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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
WOULD MAKE
Death fine
OBLIGATORY
such is new BILLS OBJECT
As introduced by Congress.
man Charles R. Crisp

Washington, D. G., May 6.-Moved 70
action by the technicalities raised in
the case of Nathaniel Green, whose ap-
peal is now pending against the death
sentence, Congressman Charles
crisp, of Georgia, introduced in the
house today bill providing the death
penalty for persons convicted of Grim
inal assault in the District of Colum-
bia.
The Crisp bill would reverse the
language of existing law and instead
of giving the jury authority to recon-
mend a death penalty, it would make
the death penalty obligatory, unless
the jury recommended life imprison-
ment.
If this bill should become a law
such cases in the district win hereaf,
ter be punished with death, unless the
jury specifically recommends lighter
punishment.
Congressman Crisp's bill is fashion
ed after the Georgia law and it's in
PRODUCTION was prompted by the legal
controversy which has arisen in the
case of Green. He attempted to plead
guilty in order to get life imprison
ment sentence, and when the court re
fused to accept the plea, the jury exer
cised it's privilege under existing Law
and recommended death.
Congressman Crisp read yesterday
the petition of number of Washing
ton women who seek an amendment t;
the district code such as he today pro
posed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
YOUNG zIEGLER
TO DRAIN CUP
OF HAPPINESS
DENIES STORIES OF PLANS
Now Building Auto to Cost
$4,000

New York, May 6-"I am going to-
drink every drop in the cup of happi-
ness that life can offer me, but no
one is going to be shocked by what
do, or how do it," said William Zieg-
Ter, Jr. The thirty million doflar
boy recently attained his majority,
and came into the net income of the
immense fortune left him by his fos-
ter-father, the baking powder mag
nate
Il wish to deny the statement that
intend building a $15O,OOO garage
and a $4,000 chicken brooder on my
estate at Great Island, near Moro
ton, Conn., he continued 81 never
heard of such plan until l read of
it in the papers
There has been garage on the
estate at Great Island for years and
my four cars are now there. l have
planned to build larger stable for
the horses, but that is all"
60 I.
red his interviewer to his secretary.
Mr.. Carpenter, who said:
"Mr. Ziegler now owns four cars,
and he is having another built that
will be the finest in the world and
cost 100000 His yacht which is be-
ing built in Boston, will be finished
in June, but there have been no pie
made as yet for a cruise around ths-
world.
Mr. Ziegler has made plans TO
build new home. He has leased
the premises at II East Fffty-frst
street for his town house. Mr.. Zieg-
Ter works harder than we do a.,d
comes to his Office, 527 Fifth avenue,
every day when in the city, and dl-
rects the work for all of us. He con-
siders himself the happiest man aliva
with the loveliest and best wife on
earth"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
PREPARATIONS FOR TRIP
CHATTANOOGA REUNION
Made by Veterans and Sons of Veterans-Good Repre-.
sentations Will Go From Each Camp

Camp Sumter, 642, U. C. ", and
Camp Cults, Sons of Veterans, held
their respective meetings Tuesday,
and among other matters of import
ance discussed, completed the details
of the trip to the national reunion at
Chattanooga, late in the current
month, in which occasion both the
Americus camps will be well repre-
sented. Major General H. T. Daven-
port, commanding the Georgia divis
ion, U. c. ", presided at the meeting
'of Camp Sumter, of which he is still
commander, while T. NJ. Furlow, COM
mandant of Camp Cults, Sons of Vet
Grams, presided at that meeting which
was held at 10 o'clock.
Camp Sumter had already selected
the six delegates who will represent
the camp at the national reunion
These are Messrs. ]. w. Harris, Johr
A Mcdonald, w. S. Moore, ]. P. Brit,
ton, A, j. Hamil and R. S. Hutchinson
However, many other members d
Camp Sumter will attend the Chat
tanooga reunion. Certificates wer.
delivered yesterday by Commander
Davenport to the delegates who will
attend the reunion.
A special coach will be assigned the
Americus party, leaving here at 6:4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
BROWNSVILLE
WON ANOTHER
WdIIOped VdIdOStd Yesterday
) to 3

