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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
JOHN BULL LOOKS TO UNCLE
sam FOR VENGEANCE ON VILLA
Murder of The Wealthy EngHshman May
Bring About Complication

having been drawn to the published
reports in respect to the recent
execution of VIM. S. Benton, he de-
sires it known that the action of the
authorities in that case was entirely
justified by the laws and usages Of
war. Under article "a Of the general
order 100, for the government of the
United States in the field, it is pro-
cided that armed providers who come
within the line of the army of occupa-
ton with hostile intent, are not en-
titled to the privileges of prisoners Of
war.
Article So provides that persons
within occupied territory who employ
violsnce toward the established author
tiles are subject to the penalty Of
death, whether they arrive singly or
in numbers.
There is absolutely no doubt but
what Benton, Huertista sympathizer
and a murderer of Mexican citizens,
deliberately attempted an act o.
violence against the person and life
of the commanding general and for
that reason, in accordance with the
laws and usages of war, he was tried
by military tribunal, and executed
pursuant to its sentence, a proceeding
sustained by American and European
precedents."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22

The above amount is the total of the
cash collections for the new Ameri-
Gus and Sumter county hospital up to
date. The ladies who compose the
building committee of the association
have been hard at work all the week
past and their combined efforts re-
suited in cash collections Of $243.50
The ladies are determined to have the
hospital paid for by the time it is COM
pelted and will double their efforts to
secure more money next week.
Elsewhere in this issue appears an
ad offering for sale the old hospital
building on Baelow street. This build
ing is offered at an amazingly low fig
ure considering its desirability as res
idence property. The sale of this
building will help the association ont
a great deal.
The new hospital will be ready for
occupancy within a short space o.
time, and the ladies want to enter ii
without a heavy debt hanging over
their heads It's up to the men to
help them. How about it?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
MISS CLARK SAYS
SHE'S PLAIN WOMAN

Atlanta, Feb. 21.-Atlanta newspa
per reporters had flying glimpse ami
brief chat yesterday afternoon with
Miss Geneyieye Clark, daughter o.
Speaker Champ Clark, and they re
turned to their respective papers with
the information that thu charming
young miss from Washington was the
''cleveTest girl they had ever seen"
Il have been greatly misrepresented
by tbs papers, Miss Clark told them
to begin with, with a sly smile It's
a terrible thing to confess, but you
know I'm not clever at all--not near
y as clever as the Washington news
papers paint me. l wish | were!"
How shocking" suffered the in
reviewers.
And haven't any hobbies-nor any
drastic ideas about society; and please
don't tell! | haven't even pet dog,
c. cat, Or anything you might inter
view me about Isn't it sad"
She was on her way to the Mardi
Gras in New Orleans, and five minutes
at the Terminal station made her the
friend of all the Atlanta newspaper
men who saw her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
Mr.. IIIGHTOWER IS owner
OF HOLIDAY BOOK STORE
BUYS The Stock as q Good
Investment

Of interest in loacl business circles
made yesterday was announcement If
the purchase OF the Holiday bookstore
as made by Mr. J. E. Hightower from
Mrs. M. s. Holiday. The sale included
the entire stock of books and other
merchandise, but not the building, Of
course. and Mr.. Hightower has already
assumed charge. He will continue the
business at the same stand, corner La
mar and Jackson streets, with Mr..
Charles Lingo, for so many years with
this well known house, as manager
Mrs. Allen Perry and Miss Frances
Query, who constitute the clerical
force there, will continue with the
new management Mr., Hightower pur-
chased the business as an investment
only and will find profitable one
as it has be a long established ea;er-
prise in Americas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
FRANK CASE BADLY
TANGLED RIGHT NOW

