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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-06
PETERSBURG
FOUND COLD IN DEATH,
BODY STANDING ERECT.
John c. Cramer, Former Nor.
Mystery Shrouds Final Moments OF
folk and Western i1mploye.
ACCIDENT, MURDER, SUICIDE?
Incline to Belief That He
Took Own Life, but There Are Cir.
cnmstances Which sWill Lead to
Rigid Investigation.

PETERSBURG, VA, October 5.--John
c. Cramer, aged about forty-fve years,
car repairer by trade. and formerly
I'm the employment OF the Norfolk and
Western Railway. but for some time out
OF work, was found dead this morning
In the rear of vacant shed on Fifth
Street, n short distance east of the
Appomattox Passenger Station. There
is mystery about his death, as TO
whether he had been struck by train,
was murderer or committee suicide.
There are many who hold to the last
view. as recently he had been heard TO
say that he intended to end his life,
and since he lost his job he is said to
have been drinking freely.
popularity about tile case is that
the body was found in a standing posi-
ton, with hat on the head. the feet
crossed and leaning against the boards
In the corner of the shed The body
was apparently supported in this posi-
ton by one arm thrown over the top
of the boards. while the fingers of the
other hand were srasped I'm the crack
between the boards lower down. En-
animation showed deep cash across
the back of the left forearm just above
the wrist another cash across the
back of the hand, and still another, but
slighter cash across the front of the
wrist. Blood from these wounds was
found upon the ground The body was
taken to Badger 81 Woods undertaking
rooms for closer examination. and to
be held for an inquest by the coroner
Another popularity about the case Is
that death must have occurred many
hours before the finding of the body.
1t was seen in exactly the same posi-
ton as when found by one or more
persons Sunday afternoon. but nothing
was thought of the matter.
Cramcr was a widowcr, and is sur
vived by brothers and sister. two OF
the latter living in this city. He leaves
three children, two of whom are In
the Petersburg OrphanaEc. He had In
his pocket a small knife. but this does
not bear any blood marks. He also
had railroad pass to Columbus. Ohio
which showed that ii was his intention
to go West in search of employment
An inquest may be held with the view
of unraveling the mystery Of his death
though the impression Is that the un-
fortunate man bcld to death from self
inflicted wounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-06
COTTON MARKETS.

New York, October 5-Littlc or no change
was reported In the cotton situation here
belt. th-ea ,ening to damage the grade OF
open cotton and to delay picking. but crop
news attracted very little attention, and
local spot dealers said their offers from the
OF last week.
Receipts are increasing somewhat. but are
stil FAR below the normal. and nearly all
reports indicate that farmers are holding the
bulk OF their crops. report Is expected
from the committee rules and bylaws
here within the next day or two, and other
committees arc said to be working hard
over measures necessary to n resumption OF
business, but no official announcements were
made during the day.
Port Observation-Disclosures. SO bales; EXPORTS
500 bales; stock. 1880 bales.
Total today at all ports-Net receipts.
39i,+20 bales.
Total for wcek-Net receipts. 1856 bales;
exports. l5.Soo bales.
Total for ss seq receipts. sos.soi bales;
New Orleans. October 6.--Spot cotton lost
1-l6 of n cent pound I'm the local market
to-day. middling being lowered to 1916
and January contracts were traded In at 70
cents. This was a fan of about thirty points
from the high levels reached by January
last week In spite OF the losses, the mar
kct had good tone.
A feature OF the day general discus
sion of the proposition to reopen the future
ring at an early date.
The export movement caused bullish COM
ment Foreign cearances from all ports
for the day amounted to 1860 bales. Sales
on the spot. 30 bales; to arrive. SDe bales.
Liverpool. October s.-Spot cotton good
business done: sales, 300 bales. including
Iniddiing; imports. 4.7c7 bales including 1901
American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-06
FPederiCksb'g & Potomac R. R.,
T0AND FROM WASH. .y0T0H AND BEYOND.

ACCOMMODATION TRAIHs-WEEKDAYS.
Leave PIra g.. Sta. 400 P. \. fer Freasrieksbsrs
Iessn E.ba sta. 30 A. d., 30 p. Il. for Ashland
arrfe SIra b. Sta. 8.e6 An. fou, Fredericksb'g
arrive ElbA bta. $50 An, AZ I. n from Ashland
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-06
RICHMOND GRAIN MARKET.
WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS ON CHANGE
Richmond. Va. October J. IalL
RICHMOND HAY MARKEr.