Thomasville, Ga, May 6.-Thomas-
' lille kept up its winning streak to-
day by taking another game from Val
dosta. The score was 5 to 8, and the
game was decidedly the best game that
has ever been played between the two
teams, which have fought out FIVE
games with Thomasville at the big
end of the score each time.
Elliott on the mound for Thomas
vile hurled an excellent game, giving
UP only six hits to the visitors Eel
lars, for the visitors, also pitched IA
good game, but his work was not as
effective as that of Elliott In spite G.
five miscues ny the locals and only ,
by the. visitors Manager Dudley's men
won out handily. The score:
R. H. E.
Naluosta .....'.'....,..'... b
II 6
Batteries-Valdosta, cellars and Nc
Cormick; Thomasville, Elliott and
Dudley
Umpire-Carter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
GUNNERS HERE
TO PARTICIPATE
IN TOURNAMENT
WILL BEGIN THIS MORNING
Annual State Shoot Opens in
AmeriCuS

The annual tourney of the Georgia
State Gun club, held under auspices
of the Americus Gun club, begins this
morning, and gives promise of being
the most successful of the several
events of like kind held in Americus,
this being the third successive annual
meeting of the State club to be held
here within recent years. This is a
registered tourney, to which the Inter
state association contributes.
rhe program opens at 8 o'clo
sharp this morning upon the target
range of the Country club, and will
be participated in by a score of Wis
iting gunners, in addition to members
of the local gun club.
The program for today includes ten
events for cash and other prizes, tn :
added money being SIS in each event,
In addition to the purses, the gun
ners will contest for two handsome
silver trophies, one contributed by
the State association for the winner
of the high average on 400 targets
at sixteen yards. The other troph,
is presented by Mr.. S. A. Daniels, of
Americus, for the winner in the ANA
teur State championship.
The program arranged for tomor-
row is equally as attractive to the
gunners as is that for today, consist
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
Meeting ON
THURSDAY OF
BOARD OF TRADE
Committees tn Be NAMED
Other Important Business TO
Come up Also

A meeting of the directors of thu
Board of Trade has been called for
Thursday evening, at which time very
important matters will come up be-
fore the directors for consideration
Standing committees for the year will
be named, and other business of equal
importance taken up.
Attendance of each of the fifteen
members of the board of directors is
urged for Thursday evening, and it is
believed that every one will be pres
ent. Since their selection the men,
bers of the board of directors have
shown unusual enthusiasm and loyalty
in attending meetings, and it is hoped
that this will continue.
1t is understood that one of the first
things that will engage the attention
of the directors will be the listing OF
every business enterprise in the city
including professional men and every
one else. This will be a matter OF
general helpfulness to the directors
in their work, while it will afford mucn
aid toward the publication of city
directory later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07

o'clock on Monday morning, May 26th,
and arriving in Chattanooga at 6:3O
the same afternoon. Major General
Davenport, staff members, veterans of
Camp Sumter and the representatives
of Camp Cults will go aboard the spe-
cial coach.
At the meeting of Camp Cults yes
terday delegates and alternates to the
Chattanooga reunion, were elected as
fellows: Delegates, T. M. Furlow.
Frank j. Payne, E. A. Nisbet, G. W.
Walters, Edward Zimmerman, DIR. T.
NJ Merritt; alternates, Gordon Fea-
gin, w. H. Spann, S. A. Rodgers, Car
roll j. Clark, ]. A. Hill, H. A. Dear
iso, Sr.
The camps will be represented at
the reunion by Miss Mamie Brown
as sponsor, and Miss Sallie Estelle
Carter as maid of honor, who will ac-
company the delegates as guests oS
the camp. The occasion will be one o;
much interest and pleasure to all OF
the Americus party. The camp win
meet again on Saturday, oath. Those
who intend going to Chattanooga, and
who desire official badges, are re-
quested to notify Adiutant F. j. Payne
at once, in order that they may be
procured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
ng of eleven events at the traps.
Umpire-Carter.

