Flahive anil
Chief George S. Riley resulted this
morning when the latter raided he
place OF business on Cotton avenue.
The chief struck Mrs. Flahive on the
head with his fist, knocking her par
TALLY down the staircase. He says
that she was coming at him with a
pistol, threatening to kill him, and
the policemen who accompanied him
on the raid corroborate his statement.
Mrs Flahive says she did not have a
pistol, and she is supported in that
statement by her son, Joe.
Four drums of whisky, with the
name of T. McSwain written there
on, were found in the upstairs ktch-
en- closet. The liquor was taken to
police headquarters, where it is now
under lock and key.
When the officers called at the Fla
hive store, they were met by Joe Fla
hive, who ushered them into the sit
ting room. He then notified hi.
mother of their presence. Mrs. Fla
hive was in bed at the time, but shl
arose and met Chief Riley, agreein.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
For His Refusal to
Answer, Fined $3.50

New York, Dec. 19.-For refusal to
answer questions on the witness stand,
Harry A. Hanberry, congressman from
Brooklyn a decade ago, was adjudge1
today to be in contempt of court and
sentenced to serve thirty days in Jail
and pay fine of $3.50.
Hanberry refused to tell the DISPOSE
ton of check for $4,000 which fig
ured in a suit. The witness declined
to do so, he said, on advice of counsel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
Waysross Employees to
Be Paid for Christmas

Waycrosse Ca, Dec 19.-Employes
of the city will get some Christmas
money this month, as Mayor Reed has
been instructed by council to pay all
half of their December mon.
ey few days before Christmas.
The stockholders of the First Ma
tional Bank will also get some Christ
mas money just before Christmas as
the directors have voted the seminar
nual dividend of 4 per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
BACOT IS MADE
TRAINMASTER OF
SEABOARD HERE
WILL SUCCEED G. A. BRADLEY
As Master Trains Alabama
Division

Mr. D. N. Bacot has been appointed
trainmaster for the Georgia-Alabama
division of the Seaboard railway, with
offices at Americas, the division head
quarters. The appointment was an
nounced yesterday, and Mr.. Bacot will
shortly enter upon his new duties, He
succeeds Mr. G. A. Bradley, who has
gone to Norfolk as superintendent o.
the Norfolk & Southern railway.
Mr.. Bacot is well known in railway
circles in the state, and the appoint
ment is considered very excellent
one.
For eight years he was superintend-
ent of the Savannah & Statesboro rail-
way, and has held other important
positions as well. He will be
succeeded in his present position by
Mr.. s. T. Grimshaw, who is remember
ed by many friends as former valued
attache of the old Savannah, Americas
& Montgomery railway. Mr.. Grimshaw
is brother of Supt. II. B. Grimshaw,
of the Seaboard.
Mr. Bacot and family will come TO
Americas tomorrow from Savannah to
make this their home permanently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
SALE OF HOTEL LANIER
AT MACON Is effected

Macon, Ga, Dec. 19-Subject to the
confirmation of the court, Thomas
Hooks, of Dublin, proprietor of the
New Dublin hotel has purchased thu
equipment and lease of the Hotel
Lanier. The sale was made this morn
ing by the trustee in bankruptcy and
the price the property brought was
$4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
NEGRO MURDERERS ARE
TAKEN TO ATLANTA

Atlanta. Ca, Dec. 10. - Deputies
early today reached here with tht
three negroes arrested in connection
with Ito murder last week of Mrs
Jefferson Irby at Wrens, Ga. They
we're brought from Augusta, Ga.
when it was feared Jefferson count'
citizens might attempt to lynch them
A mob at Waynesboro, where the ne
croes first we're jailed, was thwartel
nv a company of militia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
FUNERAL OF RAMPOLLA
IS HELD In ROME

Rome, Dec 19-Funeral services
were held today for the late Cardinal
Mariana Rampolla who died suddenly
on December 16. The coffin was car
ried from the little palace where the
prelate died to St Peters where were
gathered members of the sacred col
lege, the diplomatic corps, the papal
court, the Roman aristocracy, the
Knights of Malta and large body CT
clergy and laymen of all nationalities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
BURLESON Wants MORE
FOR PARCEL POST

Washington, D. c., Dec. .19.-Post-
master General Burleson today asked
the house postoffice committee for an
immediate emergency appropriation
of $1,000,000 to operate the parcel
post until June 80. OF the 81, 1000, 900
appropriated to begin the new sys-
tenn, Mr.. Burleson reported all but
$4,000 had been spent on December
9Th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
THE RIGHTS OF FOREIGNERS
WILL Be PROTECTED
Rebel General villa Gives Assurance That Wishes of
United States Upon This Point Will Be Needed
The Property Of Spaniards, He Declares, Was Seized
BY Him Pending Investigation Of Attitude.

