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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-15
'NekIFGHEN


@M FRIVOLOUS WORD, a sharp
a&m go retort,
A flash from a passing cloud,
Two hearts are scathed to their 1nmost
core,
Are ashes and lust forever more
Two faces turn to the crowd
Masked with pride with a lifelong lie
To hide the sears of that agony.
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publication in following Sunday
n All articles for this page
add be sent to the society editor.
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ALETTER OF APPRECIATION
AMERICUS, CA, 9EBRUARY l3th, 1914 1.

Mr. Lee NJ tanod Act, Union Central Life ms Co. Americas Ga
y thIS letter wish to thank for the for
the personal attention the claim
late husbands lie in he Union Central Company and
the company tor ITS settlement of the claim, check for
settlement wing been received within five days the time
claim made.
In connection herewith cy thank them for the
additional check OF SAL which post dividends
and ISL interest on the insurance husbands death
until payment of claim This just
expected receive
Wishing and Company success you so well deserve
am truly,
(Signed MRS. BELLE T. CAPIEN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-15

HOLLIS
slTAINS
Mildred Hollis was hostess on
zy afternoon entertaining the
Srs of her auction club at h r
N Taylor street in compliment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
'RANTOUL SWEARS
HE LOVES WIFE YET
LOwelI'S Granddaughter
Sees QuarreIs Re-enact- !
ed in Court.
CONFESSED SHE
LOVED RUMRILL
Husband TestificS He Told Her
She Was Headed Straight
for Gutter.
by Tel.s-anh % TIE Tribune


Boston, March Mrs. Lois Burnett
Rantoul. granddaughter Of James Russell
Lowell; the poet sat in court in East
Cambridge to-dav and nibbled cracked ice
while Edward l.. Rantoul. whom she IS
SUNG for divorce. re-enacted a scene
when he is said TO have seized his
wife by the nape OF her neck. This took
place after Mrs Rantoul had confessed
70 him that she was in love with Chester
Chaplin Rumrill. known among his friends
as "Chippie,' the husbands classmate at
Harvard.
Rantoul posed Hunt. his counsel. in his
wfe's attitude. and while the crowded
courtroom looked on I'm breathless silence.
showed Judge Hardy how he had simply
touched her" Again. after the cross
examination had begun this afternoon.
Rantoul. in order TO show how he would
shake his finger AT his wife. shook IL
within a few inches OF the nose OF Proc
tor his wife's counsel. Rantoul said that
he had warned his wife after her CON
fession OF love for RumrilI
IF YOU continue the way YOU are head
ing you will end up in the gutter" he
told her
At one time. just after saving he still
loved his wife, Rantoul choked with
sob. This was when he was asked II he
were willing 10 live with his wife again.
II am. Yes" he replied
At one point Proctor lost his temper
apparently. and minated that RantouIs
memory worked only when convenient
II am not here 10 spar with you An
swer my questions That's your busl-
ness said the lawyer.
Rantoul said he had wanted his wife TO
feel her shame and to show IT," When
Proctor asked if he called her vile names
other than endearlng." Rantoul replied
that he never called her any names.
Rantou said he did not like his wife's
reading. that he himself had not read
book within a year, and that he once re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03

be able 10 work out constructive and
militant organization. This means IN
all parts of the state.
will this mean the elimination or
Mr. Murphy as leader in this county"
Mr.. McCombs was asked.
II have nothing TO say on that
point" he replied. "That is "A matter
10 he worked out locally" he replied.
Mr.. McCombs said he had come into
the state, situation because there
seemed to he chance to work out
something constructive.
Now that Mr.. Osborn has been made
state chairman" Mr.. McCOmbs con-
tinued. the situation IS up 20 him. !
shall. Of course, be in consultation with
him from time to time as am in con-
sultation with chairmen in other states
carrying out my duties as chairman Of
the national committee"
The impression in political circles
last night was that Murphy was glad TO
have power concentrated in Osborn, So
that responsibility for what happens
this fall will rest entirely upon the new
chairman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03

monstrated with Mrs. Rantoul for her
reading. He admitted entering his wife's
sicS room once against the doctors or
ders He admitted he had called RumriIi
a desplcable character, and said that his
chief reason for not carrying out suicide
threats was that he could not bear to
have his kids brought up by Rumrill.'
Rantoul swore be had twice threatened
10 kill himself. but that the threats
were bluffs" He also had accused his
wife OF playing a vile, contemplate
trick On his cross-examination he testi-
fed that
His wife had spit in his face
He shook his finger at her.
He still loved her.
She was hard and defiant and not the
slightest bit ashamed OF what she had
done.
Rumriil had latch key TO his house.
Mrs. Rsntoul reached the courtroom
early. Although pale, she appeared
stronger than on Friday. She had beside
her a bottle OF smelling salts and glass
filed with cracked ice
In his testimony Rsntou always re-
ferred 10 his wife as Mrs. Rantoul.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03