ing of eleven events at the traps.
All arrangements for the tourney
are complete and the occasion will be
enjoyed by the gunners. Among the
visitors here to participate in the con-
test are the following:
Messrs. Fred Gilbert, of Spirit Lake
Iowa; John Philip Sousa, of New
York; Ike Andrews, of Spartanburg, s
c.; George Waddell, C. D. Hunt, w
E. Carpenter, Lloyd Salter, Frank
Roberts, of Columbus, Ca; Vassa
Cate, Brunswick; J. N. Barrett and b
f. Dunbar, Augusta; H. B. Gibbs, I'm
ion City, Tenn; C. E. Goodrich, New
York; f. H. Eubanks, Atlanta; A. ]
Hill, Dawson; Walter HUFF. Harry C
Kendall, Ed B. Harold, w. H. Jone:
and C. E. Ray, of Macon.
Many of these are professional shot!
and known throughout the United
States for their skill in expert traI
shooting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
Man ARRESTED
IN TEXAS FOR
ATLANTA Crime
BLOODY GARMENT IN TRUNK
Another Turn in Phaqan
Murder Mystery

Houston, Texas, May 6. - Houston
police authorities believe they have
solved the mystery OF the murder of
Mary Phagan in Atlantp recently.
The actions of a man giving his
name as Paul p. Bowen, observed
by a woman boarding at hotel where
he was stopping and the story she told
the police caused his arrest. Bowen
is now being held on a charge of sus-
picion, awaiting the arrival of officers
from Atlanta.
From Bowen's trunk the police OBJ
tanned womans garment, which
they say was bloodstained, copies of
Atlanta newspapers, and a photo
graph which they identified as that
of the murdered girl, Mary Phagan.
Bowen has given his age as %. Up
to noon today he refused to discuss
his arrest. He appears we'll educat-
ed. Mrs. Blanchette, the woman who
first reported his suspicious action to
the police, told the officers she hear1
Bowen talking to himself, saying
why did | do it; if l could just live
it over again, l would not do it."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
MRS. CATO RECOVERING
FROM RECENT ACCIDENT

The many friends of Mrs r. E, Cato
are pleased to learn that she is rest
ing well from the painful accident
Monday, when she sustained a broken
limb. DR.. and Mrs. Cato, with sew
eral friends, were enjoying an outtng
at Browns Mill, when Mrs. Cato stun
bled over a log, the fall resulting III
the fracture of her left limb. The in
jury is painful one, and may confine
her to her home for month or longe 4,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07

Summary-Stolen bases, Riley, Chan
cey; sacrifice hits, Wassem; two base
hits, Riley, Weber (2), Manchester
(2); three base hits, Wassem; double
plays, Weber to Griffin; Spitznagel 20
Griffin; Ragan to Day; hits, off Smith,
10; off Gillespie 5; off Corbett, 5;
struck out, by Smith, 5; by Corbett, 2;
base on balls, off Smith / off Corbett,
q off Gillespie, /; hit by pitcher, Cor
bet /.
Time of game, 2 hrs, 80 Minis. UNI
pire, Bennett Scorer, Chapman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
LOCALS PLAYED WELL BUT
LOST AGAIN TO CORDELE
Base on Balls, Hit and Costly Error Gave Visitors
Lead That Locals Could not Overcome Manager
Weber Was in the Game Yesterday Afternoon.

Umpire Bennett aroused much COM
plant among the fans, especially the
local enthusiasts, by some of his decis-
ions. Some Cordele fans were also
sore over decisions. 1t seems that
there was no intention on the part of
the umpire to favor either side, but
he was simply at fault. in certain de-
cisions, especially in balls and strikes.
Unless his work is better in the future,
this member of the Empire State
leagues umpiring staff will not prove
"a popular hero here.
The box score, is as follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07

~ ADMISSION FOR LADIES
\ REMAINS UNCHANGED. 4

+ Special attention is called by =
= the officials of the baseball club =
= to the fact that the price of ad- =
= mission to the grandstand for Ia =
= dies is only 35 cents, instead of =
= so cents, as some have supposed =
= This is the same admission as =
= has been charged customarily, so =
= that no feminine fan should stay =
y away from the game thinking =
= that the price for admission has "
= been increased. :"
+ 4 \ \ 4 + + + 4 \ \ \ 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07