Richmond Va. October g. 1914
FOLLOWING are tho quotations on the Rich
mond Hay Exchange:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-06

,.Daiiy. tWeskd.yr. isundays only.
All tralns to or from BYRD Street Static
stop Mt Elbs. Time o. arrivals and departures
not guaranteed. Read the sirns
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
FARMER HAD NOT BEkN
TO TOWN IN Is YEARS

CORDELE, Oct. 5.-Though having
lived witain six miles Of Cordele all
the time A. T. Wright, a well-to-do
farmer has not been to the city for
fifteen years until today when he left
his farm to see what the world about
him looked like.
Mr. Wright is GA years of age, and
being somewhat of an eccentric nature.
together with a deep fondness for home
and his family, the city life or what
was going on outside OF his own little
realm has during the fifteen years held
no charms for him. His several sons
have always marketed the cotton crop
and other farm products and purchas-
ed the supplies needed on the farm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
BABY IS GIVEN TO IT'S
GRANDMOTHER AND
PARENTS ARE
SET FREE

Early this afternoon a satisfactory
agreement looking to tht disposition
of Baby Sumter was reached betweel
the county authorities and Mrs. Car
ter, mother of Mrs. Webb, with Rev. j.
A. Thomas and Rev. r. L. Bivins, who
had interested themselves in the affair,
went to the hospital for the babe,
which Mrs. Carter later retutned TO
the arms of her daughter, Mrs, Webb.
The young mother wept with JOY when
she again clasped the baby to her
basom, and onlookers at the scene
were deeply affected
Later the entire party, including Mr.
and Mrs. Webb and Baby Sumter"
left for their home in Smithville, and
the curtain thus fell upon a seDsa-
tional and unusual social tragedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
BRITISH TROOPS RUSH TO
AID IN THE DEFENSE
Of ANTWERP
(Associated Press Dispatch.)


LONDON, Oct. 5.-A dispatch from
Antwerp received here this morning
says the Belgian field artillery has
been reinforced by several detac!,-
ments of British heavy artillery and
British infantry in the defense of Ant
werp. This is the first intimation that
English troops have been sent into
Belgium to aid the troops there.
The same dispatch tells of two at,
tempts of the Germans to cross the
river Nethe. The Belgium artillery,
with the able assistance of the Eng
lish heavy guns and the English in
fantry, which was eptrenched, repuls
Cd both attempts with heavy loss to
the Germans.
With reinforcements to aid them,
the Belgians are sanguine of a speedy
victory over the soldiers of Kaiser
Bill The addition of fresh troops
gives the Belgians the advantage, as
the Germans are worn out from cease
less attempts to rout their enemies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
Allies Are Flanking General
Won Kluck According to a
Report Receioed in London.
IF True The Germans Are
in Danger Of Capture

Portugal mobizng her presumably to join the Al
Austria This mobilization be-
ieved to request Portugal by England
The Belgians reporting that they
have captured holding their own the
Belgians claim in official
infantry detachmen heavy artillery have been
Begian defense of Antwerp Two
river Nehe attack the reino
ed Belgian troops were repeled the
Germans.
An announcement tells
Germans small loss either
definite received
'front.' front
Paris the
allied armies north
will Allies will
reports from still
London reports fighting miles Arrah
would indicate
successfully fanking his army.
The German army claiming
tre Of the
the city within they claim
victory m the Russians
capufd morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
SOUTHEASTERN FOOD CROP
CONVENTION IN SESSION
IN ATLANTA
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 5.-The South
eastern Foodcrops convention was
called to order this morning in the
state capitol. The meeting was called
by the state chamber of commerce to
consider plans to curtain the cotton
crop and stimulate the growing of
foodstuffs on the farms of Georgia AMI
other neighboring states.
prominent cotton growers, merch-
ants, bankers and professional men
are in attendance at the convention in
hopes that they may help solve the
problem which confronts the state.
officers of the Georgia State Chamber
of Commerce are prominent in the
meeting.
1t is the purpose of the convention
to impress on the farmers of the South
that cotton must be grown only as
money crop. The meeting would show
them that it is best to raise grain,
meat and other foodstuffs at home for
their own consumption, so that money
raised from the sale of cotton would
not have to be shipped west in payment
for corn, wheat and meat
At the opening of the convention,
President c. ]. Haden, of the State
Chamber of Commerce, presented in
teresting statistics showing that Geor-
gia sends out of the state for foodstuffs
each year over million dollars more
than her cotton crop brings. Accord
ing to his figures he argues that the
state is travelling towards bankruptcy.
Hog and Hominy' will probably be-
come the slogan of the meeting and
the members in attendance wAI leave
the convention prepared to preach d.
versifed crops to the farmers of their
sections.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
n. Y 8 REALTY
IS ASSESSED At
S7,8O0,180,5 532
to Smyrna for help.
(Associated Press Dispatch }