Atlanta, Feb Surprises are
breaking so fast in the Frank case
that the public's head is beginning %
spin, and people are asking themselves
whether the investigation into the
murder of Mary Phagan has really
ended with the supreme court decision
OF whether it has only just begun.
With Burns scheduled to arrive in
Atlanta next week for an impartial
probe, with DR.. H. F. Harris declaring
that the hair found in the metal room
was not Mary Phagan's; with two
members of the supreme court al
ready dissenting to the affirmation of
the verdict, and with the trial judge
declaring to this very day that he
doesn't know whether Frank is guilty
or innocent-with all these compiled
tions, the present status of the calm
faced young man down in the murder
er's cell at the Tower is perhaps the
most remarkable in the criminal his
tory OF Georgia.
According to Atlanta attorneys whose
memory goes back as far as the war
there never has been SO many unex-
pected turns and surprises after a
conviction.
The finding of the strands of hair on
a lathe in the metal room, was one Of
the links in the chain Of circumstan-
tial evidence that fixed the crime on
Leo Frank, yet today with the trial
ever, DR.. H. F. Harris, official head
and secretary Of the Georgia State
Board of Health declares that the hair
found in the metal room was not Mary
Phagan's hair, and that what he says
is not a matter of expert opinion, but
a plain fact which can be proven. DR..
Harris recalls that he reported this
fact to the solicitor, but says he was
not called on to identify the hair on
the witness stand. DR.. Harris was
the CHEZ expert for the state The
statement of DR. Harris has created
profound sensation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
VILLA DEFENDS
OFFICIAL MURDER
OF ENGLISHMAN
BELIEVED THAT SEVERAL AMERI.
CANS HAVE BEEN MURDERED b.
VILLAS REBELS
Benton Protested to Villa of Robbery
Committed by Rebel Troops and Was
COurtmartialed and Murdered.

FL Paso. Texas, Feb. 21.-Oficial
announcement that VIM. S. Benton, a
British subject, had been executed by
Mexican rebels at Juarez Tuesday
night; the adoption of resolutions at
a mass meeting here condemning the
United States government for its
handling of affairs; exchanging of
shots between memhe rs of the
Thirteenth United States cavalry and
a score of more of Mexicans, and I'M
Cvertainty as to the fate of Gustav Bach
an American, and two Englishmen,
John Lawrence and man named Cur
tbs, were startling Mexican develop
ments of the last "a hours. Follow
ing in rapid succession, these Incl
dents served to bring public feeling 10
a high pitch and today every official
agency was engaged in bringing to
light further details.
The official report of Benton's
death came through Thomas D. Ed
wards, American consul at Juared. Al
most Immediately General Francisco
Villa and staff hurriedly left Juarez
for Chihuahua Consul Edwards
watched closely "a the station, hoping
to catch a glimpse of Benton or any
American prisoner, but saw none,
That there was a real courtmartiaI
in Benton's case none on this side OF
the porder prstend to believe. 1t was
known that Benton started for Villas
headquarters to voice protest
against the repeated raiding on his
ranch in Chihuahua by the Mexican
rebels. Here, at least, the killing
of Benton has wiped out whatever con
fdence was felt in Villas promises.
These and other disclosures in the
Benton case speedily crystalized pub
lie sentiment and mass meeting Of
protest took place Former Governor
Curry. of New Mexico, outlined the
purposes and resolutions were adopt
ed with a shout They characterized
as cold blooded and heartless" the
assassination of Benton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
AMERICAS BANKS
WILL CELEBRATE
Washington DAY
WILL Be CLOSED ON MONDAY
POStOffiCG VIII Observe Day
as Well

While to-day is the birthday anniver-
sary of the Father of his Country, .
the illustrious G. Wash, the actual
celebration will be deferred until Mo l.
day, when a real holiday may be en-
joyed. Being a national holiday, the
Americas banks, as all others the
country over will be closed for the day.
At the postoffice the usual Sunday
schedule will be operated tomorrow,
while steel engrayings of Washington
will be sold there at the nominal price
of two cents each. These steel en-
cravings are the highest works of art
and the government has put the stamp
of approval upon them and richly re-
warded the engraver. Every one in
Americas should have one of these en-
cravings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
BENEFIT OAR. CHAPTER
PROVED GRAND SUCCESS
Ladies Are Very Much Graft
w. fled ThGrGat

