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Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04
PARTY OF 100 DRAGS
RIVER TWO DAYS IN
VAIN SEARCH FOR BODY

Dalton, Ca, April 3.--A searchins
party from Murray county reached
Beaverdale this county this morning
after a fruitless two-days search for
the body Of Mack Johnson, prominent
farmer and saw mill man who was
Tuesday morning carried over the da'1
at Gregory's mill in a rowboat and
drowned when the boat capsiled Mile
after mile Of Conasauga river was
dragged. There are more than 100
men in the party looking for the body.
Mr.. Johnson was a prominent farmer
of Bradley county, Tenn, and was
operating a saw mill in Cisco, Murray
county. He was 33 years old and was
prominent in secret order work.
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04
Sn1ithUiUe
Especial to Times-Recorder)

Smithville, Ga, April 3.-Mlss RUBY
Coultrin, of Albany. is the guest for a
few days OF Miss Agnes Wells.
Mrs. Fletcher Bush, OF Columbus
has returned home, after a visit of
several weeks to her daughter, Mrs.
h B. West.
Miss Alice Melton, of Dawson, is the
guest this week of Miss Mary Ansley.
Messrs. B. 1. McKenney, R. S. Will
liams and w. H. Turner attended tde
shriners Convention in Albany last
Thursday.
Mrs. C. G. Gonokee has returned
from visit to relatives in Ocala, Fla.
Mrs. Curtis Dixon and Miss Susie
Lunsford were hostesses to the En
broidery Club Friday afternoon at the
home of the latter.
Messrs. ]. F. and T. J. Johnson, os
Atlanta, were guests of relatives here
several days last week
Miss Kate Kirby, of Americus, was
Sunday visitor, the guest of Miss
Jennie Lou Orr
Mrs. W. D. Wells is visiting he,
granddaughter, Mrs c. w Chance,
in Macon this week.
Mrs. Maria Butner, after short Wis
it to Mrs. B. l. McKenney, has return
ed to her home in Albany.
Mrs. Walter Jennings, of Macon.
spent the weekend here, the guest of
Mrs. Maggie McManus.
Mr.. Jennings Clark, Of Ashburn, was
avisitor here Wednesday.
Messrs. G. w. Chance and E M. Nc
Afee spent Sunday in Macon, woing I'D
in the latters car.
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04

One 3piece mahogany parlor suit $4,000, worth $65
One 3-piece mahogany parlor suit $3OOO worth $4,000
One large Early English 3pece suit $780, worth $1,000
One fmed oak 3-piece suit, $4,000 worth 5000.
One Early English piece suit 5000, worth $4,000.
One large solid mahogany china cabinet $45 OO worth SoOOO
One mahogany veneered china cabinet $780, worth S30OO
One Apiece solid mahogany dining suit S/0UU worth
$4,000
One Apiece solid mahogany dining suit $2250O, worth
$32500.
One Apiece quarered oak dining room suit $4,000 worth
$780,
One mahogany hall rack, $1,000. worth 5000.
One golden oak hall rack $780, worth $4,000.
One mahogany chforobe $1,000. worth 5000.
One mahogany chifonier, $3000 worth 5000.
One mahogany chifonier. 500, worth $500
One oak chifonier, $4.00, worth $24.00.
One genuine 3pece leather pao suit black $65.OO worth
$4,000
Two ladies golden oak writing desks $1,000 and $50 each
worth $l5 90 and $3.50 respectively.
One lady mahogany writing desk 90, worth $500
One ady Early English writing desk SIS 90. worth $500
Two mahogany music cabinets $500 and $780, worth $3.50
and SIS 90 respectively.
One solid mahogany dressing table $500 worth $3.50
One golden quartered oak dressing table $780, worth $500
& Brass pedestal stands ST. 90 worth S. co.
IL Brass umbrella stands, ST go, worth $3.50
coal vase $500, worth $500
6 coal vases $500 each worth $4.00
Favorite steel range, $1,000. worth 5000.
Fayorie cast range, $35 co. worth $4,000.
One6 golden oak double felt top desk $780, worth $500
One Aft golden oak single felt top desk $l40O worth $500
One Oft golden oak standing desk $780, worth $1,000
Two golden oak roll top desks $1,000 each worth $3.50
Baskets at cost Pictures at cost
Odd pieces of dropped patterns dinner and below
Cheva Mirror oak standing Frame SIS 90, worth $2500
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04
GIRL ABDUCTED
TELLS RESCUERS
THRILLING STORY
WAS IMPRISONED IN GARAGE
By CdptOFS Who Carried Her
Away

New York, April 3.-Sixteen-year
old Jessie Wood returned to her home
in Ridgefield Park, N. J., tonight as
quietly as she left it last night, wheD
she walked out hauess and disappear
ed, arousing the townspeople to the
extent that the school she attended
WAS closed today so pupils might search
for her The girl is a daughter of Per-
cy L. Wood, head bookkeeper in the
Corn Exchange bank in this city. She
had been worrying over school exanl-
nations that were to have been held
today.
Miss Wood walked unaccompanied
down the road tonight and entered her
home and went to her room. There it
appeared for time, according 70
friends of the family that she did no,
comprehend tnat she mad been away
and her family thought she was suffer
ing from aphasia.
Physicians were summoned and the
girl became hysterical and declared sl
had been kidnapped by two men, near
her home Her story was that she he /
been taken to New York in an auto
mobile, kept in a garage over night
and that she escaped this morning AMI
made her way back to Ridgefeld Park
: policeman giving her money for he-
fare. The police have begun no invea-
tigation, as far as is known, and the
family regards the incident as close J.
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04
DENTIST SUED BY
PATIENT HE HURT