NEW YORK, Oct. s5.-New York city
real estate is today assessed for ST.
45S,7S4,625, an increase of s154,740.-
931 over a year ago, according to the
assessment rolls opened to the public
a. the tax department this morning.
hTe increase is largely due to new
building construction, as a decrease OF
$10S,S5S,S99 is shown in land values
throughout the city.
John D. Rockefellerx heads the list
ii the personal property valuation
with an assessment of IS 900 600, which
is the same amount as a year ago.
James B. Ford, a new name on the
list, is second with $3,O00,000. He re-
ceived more than $6,OO0,O00 at the
death of his brother ]. Howard Ford,
a director of the United States Rubber
Company.
Miss Eleanor De Graaf Cuyler, III
Madison avenue, is third on the liss,
with 81 100000. Her name is also
new on the list, she having received
o considerable fortune on the death
OF Cornelius c. Cuyler, killed in an
automobile accident.
The Standard Oil Company heads
the list of resident corporations,
with an assessment of $9,OOO,eOO The
tentative assessment OF domestic cor
porations shows an increase of more
than s13,o00,e0O, while that of the
nonresident corporations shows a de-
crease of more than $6,00O,OOo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
TWO TOWNS DESTROYED
BY EARTHQUAKE IN
AS|AT|C TURKEY
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

SMYRNA, Asiatic Turkey, Oct. s..
Two cities were severely damaged,
many were killed outright and hun
dreds of persons were injured early
Sunday morning when an earthquak ?
visited Asiatic Turkey. The, cities that
suffered most were 1sbarta, city OF
$4,000 population, and Burdur, a city
of 10000. Both are in the province of
Konia.
The earthquake was first felt at mid
night Saturday. Three distinct shocks
visited the cities. The second, a few
minutes after midnight, did the most
damage.
In the two cities of Isbarta and Bur
dur whole sections were wrecked.
Houses were like so much paper and
were torn down over their sleeping in
mates. The full list of those killed
was not available this morning. Hun
Idreds are still missing among the
ruins. 1t is expected that the fatality
lists will be well up in the hundreds
when it is completed.
Following in the wake of the quake
was a severe thunder and rain storm,
which added to the misery of the peo-
pie made homeless by the upheaval
of the earth. Families have been lett
homeless with their little all com
pletely destroyed. The suffering is
incalculable. An appeal has been sent
to Smyrna for help
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
TEN-CAR PULLMAN SPECIAL
FOR KAISER'S DASHES
ALONG FRONT
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

ROME, via Paris, Oct. 5.-Emperor
William, says a Berlin dispatch, is go
ing from one front to another. He tray
els in a special train of Pullman cars,
formerly painted white and blue, but
which habe been re-painted like ordi-
nary cars to protect the train from
French aviators' bombs. When he
emperor goes to points not reached
by railway, he travels by automobile.
Besides his aides and bodyguard. ne
is watched by special secret field po-
lice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
EIGHT KILLED, |
INJURED IN
EXPLOSION
MINE
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

ASSOCIATED Press Dlspatch.)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. 5.-Eight
men are known to be dead and twelve
were injured in an explosion at the
Mulga mine near here today. The ex-
plosion, which was caused b. gas in
one of the shafts, occurred about noon.
A large number of men are cut off
in remote part of the mine and he
roic efforts are being made to liberate
them.
The Mulga mine belongs to the
Woodward Iron Company and is about
IL miles north of Birmingham. A
large number of workmen are employ
ed there, but luckily for most of them
the larger part OF the working force
had left the mine for dinner just be-
fore the explosion occurred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
GEROG|A CONGRESSMAN
INTRODUCED 4 BILL To
HELP COTTON FARMERS
BORROW FROM BANKS
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch,


WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 5--CUu-
gresham Adamson, of Georgia. today
introduced bill in the house which
will enable cotton growers to borrow
money from banks on warehouse re-
ceipts. The bill provides that the gov
ernment will protect the banks TO the
extent of one-third the value of the
cotton accepted as collateral
The congressman from practically
all of the cotton-growiRg states are
lining up behind Congressman Adam
son. But the congressman from the
northwestern districts are preparing
to fight the bill.
Congressman Underwood is lined up
with the supporters Of the bil1. and
states that he will do all within his
power to see it passed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
SOCIALIST newspapers
MAY RESUME PUBLICATION

LONDON, OCT. 5.--The Copenhagen
correspondent of the Central News
And the beer saloon Instantly swal-
the suspension of certain Socialist
newspapers has been Cancelled on the
promise of Socialist leaders that in
tie future these newspapers will pub
lsh nothing calculated to create an
opinion unfavorabie to the prelonga-
ton of the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
GERMANS REPULsED BY
JAPs IN NIGHT ATTACK
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch,)

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch)
TOXIC, Japan, Oct. Sit has been
officially announced here that the Ger
mans made two sudden attacks on the
japanese lines at Tsing-Tau last night
both teing repulsed by the japanese.
The attacks were unexpected an came
near bein disastrous for the Japs,
but stiff fighting repelled the Germans.
Forty Eight were killed in the two
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
CONGRESS To ADJOURN
WHEN THEY PASS BILLS
ON EXTRA SESSION IN
NOV. SAYS WILSON
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.D

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 5-Prss-
ident Wilson today told callers Mt the
white house that there would be nm ex-
ira session Of congress in November.
He stated that three measures remain-
ed to be passed by the house and that
they could adjourn The bills he wouId
see passed before the lawmakers leave
for their homes are: The war tax bill.
Clayton antitrust bill and the Alas
kan coal measure.
This puts quietus on the talk
around the capital that President WIZ
son was contemplating called ses-
sion of congress for next month
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
GERMANS HAVE CAPTURED
>0uTER FORTS At ANTWERP
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatches }

BERLIN, Oct 5.-(via wireless to
eayville. N. j., 2 p. m)-The German
Headquarters today issued an official
statement which says that the forts
at Antwerp have fallen. Forts Lier-e,
Waelhem, Koningshoyckt were captur-
ed by the Germans.
This renders the city practically
helpless before the Germans and an
immediate siege on the city proper
will be commenced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
The BODY OF MISSING
DAWSON NAN FOUND
in BOTTOM OF PIT

WAYCRoss, Ca. Oct while
cleaning clinker pit today ia the At
lantic Coast Line shops the body CT
Otis Jackson, of Dawson, Ca, for
whom relatives have been searching
since his disappearance last night. wss
found A verdict of accidental SrUEg-
ing was returned by the coroaers jury
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
ALLIES HAVE Won KLUCK
BOTTLED UP IN THE NORTH
(Associated Press Dispatch.) }

PARIS, Oct. 5.-Fighting is reported
to be taking place fifteen miles north
east of Arrah. If this is true, General
Van Kluck is in serious predica-
ment, as he has been since the Allies
began their fanking movement. This
report indicates that he is partially
bottled up by the determined Allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
PARIS CONFIDENT Of
IMMEDIATE VICTORY
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

PARIS, Oct. 5.-An air of confidence
pervades Paris today. The people are
confident of victory over the Germans.
Little or no news, except that fighting
continues fercely at the front, had
been received up to early this after
noon. The French people realize tha.
the battle Of Atsne has nat yet been
won, but they are confident that
France and her Allies are sure win
ners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
MEXIGANS CONTINUE
THE BATTLE At NAGg
(Associated Press Dispatch.l

N'''ei"'0o Ale9S D1PouShf
NACO, Oct. Fighting continued
today at Naco. This is the third day Of
the battle between General Hill and
the rebel governor of Matorenas. Ss
far General Hill has held his own
against the governor. Six killed and
eight wounded were the total casual
ties today. Both armies are content
ing themselves with taking pot-shots
at the enemy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
GERMANS CAPTURE 1000
AND DRIVE BACK RUSSIANS
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch)

BERLIN, Oct. 5.-An official bulle-
tin published today says:
Two thousand Russians together
with many guns, were captured this
morning. A battle at the river Nieman
has been raging for two days, but the
Kaiser's troops were finally victor
ious
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
ALLIED ARMY NOW
Threatening THE
CROWN PRINCE REAR
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.) }

PARIS, Oct. 5.-All anxiety over the
French situation at St. Mihiel was re-
lieved today when dispatches from
there received this afternoon stated
that the Allies are threatening the
rear OF the Crown Prince Frederick's
army, which is in full retreat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
PORTUGAL TO MOBILIZE
TROOPS AND JOIN ALLIES
ASSOCIATED Press Disp2tch.)