Chihuahua, Mexico, Dec 10.
General Francisco Villa, the rebel
Ladder, said today he would be dis
posed to follow the suggestions of the
United States as to the rights Of
ur>gners in Mexico. In conformity
with this plan he named a committee
TO take an inventory of the property
of the expelled Spaniards, and said
he would indemnify such as had not
actively supported the government Of
Provisional President Huerta.
General Villa has received, through
the American consul, representations
which expressed the position of
the United States in assuming moral
responsibility for the welfare OF
foreign citizens, and which called
upon General Villa for strict ac-
counting Of his acts, should the
rights of any foreigners be violated
A communication also had been
received from General Carranza. the
head of the rebellion, following the
protests of Spaniards that their
property had been seized and the
protests of other foreigners that they
had been forced to pay money to the
rebel cause.
Il ordered all property belonging
to Spaniards be confiscated and held
pending an investigation as to who
Of the Spaniards aided Gen Husrta,'
said Villa "In order to guarantee the
property while it is in our hands /
have named honorable and responsible
persons to take inventory of it,
1T was necessary to expel the
Spaniards, because their lives were
in danger here and it was necessary
to impose a penalty of death in order
that they would go.
1T is well known that in the upris-
ing in Mexico City last February,
hundreds of Spaniards in the Ciudad
sided with Felix Diaz and with arms
co-operated in the uprising which en-
a.led General Huerta to bring so
much suffering to Mexfcans.
when 1 attacked Torreon, Span
iards again fired on us on the pretexs
that they were guarding their inter-
ests In Chihuahua the majority of
Spaniards were sympathizers with
General Huerta. When / entered the
city, l resolved upon their expulsion
because their lives were in danger
from the feeling held against them
by our army.
'"The right of all foreigners have
been and will be protected Arrests
are being made daily of persons sus-
pected of being sympathizers of Cen
eral Huerta. They are held pending
an investigation of their acts
General Villa will remain here until
the arrival of General Carranza, the
time of whose coming is unknown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
Henley is Selected as
Coast Line President

New York, Dec. 19.-J. R. kenley'
third vice president of the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad company, was TO-
day elected president of the companyi
succeeding the late T. NJ, Emerson al
Wilmington, n. c,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
Child of Three Kills
One Year-Old Brother
With 'Unloaded' Rifle

Jackson, Ca, Dec. 19.-The one
year-old son of Will Folds, living near
Jackson, died this morning from rife
wound inflicted by his three-year-old
brother yesterday. The child snapped
a supposedly unloaded gun at his baby
brother.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20

willingly to search of the store
premises. She objected, however, to
search of her residence, which is
located on the second floor, above the
grocery and saloon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20
PASSAGE OF CURRENCY BILL
BY SENATE is ASSURED
Expected That 1t Would Go Through at Last Nights SGS
Sion-DemOCratS Stood Firm and Voted Down
Republican Amendments Believed Last Night That
Bill Would Be Sent to Pres. Wilson This Morning.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 10. - The
central bank plan for currency reform
was finally rejected by voting down
substitute for the administration
currency bill, presented by Senator
Eurton. 1t was rejected without 4
roll call. The senate then in commit
tee of whole, adopted without roll
call the administration bill as framed
by the democratic caucus and offered
by Senator Owen as substitute for the
house bill. In this form the measure
went before the senate for final vote
with the prospect that it would be
Iassed without change.
Unless unforeseen obstacles are en-
countered, the new currency bill will
pass the senate before it adjourns to-
night. Democratic leaders had the
bill in such a position at the closing
moments of last nights session that
they might have passed it with an
hour or two OF debate.
The leaders were confident Of
guiding the deliberations so that the
long debated measure will pass by a
safe majority and go to conference
with the house, where with prompt ac-
ton, leaders expect to see the new bill
ready for President Wilson's signature
by Tuesday at the latest.
Most of the differences between
the two houses may be said to have
ironed out largely in advance Ma
jority Leader Underwood in the house
lis authority for the statement that
only two or three serious points of diff
ference remain and they are not ex-
pected to prolong the conference.
One of the important points of diff
ference concerns when the new cur
rency SYSTEM shall go into operation.
The house bill proposed that it become
effective within three months from
passage of the bill. The senate bin
says "as soon as convenient" Admin.
stration leaders believe the senate pro-
vision will prevail.
AS one provision of the senate bill
extends the Aldrich-Vreeland bill to
operate during the transition period,
officials expect to see the new sys-
TEN working very smoothly while re-
serves are being shifted and condl-
tions are changing to meet the new
law. Secretary McAdoo has announc-
ed that the federal treasury will be
ready with it's millions to help the
transformation in every way.
Senator Cummins presented al
amendment to authorize regiona.
banks to loan direct to individuals On
proper security. if the banks in the
borrowers community were unable
or unwilling" Several republicans
Joined the democrats against it and
it was beaten, Al to 3S.
The senate has retained, after a
contest, the house plan to have eac1
regional bank bank 'of banks,
with the directorate controlled by th'
member banks, and the capital fur
nished by enforced subscription of ma
tional banks. Senator Hitchcock, o
Nebraska, aided by the republicans
made an Intellectual fight to make
those institutions public utility banks
u.yn,d by the public and controlled b.
the government.
Az amended by the senate the Dil
provides for the creation of eight :
twelve regional banks as the necessit
nay develop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-12-20