state office would be in the office Of the
Governor in Albany.
William Allaire Short of Richmond,
was elected secretary TO succeed MT.
Mason. At the request OF Mr. Mclean
the retiring treasurer. committee was
appointed TO examine and audit his ac-
counts.
The following new members OF the
committee were elected Thomas j.
brennan TO succeed James S. Regsn'
and Theodore G. Eppig to succeed Jonn
=. Winoughby. both in Brooklyn. and
Mark Goldberg 10 succeed Bart Dunn
the Tamnany member convicted or
fraud in connection with highway wor Il
in ROckland County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
GLYNN PLEASED AT
NAMING OF OSBORN
Incidentally the Governor Holds
the Enrolled Voters Can
Gust Boss Murphy.

Governor Glynn kept i'm touch with the
meeting Of the Democratic State Com
mittec Yesterday from his apartments IN
the Vanderbilt Hotel. He feels that tn"
election of William church Osborn a.
chairman. to succeed George VI. Palmer.
is i'm a measure a personal triumph FOR
him. a. he had been working TO that end
for some time.
He has tho confidence OF President
Wilson and Of the upstate Democrats.
said the Governor. speaking OF the ne"
chairman. land his fair and Impartial
course will. I believe. win the support or
Democrats generally in the lower part or
the state I believe the Democrats nave
selected the best man IN the state.
The Governor said the FIRST political
speech he made after his graduation from
college was the nomination OF Mr.. OSBORN
for the state Senate in the Columbia
Duchess Putnam district
He was defeated by a narrow margin
IN strong Republican district" said the
Governor. II failed then. but J have sue
ceeded now. twenty years later. nave
known Mr.. Osborn ever since. HIS apso-
lutte sense Of justice will prove o. srea,
harmonizng value I'm the state OF Ne"
York. Under his leadership every Demo-
crat can feel that he will get his Just
deserts. and that no other Democrat VIII
get more"
The Governor had two conferences WIN
William Y. McCombs Those VINO reai
nolitical signs say these two men, WIN
Mr. Osborn. will constitute politca'
,ri,uvirate IN Democratic affairs In the
state in the future.
Much criticism has been leveled al lno
Governor because Of his statement tha'
he would recognize Charles f. Murphy
az the leader in this county " his sus
oes,ions were good ones. lie did not care
- discuss his attitude toward Murphy
,osterdav or reply 10 those who oeheNe
ha ehould enter into warfare 10 en'"-
i,ate the Tammany "boss' from the 'oo"'
situation. c,.
II IS known. however, that inc Wv
.rro- does not see how any one can iorce
tho resignation OF Mr.. Murphy ne "o,'N
IT., tho enrolled voters, operating uhder
,ho direct primary law. can defeat NUT
nhy next fall II they VIII 49,
RI. covernor believes that under tn's
i,,v no leader in tho cities is iikeiy 10 IT,
,ain bis pover long because that power
aano,ds entirely on the people. ana ne
,.,iI not have enough favors to give W
keep them satisfied.
because OF the tie-up on the New 'oif
,-1,,,~a, the Governor did not attempt 10
,ouun TO Albany yesterday afternoon az
MANNED II the trains are runh'ns III
GOOD shape this morning he will 20 up on
,b, Empire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
Storm Delays Meetinu.

Owing 10 the storm many OF the
members Of the committee from tp-
state were delayed. Some of them aid
not get here at all, although the meet
ing was put over from noon until :
o'clock in order to get a quorum.
After the filling of number of va
cances in the committee the resienn-
tions Of Mr.. Palmer as chairman, John
A. Mason as secretary and Mr.. Mclean
as treasurer were read.
"Rv your unanimous vote was elect
ed chairman two years ago said Mr..
Palmer. II believed then and | know
now that it was call 10 party service.
The commission extended 10 me then
/ bring back 70 YOU now with no taint
Of statewide defeat. Criticism only
strengthens the committee and builds
up individuals. Governor Glynn has
manfully fought for the fulflment OF
party pledges. We Will win this fail
because we deserve TO win"
e. f.. Perkins OF Duchess. was called
upon TO nominate Mr.. Osborn. He was
absent. and Eugene Lamb Richards, OF
Richmond. sprang into the breach.
THE opportunity is great for man
with strength OF character not TO he
swayed away from the right, said Mr..
Richards. ct is great for the man
who does not forget the party workers
by listening all the time &c 'he deal
lists. This is tho opportunity for man
who can bring to Is honor, victory and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
HOLDS VILLA RESPONSIBLE
England May Demand Repara
ton for Benton Killing.