1t was a different team that faced
Cordele in the second game of the Sc
ries here yesterday afternoon at tho
local park, for the locals fought hard
for the game from start to finish.
Though the score was to in favo"
of Cordele, the locals played good,
clean game, which the fans appre-
ciated, even though Cordele won.
With different break Of luck, the
game should have gone to Americus.
With the exception of the third in
ming, when five runs were Tailed by
Cordele on base on balls, hit and
costly errors, the locals played well
and deserved a better fate. The five
luns lead, however, was too great to
be overcome, as the locals were able
to pile up only two.
Time and again the locals had three
men on bases, but pop flies or other
things caused the luck to break against
them and prevented run or two. The
number of men left on bases on each
side was heavy, showing the fate OF
many near score" especially f,
AmeIicus.
Smith hurled the entire game for
the locals, and he pitched we'll 1t was
errors by other members of the team
which gave Cordele the big lead of
five runs that lost the game. In crit
ical moments Smith was effective and
pulled out of several bad holes, as did
Gillespie flor the visitors. Corbett
finished the game on the mound for
Cordele, and he was batted as hard as
Gillespie. Each team did heavy work
with the willow, ten hits being cred
tied to each. Though the locals made
only three errors to five by Cordela,
the fumbles by the locals were costly.
A manifest gain in strength in the
lineup was shown in the presence of
Manchester, who did star work behind
the bat. He was in the game from the
very start and helped much to hold
the team together. In hitting, catch
ing and throwing, Manchester is fa.'
ahead of any backstop who has tried
out with the locals Manager Weber's
presence in the game was felt very
strongly. In spite of a lame ankle, he
played the game out in errorless fash
ion and did effective hitting His
slashing double to left field, with one
man on bases, was one of the prettiest
hits ever seen here. Manager Weber
worked hard to land the game for the
locals, and he did his part we'll
From start to finish the locals play
ed together better than at any time
since the season opened. They were
in the game to win, and the game
should have been theirs. They hit
consistently and fielded in good fash
ion, with the exception Of the fatal
third inning. With the acquisition OF
Manchester as catcher and Werner,
who is a seasoned twirler, the locals
should be strengthened greatly. Wer-
ner and Manchester will likely work
out this afternoon against Wilder and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07

lCoplrIght by International News
Service; supplied by New Process
Company, N. "
His White Slavery Views Caused HIS
Recall by Voters.
Judge Weller, police court judge OF
San Francisco, Cal, who was recently
recalled by the women voters of that
state. Judge Weller, who presided
over one of the current cases in the
white slave question, showed clemen-
cy toward a miscreant and as a re-
suit, aroused the indignation of the
women voters, who speedily caused
his removal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07
TROPHY WON
BY WAYCROSS
Good Lead Gained Over
Brunswick Mark

Waycross seems to have landed
the attendance trophy by a pretty
good margin over Brunswick, the
nearest competitor. Though official
figures for the three cities who had
their opening games Monday are still
lacking, it seems that Waycross is
safely in the lead.
The unofficial figures, which are be-
lieved to be very nearly accurate in
most cases, give the following records
of attendance:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-07

OF these statistics those for Bruins
wick, Valdosta and Americus are Off
cial, while the others may undergo =
slight change when corrected.
This shuts the locals out from the
attendance trophy, but what is engag-
ing the most attention here now is
not the attendance trophy, but n
team that will acceptably represent
Americus on the diamond. That is
what the fans are chiefly concerned
with, as the attendance trophy was
hardly expected, even by the most op-
timistic.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-23
-. clnahss9

Therefore it is that / believe. that
rs plants trees and animals and al
things that nave life are seen 70 be
Inv Nature sufficiently clothed u eoy-
cred TO defend them from the INJURIES
.of. he weather, SO were we; but as
those who by artificial light put o0e
that OF the day, so we by borrowed
forms and fashions have destroyed
II ow1l. And It's plain enough to be
seen that it's custom only which rem
ders that impossible that otherwise is
nothing SO: for of those nations who
have no ann knowledge of cloth
Ing. some are situated under the same
temperature as we are, and some in
much colder climates. And besides,
most tender parts are always
exposed to the air, as the eyes, mouth,
nose and ears. Had we been oorn
with a necessity upon US OF wearing
petticoats and breeches there Is no
doubt but Nature would have forti-
fed those parts she intended should
be exposed TO the fury Of the seasons
with a thicker skin, as she has done
Tie finger ends and the soles OF the
Seet.-Montaigne.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-23
News From The Big Piano Contest