; THE TIMES-RECORDER y
, EMPTY STOCKING FUND y


The Empty Stocking Fund passed the
500 mark last night At present there
is $4,000 in the bank that will be used
to make this merry Christmas for
everyone in the city. There are but
three more days to run the fund, for II
will be turned over to the ladies OF
the Benevolent association at o'clock
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
RUTH PROPERTY IS
 COMING TO THE FRONT (From Wednesdays Daily.)

Al Milliken, who was in the city Monday from the Ruth mine, on Indian creek, reports that property as producing regularly and daily shipments of ore that are passing through the city indicate the sub stantial development going on. Lead, zinc and silver are the metals con- tained in the ore, which run high in each, warranting, the shipment to outside smelters. That the Ruth is destined to be one of the greatest producers in the county in its class, is the general opinion of miners who are conversant with underground conditions, and up to date eighteen car loads have been shipped, with another loading at the depot. The splendid success being made is due to the practical ability of J. R. Slack, one of the leasers.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
STAMP MILL HAS
 ARRIVED FOR ALTO MINE
(F1om Wednesdays Daily.)

w. L. Roberts, of Skull Valley, while in the city yesterday stated that his new three-stamp McFar- land mill had arrived at the rail road station and would be freight ed to the Alto mine, about six miles distant, during the week.
 Stamps are expected to begin dripping within the next ten days on ores from the old dump aggregat- ing several hundred ton from months of occasional development. MT. Rob- erts has made a thorough sample of the dump, which carries attractive free milling values, and feels con- hdent of making a success. A force of miners will also be placed at work. and extensive exploration is to be vigorously prosecuted The Alto is one of the oldest gold mines in that region, and from the sur face to present depth has a continu- ous pay streak
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
MULES TELL TALE OF
 PROSPERITY OF MINE
tFrom Wednesdays Daily)

Some idea of the importance of Copper Basin as an ore producing center may be inferred from the number of mules which George C. Ruffner is now using in freight ing out Commercial ores for loading on the cars at Skull Valley, forty four head being daily in use.
 Four more head were received from Phoenix Monday which rep resent an investment of Sl,20O. The same price ratio prevails with the other forty head, or in the aggregate MT. Ruffner has expended to date over $l2,OOO for this type of freight CT. He is hauling daily fifty tons of ore from the Commercial, and the scene is like olden days when the railroad was several hundred miles distance from this city. The entire consignment of mules used on this hne was furnished by Lam bert & Higley, of Phoenix, and every animal is said to be of the finest Missouri breed known.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
CLEOPATRA NOW SHIPPING ID
 DOUGLAS
(From Saturdays Daily.)

NIIOln OdIuIudy DdllJD
 C. w. Hull, of Jerome, who arriv- ed in the city yesterday states that his Cleopatra mine is under opera ton ,and shipments of ore are being made to Douglas smelters, aggregat- ing fifty tons per week.
 Beginning early in January the shipments will reach 100 tons per week, if not more. The Cleopatra is being developed by tunnels and drifts, and MT. Hull states that underground conditions are satisfac- tory. The ore is packed to the rail road, but improved transportation facilities to be introduced will obvi- ate this slow expensive method. He also states that the Jerome belt is passing through a pronounced era of activity, more mines being under operation than ever before known.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
CARDUI WORKED
 LIKE A CHARM
After Operation Failed to Help,
 Cardui Worked Like a Charm.