London. March Excitement over the
Benton affair shows little sign Of abate-
ment and Sir Edward Grey's promised
''afsrnsnt in the House OF Commons to-
Gay j. eagerly awaited
me government has apparently con
Yhcso itself that the United States has
''ne I'll that can be expected In taking
70 he case ~ Benton as n he had been
~ American citizen.
would not BE- in accordance with
.pomatic usage FOR England 20 request
N' United States 10 restore the embargo
y arms. % The Daily Mali thinks the
=" slf Edward GREY may follow VIII be
'smand rcparatlon from Pancho VIVA
~ tht murder ~ Benton, and. " rcpara-
~ not forthcoming. TO wait for an
aa'on ~ ezact n from the rebel leader.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
COURT TAXES BOSTON ELKS
Lodge a Social Venture, Not
Charitable Enterprise"

Boston March The full bench ~
the Supreme Court ruled to-day that. al
though many charitable functions are
performed by the Boston lodge Of the
Benevolent and Protective order % Elks.
# maintains a club for the social enjoy
ment OF its members and is not entitled
to exemption from taxation.
The Elks had sued for abatement of
tax paid on its clubhouse. on the ground
that IL was exempt as charitable cor
poration whose real estate is devoted T."
charitable enterprises -.
After pointing out tbat the lodge holds
a club I!Guor license the court declared
"'rhe objects chiefly subserved ny ms
real estate and the methods oi iis a."
ministration stamp n hainly as Sncl',
ventura and rot a charitable enterprise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
WIFE EX0NERATES TUFTS
Withdraws Charges of Embez.
element Against Church
of God" Head.

Los Angeles. March 2.-Charges OF EN-
bezzlement against Gorham Tufts. ST..
were withdrawn to-day, by his wife. tho
former widow OF A. II. Roe. OF Fort
Worth. Tufts has been in jail several
months His wife, in a recent afidavt.
stated that she had been deceived, and
now believes Tufts innocent. II was
charged that he had obtained 100000 OF
the 100000 estate OF his wife. and he
was sent TO Jail in default OF $4,000 ball.
Mrs. Tufts lives in New York, and Tufts
left here for that city tonight
Tufts is said 10 he a hypnotist ana
founder 81 "The Church OF God" cult
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
Fell and Fractured Soul

''an RI an. twenty-five years Old
,Nhf. " so 90 Eighth avenue. "as
zen 70 The New YORK Hospital late yes
s''sy differing from y fracture Of the
''N after be had fallen from the sili 81
"in'oN On the second floor ~ the de-
4, >'''1fni stpre u " ~ Macy A. 60. ~
''o>17sy and zffh street. 10 the side
~ - fhe BrOadway side. Ryan WIS
"h'nK anoN fun ihe si1 when be los'
- ''lan'r His condition eas said 20 BE-
Hessrosa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
Probes Of Little Value.

Tshered 10 the desk from an adjoin-
ing room by J. Sergeant Cram. Mr..
Richards and William Townsend, Mt
Osborn pulled a manuscript from MS
pocket and stuck to it throughout his
address.
"Thc public is being continually
stirred by Investigations and charges
sensationally made and tinged with per-
eonal or political motives" said Mr..
Osborn. 80 far the results nave not
been OF much value. If any substantial
public authority wishes 10 investigate
specific subject and gives sofia rea-
sons. il should get an Appropriation
and be held responsible for results no
man should conduct an investigation
az q cover for canvass for office.
"The tendency 10 control government
for the sake Of personal profit IL so un -
ngual that II may be considered an ever
threatening defect of party govern
ment II has biased the caucus ana
,breatons the direct primary, nut 1t
r,riyos only when tho public ncglectS
IT, poliiical duties. Because OF TINS con
,.,.,ion the public has insisted on ana
has secured q change in the system ~
.,or Az I'm the leadership. ! move that
...,. c,s, our lot unhcsitatinSly WIN tne
,conle and the primaries
a., Osborn added that the parry
,ons, solve the difficulties Of the pr
usrv law. relieve the voters OF op-
nrcss,vc influence Of the use OF patron
80 ,,d devise some system WHEREBY
the party candidates could 'e S'''' '''
..,,,ou expense. ~ general consent
.otd the mower OF nomination w
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03