BERLIN, Oct.-Wia wireless to Say
Vile, n. j., 2:30 p. m.)-The German
government in an official bulletin is
sued today states that Portugal is pre-
paring to join the Allies. Nobiliza-
ton has already begun, they claim. II
is thought that England is response
bic for the entrance of the little king
dom into the General European fracas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-05
Belgium Denies Report.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch

LONDON, Oct. 5.-The Belgian gov
ernment in an official statement at
noon states that the forts around Ant
werp are still holding their own
against the Germans.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-24
Remains Positively Identified
As J. ". WeiningeI
Man Killed in Assault on Officers Wanted in
Butte, Mont, for Forgery and Holdups

Deputy Sheriff John Keller,
of Silver Bow County, Montana,
arrived in Lennon last Friday
evening and positively identified
the man who was killed here
Monday evening, as J. w. Vein
niger, an all around bad man,
who has been operating around
Butte, Montana, for the past
three or four years together
with three other men and two
women. The officers have had
some of them under arrest at
different times, and one year
ago had Weininger in Jail await
ing trial for forgery, but with
outside assistance succeeded in
breaking Jail and was not seen
again until the ni~ht of the 10th,
of April when he was taken into
custody by Deputy Keller. 1t
appears that Weininger offered
no resistance when told to ac-
company the officer to head
quarters, and Deputy Keller did
not search him very carefully
for weapons. However, when
they rounded a corner in the
vicinity Of the county Jail Vein
niger suddenly confronted the
Deputy with an automatic pistol
at the point of which he relieved
the officer of about $500 in
money and his 4S Colts revolver,
the same gun with which he at
tempted to kill Officers Axtell
and Schlong three days later in
Lennon. 1t is presumed that
Weininger then hastened to the
quarters of himself and compan-
ions, where he changed his
street clothes and derby hat,
for a rough outfit consisting Of
overalls, blue flannel shirt,a old
light colored soft hat and dark
colored coat, in which outfit he
was beating his way east, pro-
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-24
Sudden Death

Just as we go 10 press we
learn of the sad death of Mrs.
G.. w. Pew, of this city. The
aged lady was in apparent good
health upon retiring Thursday
evening and was all right at
3 o'clock, A. M. Friday morn
ing, when Mr.. Pew answered
a telephone call for one of the
Pew brothers to make an auto
trip into the country. Only
few minutes later it was OBJ
served that something was the
matter, hastily calling the boys
from up stairs and summoning
a doctor, Mr.. Pew returned to
the bedside in time to see the
wife breathe her last. A fur.
ther obituary will be printed
next week,
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-24
Will Enlist 10 Full
Peace Strength
Company X To Enlist About
20 New Member Meeting
Wednesday Evening

Company X of this city will
be enlisted to the full maximum
peace strength in preparation
for any emergency that may
arise out of the present Mexican
situation. Lieutenant E. F.
Sheets, of the company, will
accept new enlistments at his
office at any time. The present
enlisted strength of the company
is about 60, and this number will
be augmented to about 76 en-
listed men and three commits
stoned officers.
In case of trouble the Fourth
Infantry, S. ID. N. G., will be
modified at Redfeld, the pre-
sent regimental headquarters.
the citizens of that town having
agreed to grant the national
guard the use of the fair grounds
and as much additional land as
is required for this purpose.
Lieutenant Colonel w. A. Halle
returned Thursday to Aberdeen
from Redfield, where he and
Colonel Boyd Wales. General
w. A. Morris and Lieutenant
Calvin p. Titus, U. S. A., spent
three days discussing plans and
preparations to be made in case
the guard in this state should be
called on for actual service.
Nothing definite was decided on
as no instructions have yet been
received from Washington, but
everything is in readiness, and
orders are signed for immediate
dispatch should orders come
from the war department calling
out the guard.