Jonesville, s. CT suffered with womanly trouble" writes Mrs. J. S. Kendrick, in a letter from this place, land at times, I could not bear to stand on my feet. The doctor said would never be any better, and that would have to have an operation. or I would have a cancer.
 went to the hospital, and they oper- ated on me, but got no better. They said medicines would do me no good. and I thought I would have to die.
 At last tried Cardui, and began to improve. so I continued using 1t. Now, I am well, and can do my own work I don't feel any pains.
 Cardui worked like charm"
 There must be merit in this purely vegetable, tonic remedy, for women Cardui-for it has been in successf.3' use for more than 50 years. for the treatment of womanly weakness ana disease.
 Please try it, for your troubles.
 N.R.-Write to: Ladies' Advisory Lspt. Ghatta; nuo1a Medicine Co.,. Chattaaooga, Tenn. for Special I1sfr1Ictions. and 64-page book. Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain wrapper. on request
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
OCTAVE MINE IS NOW IN NEW
 HANDS
(From Saturdays Daily.)

The final closing up of the bankruptcy proceedings against the Octave Mining Company, took place yesterday in the County Recorders office, by the filing of bill of sale from John II. Page, as trustee, to the new purchaser, MT. Gibbs, of Boston. The document is a volu- minous one, and includes the talk ing over of every piece and parcel of miscellaneous property at the camp, aggregating many thousand of utilities, the accumulation of sev- eral years when the mine was under development.
 Coincident with this transaction, the property is reported to be pre- pairing to resume, and the reviving of the old producer is set for early in February, it is reported. Engi- neers have made examinations, and a plan of exploration has been out lined.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
WALKER DISTRICT IS SCENE OF
 ACTIVITY
(From Saturdays Daily.)

DdAJ(
 In and around Walker, there is more practical work going on at present than for many years, was the report made yesterday by C. C. Stukey, the merchant of that camp. Every mine working is producing and the tonnage going to Humboldt, is so heavy as to create favorable comment as to the mineral resourc- es of that field Not a mine is pro ducing that is owned by company, which is a remarkable condition, the individual owner and the many leasers being the backbone of the district in the success noticeable. Some of the properties are attract ing very much interest from the high grade ores being shipped, and generally speaking the district has a better outlook than ever.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
NIAGARA ADDS CLAIM ID ITS
 HOLDINGS

Herman Voge has sold the May Be mining claim in Eureka district to the Niagara Copper Company, the deed being filed for record yester- day
 This mine will be added to the other holdings Of the purchaser, which has acquired an attractive group, and operations on which are under consideration for the immedi- ate future. The Niagara adjoins the Bagdad, the latter being again under development by the Lewis shons of New York, it is reported, and very large operations are under way with three churn drills and quite a force of miners on old work ings.
 R. R. Clark, of Muskogee, Okla homa, identified with the Niagara, has arrived and leaves today on a trip of inspection of his interests, from which it is believed material results will be forthcoming in start ing up work in a short time
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
CREEK IS EXPERIENCING
 REVIVAL
(From Saturday'e Daily

Cherry Creek district, according to reports made by L. N. Wombacher, is passing through a revival of many old time mining properties, and the outlook for the coming year was never more encouraging.
 Speaking of the Monarch, in which he is interested, he says development goes ahead energetically and satis- factorily. V. A. Smith, of the board of directors, has been called to In- diana, and his trip is one of very much importance.
 The Square Deal Mining Company has resumed operations, and the showing made in ,Tecent develop ment, places that deposition in the attractive gold producing column. Other individual mines are also going ahead, and the tonnage on the dumps is larger and of better grade than ever before known.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-01-01
DEAL FOR COPPER
 HILL GROUP IS OFF
From Wednesdays Daily

trrotn WeuIfSSQayS Oahys
 Negotiations for the purchase of the Copper Hill group of mines in Copper Basin, by the Commercial Mining Company, which has held the option for the past six months, were suspended yesterday, John J. Jackson and E. s. Clark, refusing to extend the option that was de- sired by the Commercial people.
 The first material payment of Sl0,000 fell due on Saturday and it not being forthcoming resulted in the cancelling of further negotia- tions. During the life of the option a small monthly payment was made to the owners of the Copper Hill, but during the time no effort was made by the prospective purchaser to unwater the property that an in spection of underground conditions could be determined. The Copper Hill group consists of fourteen claims, which adjoin on the west side lines the holdings of the Com merciaL