British government into any recogni-
, ton or other dealings with him.
President Wilson explained to callers
that many foreign governments had de-
sired the United states to look after
their subjects. but had no right 10 de-
mard il. and were not demanding it,.
Strictly speaking. Carranza might in
sist on his right not 10 deal with one
government in the interests Of another.
but such a situation undoubtedly would
produce grave complications with the
United States government on whom
the powers Of the world had learned to
look as the dominant factor in Pam
American diplomacy.
Carranza has once before suggested
that Spain instead OF the United States
should address him directly about the
welfare Of Spanish subjects. but on that
occasion assurances were given that all
foreigners would he protected. The
Benton case is the first specific refusal
10 regard the interest Of the American
government in the case OF subject OF
another country
General Villas acknowledgment or
General Carranza as his superior au-
thority has cleared up all doubt mere
az TO who is chief Of the Constitutional
ist movement. and has relieved the
Washington government Of the neces-
sity Of considering that point Here
after. as General Carranza requests, in
ternational matters will be taken up
with him. He also will be called TO ac-
count for all harm TO foreigners.
General Villas Difference to car
rama as the head of the Constitutional
lists was contained in a. message from
the American CONSUL. Marion Letcher.
II cleared I'D some Of the points in the
mystery which for time surrounded
the hating of the investigating COM
mission AT Juarez Yesterday. Whie
fundamentally II was Carranza att
tude which delayed the departure OF
the commissioners. il was explained oy
officials here that the receipt OF instruc-
lions from the State Department 10
nostpone their mission was colnciden'
with the failure Of the commission 10
obtain a permit to board the regular
"a ssenser train for Chihuahua, con-
trolled by the rebels
Sir Lionel Garden. the British MINIS
fer To Mexico. will discuss Mexican III
fairs with President Wilson tomorrow
bringing him the latest information
about the Huerta government ana the
situation in Mexico City.
Huerta's Note Presented.
Inst as President Wilson had decided
that the note which Huerta addressed
eevoraI days ago to all foreign govern
ments was designed for home and lot
eiep consumption without presentation
20 tho limited States. the belated docu-
ment was handed TO Secretary Bryan
~. charge Algara Of the Mexican En-
hossv It's text. which has been puo-
isbed SETS forth that in view OF the
Renton case the American government
ought n revoke the right recently eX-
tanded 10 the Constituencies TO ouy
arms in the United States. II - not
considered likely that any answer VIII
be returned TO the communications
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
1.oses Eve in Rush for Train

In his anxiety to board BroSoway c'c.
,.a,ed train pulling into the 'hauhceE
.,,oet station last night, Thomas McCo'-
I'll ~ 40 $40 Marion street. Broohl!h'
slipped between the cars ne wa go,
by train guards and taken 10 inc nu1'
,,ick Hospital where II was i""hp '"',
he had lost his right eye ana ia" Va"
cut on his head.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
'CARRANZA UPHOLDS
VILLA'SST0P ORDER
Insists That Benton Affair
Must Be Negotiated with
Him Alone.
REBEL CABINET
REPORTED DIVIDED
4 -. E.rt;et,
American and English Investl.
gators Awaiting Outcome Of
the New Situation.