Twonew contestants voluntar-
lily entered this week.
The bargain sales days, "Wed-
nesday," of each week axe growing
in interest.
Several from the country were
early shoppers here last Wetines-
day and took advantage of our red
tag sale, likewise the bonuses 81
qotes-''they help"
Contestants are earnestly re,
quested to let your number be
known. Several of you would re
ceiye more votes if your friends
knew your number, Write it
Telephone II!
It is the contestant WHO sticks
and doesn't gel discouraged who
wins. 3 gutter never gets any
where.
There is no one in connection
with this firm, employed or other
wise who will receive a vote or vote
for anyone. This contest is strict
~ on the square.
We look for a lively scramble
during the winter mcaths. Again
it is in the farmers favor, as they
have more time to spare this seas
on Of the year and can use SO mucl
more merchandise than the town
folks. Let the good work go on.
Below is the standing of the
first % contestants. If you arr
not in the % class see TO it tia.
you get in next week. You can
tell, some that are III this weel
may not keep up the count mex
week.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-23
GAVE FASHION A SETBACK
English Woman Put Sudden End to
Mems Idea Of Bringing Back
Side Whiskers.

Woman's influence is still dominant
in all well-regulated families. Not
long ago a number Of young English.
men decided that the day of clean
shaven man was over. They, accord
ingly, determined ito set an old
fashion on new faces" that is, to
grow side whiskers like those still
worn by English men servants.
One husband went home to his
wife, who had just returned from a
visit to the country, quite unaware
that she had heard Of the new Lon
don fashion, and had planned a coun-
ter attack. He carefully arranged his
pose for the entrance Of his wife and
alternately stroked his Whiskers or
smoothed his stock as he stood be-
fore the FIRE. His wife entered. She
looked calmly at her husband.
James" she said, your master has
not arrived, I see. He is probably
dining at the club. You may serve
dinner at once"
Tho husband had Q sense Of humor.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-23
GOOD AND BAD IN MIXTURE
World Not Growing Worse Because
Chronicle Of Recent Events May
Sesm a Little Depressing.

RxfEfM4&f 49, 4NfSN- -
In your survey OF your paper you
VIII probably find the story of d MUIR
der, q suicide, a divorce, a defalcation,
Q bit Of political trickery, a, business
failure and many other major and
minor evidences of the seamy side OF
life.
The recital Of these things may
seem such q twice-told tale Of misery
that YOU may be tempted to throw
down the paper in disgust as d
chronicle Of depressing disaster. You
may jump to the conclusion that.#if
the world il not growing worse, at
least 4 il not growing much better.
This will be q very natural conclu-
sion, but It will also be a very one.
sided one. The same issue Will prob.
ably tell you of a deed of personal
heroism, 81 q great public b~enefaction,
ssof q piece Of remedial legislation, Of
a brave effort at self-improTement. Of
IA notable dedication Ola life to some
high purpose, Of the fulallment of
some unseIfish ideal, Of a conspicuous
example Of conquest over d grieyous
handicap, OF some release from some
bad habit.
Allthese Items are news, the Iegit.
mate record OF humanity's doing
Cultivate q sense Of proportion Ii
reading about them. Examine thei,
relative Importance and effects before
you jump TO any conclusion.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-23
BY Mutual Consent.

Mother tanxiously)-I am told that
your husband plays cards every night
at the club-plays for money. too.
Married Daughter-That's all right.
He gives me all his winnings
Mother-What? Do YOU
Married Daughter-And he always
plays with Mr.. Nextdoor.
Mother-What difference can that
make?
Married Daughter-Mrs. Nextdoor
makes her husband give her his win.
nings, too, and then she gives the
money to me and hand her what my
husband wins from hers, and SO we
both have about twice as much money
as We could get out OF them other.
wise,