The D. A. r. benefit at the Alcazar
theatre On Friday afternoon was quite
a success financially, and the ladies
of the committee are very much graft
he'd The committee, composed of Mrs.
Wyatt D. Ivey, Mrs. C. 0. Mics and
Mrs. H. B. Allen, presented the prize, a
lovely box of candy, to Miss Lois
Glover, she having sold the greatest
number of tickets. The children work
ed so faithfully that the committee de-
c,ded to give a second prize, and this
went to Miss Alice Lingo
Mr. McCord Prathers generosity IN
donating half the proceeds enabled the
ladies to realize a splendid sum, which
they greatly appreciate. Mr.. Prather
was disappointed in the pictures he
4 e eived, as a mistake was made il
chipping the reels, which could not be
rectifed. The pictures were good,
however, and very much enjoyed by the
large audiences.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22

Rev. J. A. Thomas will preach at
both services at First Methodist church
today, filing that pulpit at II o'clock
and again this evening at the usua'
hour of service.
Services as usual at Furlow Lawn
Baptist church today, conducted by the
pastor. Rsv. R. L. Biyins, who will fill
that pulpit at II o'clock this mornina
and again at 7:15 p. m.
The usual services may be expected
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
DIVINE SERVICES in HOUSES OF WORSHIP TODAY

FIJI the pulpit at First Baptist church
today preaching at II o'clock this
morning, and tonight at 7;15 o'clock
At Calvary church there will be Holy
Communion at 1870; Sunday school at
e;45; litany and sermon at II a. M,
by the pastor, Rev. ]. B. Lawrence.
No night service.
The usual services today at First
Church Of Christ, Scientist, on Taylor
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
PITCHER
VISITS AMERIGUS.

Bradley Hogg, slated for try-outs0
with the Boston Braves, was vistor1e
to Americas yesterday, and was theA
center of an admiring group of fans
who have watched his rise from Mer-
GER twirler to big Lacquer of promise.o q
Hogg set the Southern league agog last D
year when playing with Mike Finn'sa'
Mobile Gulls. hs
Hogg has been visiting his brotheraa
Charlie Hogg, at his country homelo
near Americas all the winter. He wiileA
Join the Boston crew next month az
Macon, where they will train
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
METHODIST ORGAN
AGAIN ON THE job

The members of the Methodist
church will be interested to know that
the organ is again in use and greatly
improved The choir will be in its
place this morning and special must
cal program has been arranged. Those
singing will be Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Heys.
Miss McAfee, Mr. Everett, Mr.. Mel
ton.
The program for the morning SER
vice is as follows:
Organ Selected.
Hymn
Prayer
"Oh, Lord, Attend'-Pully.
Scripture Reading.
Offertory.
Anthem, 80, Light Eternal.
Hymn. II
Sermon.
Prayer. tas
Benediction.
Postlude, "Marche Romano"
Mrs T. H. McLendon, organist and
director. The public cordially invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22

at the Presbyterian church today, the
pastor Rev. J. w. Stokes, preaching
at IL a. m. and at 80 p. m.
DR.. Lansing Burrows will. as usual
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
villa Makes Statement.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.-Later
today Villa telegraphed Pesquiera as
follows:
The attention of the commanding
general o. the division of the north
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22
The RESULT OF CONSPIRACY
SAY OFFICERS OF CORPORATION
Farmers Having Holdings Of Cotton in Southern States
Cotton Corporation Are in No Danger Local
Manager Walters Declares The Company in FirmRr
Position Than Ever Before and viii Soon Issue
Financial Statement

Farmers about Americas and the cor
throughout this territory were not in exec
little surprised yesterday at the pub there il
lished statement in the Times Recor- the con
der to the effect that involuntary bank ried on
luptcy proceedings had been instituted A tel
by three or four Texas people against proceed
the Southern States Cotton corpora light u
ton. AS so many Americas people and Part
farmers of this section have cotton against
placed with the corporation, the news poratio
was of much interest and created some ago, wi
apprehension less, an
This corporation is the one which to peti
with the cooperation OF the farmers Of rented
the cotton belt is endeavorng to force lars for
the price of cotton to fifteen cents sim falls fl
ply by Withdrawing a large percentage their p
Of the crop from the market and hold licity Il
ing it, first paying to the growers Of "Stoc
the cotton thus held in storage three nounce
fourths its market value vestiga
Scores of farmers of Sumter and ton is
neighboring counties have cotton plac- to carr!
cd with the Southern States Cotton mark
corporation, now held in storage ana mers' c
these quite naturally, are interested in Anotl
the attempt to do injury to or wreck it ject wa
Mr.. George Walters, of Americas, To- The
cal representative Of the corporation States
hen shown the dispatch yesterday finest
declared that it was merely an at books S
tempt upon the part OF enemies o, the cry detI
corporation to injure it. The affairs of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22