Nogales Mex. March Genera We
nustiano Carranza. supreme chief Of ;he
Constituencies upheld to day the action
OF General Villa in hating at Juarez 'he
commission investigating the death Of the
British subject, William s. Benton.
Carranza took the stand that requests
FOR any Information regarding Benton s.
death should come TO him. a. directing
head Of the revolution. through ihe diplo-
matte agents Of Great Britain.
In statement issued by Ysldro Fabela.
Acting Secretary Of Foreign Relations.
General Carranza's stand was given as
follows:
General Villa has received orders from
Mr.. Carranza not to deal i'm business Of
an international character. In view o. this
order. General villa suspended all nceo-
tiations with the American and English
representatives. and suspended the pass
for the commission TO 20 from Juarez 10
view the body Of Benton.
The Benton incident held all the atten-
ton Of the Consttutionaist commander
in chief during the day. For the first
time. ne summoned the entire member
ship Of his provisional Cabinet to consider
the matter.
II was said that there was A diversity
Of opinion in regard to the hating of the
Benton Investigation commission AT I'll
Paso. General Carranzs issued no state
ment throwing any new light on the
matter
General Aware Oregon commander OF
the northwestern military zone, left to
night for Hermosillo II had been an
nounced that he would accompany Cen
eral Carranza into Chihuahua which
state is included in Obregon's command.
| Obregon. it was reported. would conduct
an expedition along the west coast to the
south.
III Paso Tex. March THE Benton
investigation commission rested on the
diplomatic sdetrack here to-day, whle
I Washington and Venustiano Carranza
were reported TO be rounding out the new
phase OF negotiations direct through an
American consul
! George {. Carothers, special agent or
the State Department. left here tonight
| 10 visit CarranZ5. his MISSION - cdlu "
De a discussion OF the general situation
with regard 10 foreigners, rather than TO
hold a specific conference over the Ben
ton problem:
! chihuahua March The opinion was
expressed here that Benton's body, If " IS
buried here will have been too long in the
ground TO disclose much 10 the examining
commission when the latter arrives. why
the body was brought so far from the Dor
der and when and how II was buried are
subjects on which Villa refused 10 talk
None Of the foreign consuls have been
able TO learn the whereabouts Of the
grave The Pantheon de la Rcglar where
Villa said the body was buried. Is about
two blocks from the United States Con-
sulate and only one block from Villas
home.
General Villa indicated to-day his be-
lief that Gustav Bauch was dead lie
said that Bauch was liberated az Juarez
and doubtless was assassinated by some
OF his enemies" Villa added that Bauch
had many enemies. remarking "Of
course, can't be held to blame for that. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
TOILET PREPARATIONS.
Faces.

Faces.
Amy pobsar,. the famous beauty or
o,,ao, F,iizabeth's day, every nish.
snread upon her face mixture on
boney saffron and orris root, srounu
exccedinr small" 10 keep her SKIN
smooth and nawless -..,.,. A..
rho useleesness OF such treatment y
snnarent in the light OF modern scleur
10 keep the face soft ana falr' w"
that wonderful charm or clear' go
inc complexion. there 10 nothlng pe'
than Neiogen. ue.,t 80, the
r,,i,es. lace becomes attractive, even
- ~ foatures are far from the stauu
90 ~ beauty. II you have negleGteu
,our slsin. allowed it 20 become $40
80 muddy. or made unsightly WIN
st,ci,beads and pimples. oesln TIC
y.Iopen treatment at once.
when YOU get M in the morning; o.
.er uashing YOUR face, dry very Hsht',
Then rub yelogen in thorous my, ~
with p dry towel wipe on We 49,
skin 6oes not absorb, then Apply Y"u'
,avorita powder IL YOU use one
uefore going TO bed at night, "ssn
,.o',r lace I'm warm water 10 open w
noree rub in generous quahuly VI
XeIoren and wipe or ligntlN. A.
y.I,pen rubbed into your HANDS nltn-
.,d Morning and during the day ever
,t,~o Won wash them or have 20 na.o
,bsr, IN water, keeps them free irorI maps
and makes them soft. white and atrac, ,i
Won viii find that the hrst applics
,,on OF yeIogen clears and whitehs IouI
.lfn. and weeks regular use rhaH1
n ost decided improvement
At Your Druggist's.
L. CoIIap.ibIe Tubes. zoe. Each.
W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
Consulting with Bryan.

General Carranza 8 DECLARATION 'na'
foreign governments should address
him about the welfare Of their subjects
led 10 a visit TO Secretary Bryan to-
dav nv Sir Cecil SpringRice. British
Ambassador. and Senior Riano, span
ish Ambassador Both Spain and Great
Britain have recognized the Huerta
Government and have been looking 10
the United States TO act Tor them III
Northcrn Mexico. There is every lndl-
cation that this course viii he con-
,in,led and il Is established that car
ra,za.s manru,re will not lead The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
Depends on England's Attitude.

on Great Britains attitude toward
the Benton case depends largely the
extent TO which the United States VIII
become involved. Should England show
an inclination to let the Benton case
await final adjudication al time
when a firm government is established
I'm Mexico. the United States will not
feel called upon 10 challenge General
Carranzas specific refusal 10 supply
the Washington administration with
information about Benton's death.
Representations have been made to
General Carranza. it is understood,
through the American Consul, Fred
erck Simpich. at Nogales, and on their
outcome depends whether or not the
expedition which had planned to go 10
chihuahua from Juarez yesterday 10
examine Benton's body will carry out
It's mission.
Administration officials realize that
in not communicating first with car
rama they have offended his personal
dignity. and they hope To overcome
this bv consulting him now impress
ing on the Consttutlonalist chief in
cidentally that the American govern
ment does not think formslities ought
~ stand i'm the way OF obtaining proper
protection for foreigners.