the corporation, Mr.. Walters said, are
in excellent financial condition, and
there is every reason to expect that
the company's plans will be fully car
ried out.
A telegram from Dallas, where the
proceedings were instituted, throws
light upon the situation. 1t says:
Parties filed bankruptcy petition
against the Southern States Cotton cor
poration in the state courts two weeks
ago, which was thrown out as ground
less, and unwarranted parties, in order
to petition the federal court today,
rented sufficient "B" scrip for ten dol
lars for purpose of filing petition Case
falls fiat, but enemies accomplished
their purpose of giving injurious pub
licity to the corporation.
Stockholders meeting today de-
proceedings and after an in
vestigation, declare that the corpora
ton is amply solvent and in good shape
to carry out its purpose of establishing
a marketing system for the sale of far
mers' cotton"
Another message on the same sua-
ject was received later, as follows:
The financial affairs of the Southern
States Cotton corporation are in the
finest condition Complete audit OF
books shows splendid statement in cy-
cry detail w. H. SMITH, JR..
General Auditor"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-02-22

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
PAY POLL TAXES FOR PRIMARY

Don't forget to pay your poll tax
es, if not already paid, for 1912 and
1913, on or before May 9th, which is
the second Saturday in May, il you
wish to vote in the June primary.
This is very important, so do not put
it off. Come in person to theh tax
collectors office or send it by mail.
Do not send or come in person to
pay another's poll. This is forbid
den by law and will be strictly ad-
will overlook this important matter.
Yours very truly,
w. L. Colbert, Tax Collector
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

: Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Public Instruction for the
county Of Marion. state OF Florida,
until two o'clock, p. N, June ),
1914, viii receive sealed bids for the
erection OF an addition TO Ocala PR
mary school building, and plumbing
Of said addition, situated in the city
o. Ocala, Florida, according 10 plans
and specifications prepared by Nc
Lver & Mackay, which Will be On file
in the office OF the superintendent Of
public instruction a. the Marion
county courthouse, ih>0cala. Florida,
on and after Nay 9. 1914, copies OF
which may be obtained from the ar
chitects by making deposit for same
AT their office IN Ocala, Florida Bids
may be made for either the erection
OF said addition, or the plumbing OF
same, separately, or bids may be
made for both Jointly. A deposit in
the form of certified check in the
sum Of five per cent of the amount
accompany SdCu DGU
The said board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Bids should
be mailed to J. H. Brinson, secre-
tary, Ocala, Florida.
The Board of Public Instruction for
the County Of Marion, State OF
Florida. BY j. H. Brinson,
5-6-tf Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
COUGHED FOR THREE YEARS

Il am lover Of your godsend to
humanity and science. Your medi-
cine, DR.. Kings New Discovery cur
ed cough of three years standing"
says Jennie Flemming of New Dover,
Ohio. Have you an annoying cough?
Is it stubborn and won't yield to
treatment? Get a so cent bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery today.
What it did for Jennie Flemming it
will do for you, no matter how stub
born you cough may be. 1t stops a
cough and stops throat and lung
trouble. Relief or money back soc
and 81 at your druggist. Bucklen' s
Arnica Salve for pimples. ad /
dly wed-thur-fri and wkly
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
MARION COUNTY DIRECTORY

Judge Circuit Court-W. S. Bull
ock, Ocala.
Clerk Circuit Court-P. H. Nugent
Ocala.
Sheriff.. P. Galloway. Ocala.
Tax Collector-W. L. Colbert
Ocala.
Tax Assessor-Alfred Aver, Ocala.
Treasurer-John NJ. Graham
Ocala.
Surveyor-W. A. Moorhead, Ocala.
Judge of Prouate-Wm. E. Smith,
Ocala.
County missioners-C. Carmi.
chael. Ocala; J. w. Davis. Summer
field; " T. Henderson. Lynne; D. G.
WatkilI-. Dunnellon; Walter Luf-
man, Spar.
Board Public Ir"truction--J. -.
Brinson. Superintendent. Ocala. r.
r. Bitch. Biitchton: J. S. GTautham.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
ID. G. Watkins

l am a candidate for reelection to
the office of county commissioner of
district No. 2, Marion county. !
went into Office without any strings
the people according to my own way
of thinking. If l should be elected
again to this Office, l shall serve the
people as a whole without fear or ia
vor, and will not be governed or
controlled by any one, ring or fac
ton. Soliciting your appreciated
vote, am, Yours very truly,
D. G. Watkins
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
HUN"S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio.
We the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fl
nancially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm.
National Bank OF Commerce,
Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
~ directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testi-
monialS sent free. Price Is cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. Adv
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
CHILD CROSS? FEVERISH? SICK!

A cross, peevish. listless child.
with coated tongue, pale, doesn't
sleep; eats sometimes very little,
then again ravenously: sour stom-
ach with diarrhoea; grinds teeth
while asleep, and starts up with ter
ror-all suggest a worm KILLER
something that expells worms, and
almost every child has them. Kick
apoo Worm Killer is needed. Get a
box today. Start at once. You
won't have to coax. as kickapoo
Worm Killer is a candy CONNECTION.
Expels the worms, the cause of your
child's trouble. ad 4
dly wed-thur-fri and wkly
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
CAN'T EAT? NO
APPETITE?

A treatment of Electric Bitters
increases your appetite; stops indi-
gestion; you can eat everything. A
real spring tonic for liver, kidney
and stomach troubles. Cieanses
your whole system and you feel fine.
Electric Bitters did more for Mr.
T. d. PEBBLES stomach troubles than
any medicine he ever tried. Get a
bottle today. soc and 81 at your
druggist. Bucklen's Arnica Salve for
eczema. ad 2
dly wed-thur-fri and wkly
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08

nounce myself 2 candidate for the
Office OF tax collector OF Marion
county, subject 70 the will OF the
voters OF the primary election 20 be
held on June ?, 1914.
II elected ! promise TO give unre-
hitting attention 20 the duties OF the
Office. with constant determination
az all times 10 be in communication
the office. ". ". Stripping.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
THE METROPOLITAN
SAVINGS BANK

This bank is always open until 8
o'clock in the evening on Saturdays
and Mondays; on other days of the
week it closes at o'clock in the aft
ernoon. The bank will observe all
legal holidays, both state and ma
tional, and will remain closed on
those days.
George Giles, President.
Frank P Gadson, Cashier. 3-19-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
w. j. Crosby

To the Democratic Voters of Mar
ion County: l am candidate for
member of the House of Representa-
tives, from our county, in the next
legislature, and subject to your de-
cision at the polls in the democratic
primary June End, 1914.
Very respectfully,
Citra, Fla. w. J. Crosby,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
COMMISSIONER FIRST DISTRICT
Ed, Carmichael

Ell. CarHlICnaeI
To the Democratic Voters of Mar
ion County: l desire to announce
my candidacy for reelection to the
position of county commissioner for
the first district Of this county, SUBJ
ject to the action of the primary. My
past record in this Office is before
you and l trust it is such as meets
your approval.
G.. (Ed.) Carmichael.
Ocala, Fla. March 81, 1914. dly
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
ID. III. Baker

l am candidate for the office of
state senator, twentieth senatorial
district of Florida, comprising the
counties Of Marion and Sumter, sub
ject to the action OF the democratic
primary to be held June End, 1911.
The voters can best Judge by my
past record how | can serve them in
future. d. H. Baker.
Orange Home, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
WOCPING COUGH

About ayear ago my three boys
had whooping cough and | found
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the on
ly one that would relieve their cough
ing and whooping spells, l continued
this treatment and was surprised to
find that it cured the disease in very
short time writes Mrs. Archie
Dalrymple, Crooksville, Ohio. For
sale by all dealers. Adv
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-08
SICK HEADACHE

Mrs. A. L. Luckie, East Roches-
ter, y. Y, was a victim of sick head
ache and dependency, caused by a
badly weakened and debilitated con-
dition Of her stomach, when she be-
gan taking Chamberlain's Tablets.
She says, Il found them pleasant to
take, also mild and effective. In a
few weeks time was restored to my
former good health" For sale by
all dealers. Adv.