Atlanta, April because a DENTS.
bored hole in his tongue, with little
steel drill, Henry Berg is SUNG th4
rractioner for $4,000
Berg says the dentist was drilling
on one Of his teeth when an lnterrup
ton occurred and the dentist, still
drilling, looed the other way, with tn.
result that the drill lodged over into
his tongue and just kept ON drilling.
In addition to the $4,000 fol pain and
anguish, Berk asks $50 back which ne
paid the dentist for the work, and $40
fer loss of time while he was recover
ing.
Berg's tongue will be offered as ex,
hibit A to the jury when the case
Genes to trial
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04
FINANCIAL EXPERT
WILL VISIT SUM-
TER THIS MONTH

Especial to Americus Times-Recorder,,
Washington, April 3.-Mr. Gordon
G. Singleton of Georgia, special agent
of the Bureau of the Census, Depart
ment OF Commerce, left hera yester-
day for southwest Georgia to begin tho
collection of data On wealth, debt and
taxation His work will be part of an
enormous investigation which the Bu-
reau of the Census has undertaken with
the intention of compiling statistics to
show the relation of wealth and de?,t
to taxation in all parts of the United
States.
The investigation is being followed
with more than usual interest because
it treats of subject that touches the
pocketbooks of every taxpayer. The
figures will be compiled by counties,
so that residents of every part of the
country can see how their tax rate
compares with that of other sections
in which wealth and debt conditions
are similar.
The Bureau of the Census has Ian
out an itinerary for Mr.. Singleton
which will take him to every import
ant town in southwest Georgia. His
Investigations will require more than
six months and may not be completed
within ten months.
Two other special agants have been
assigned to Georgia. c. c. Slater, OF
Savannah will devote his time to
southeast Georgia, Col. Martin, of Ell
berton, will cover the northeast sec
ton of the state Mr.. Singleton was
assigned to the southwest because Of
his wide acquaintance in tina; section
He has been in Washington only a
short time since completing an i'm
portant investigation in the Middle
West.
Amnog the counties in which MI
Singleton will conduct his mvestiga-
tions are Dougherty, Lee, Terrel!
Randolph, Clay, Quitman, Stewart
Webster, Sumter, Schley, Macon, tayl-
or, Dooly, Crisp, Turner and Ben
Hill.
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04

Other paints are found wanting
when weighed in the balance with
DAVIS 100 PER CENT PURE PAINT.
For Sale by J. w. Harris.
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04
$4,000 IN SIX DAYS
IS SLOGAN FOR DUBLIN

Dublin, Ca, April 3-The Dublin
chamber Of commerce workers, who
have been making a campaign of the
city in order to raise the suggested
slogan of Six Thousand Dollars in Sil
Lays" have in the past three days rails
ed $1,000, which gives three days t.
raise $4,000.
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04

For further information apply to "A
P. Everett, Local Agent, AmsricH6
Ga; c. W. Small, Div. Pass AN
Savannah, Ca; G. 3. RYAN, G. p. A.
Jorfolk, Va. advt
Americus times-recorder., 1914-04-04

Leave Americus for Richland, Co
lumbus, Dawson, Albany and intsrma
diRts points
1905 q. N.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
DR.. ANDERSON ON
MEXICAN SITUATION

What Aiis Mexico?" Is the SUBJ
ject Of an address to be delivered to-
night in the auditorium Of the Nichol-
son school by DIR. ID. r. Anderson, pro-
pessor of history in Richmond college.
Professor Anderson is thoroughly
conversant with his topic. having made
an extensive study of Mexico and her
existing conditions, and large at
tendance is expected at the lecture,
which is the fourth OF series on cur
rent events and civic topics To be de-
IHered al the school during the
present term.
After February ist the social work
at Nicholson will be broadened to in
clnde an evening reading and recrea-
zion room and a sewing class The
boys attending the night school have
worked faithfully ell the fall to make
tables for the reading room.
The school board has recognized the
urgent need for additional school ia
e;il!ties for Fulton and has recommend
ed TO the city council an appropriation
Sufficiently large to purchase "a new
lot for an anditiunai school and the
people believe that the finance CON-
mittee will act on the school boards
Recommendation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
WIFE BREAKS
WITH NEW-THOUGHT HUBBY

NEW YORK, in. 1.-THE break
between Or. Julia Seton Sears. head
of what she declares Is the original
New Thought church, and her hus-
band. Frank w. Sears, leader of
another creed, which Is also called the
New Thought church, both of which
are opponents of harmony, is soon to
lead to the courts, according to DR.
Sears. herself
She said today that she will shortly
start divorce proceedings against her
husband, naming young woman
member OF his church as the CO.
respondent
This action by DIR. Sears, which she
said has been contemplated for some
time. was fastened, she explained to-
day, by an incident that took place
last night at the service OF her hus-
bands New Thought church in
Aeolian hall, after Mr.. Sears had Of
ficiated at a New Thought marriage.
Air Sears asked, after the ceremony.
If there were any questions, and a
woman in the gallery put this one:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
COMMITTEES GET
LITTLE WORK DONE
SEVERAL MEET AND DISCUSS
MATTERS OF MINOR
IMPORTANCE.

Council committees yesterday after
noon did very little so far as matters
Of public interest were concerned, but
the street committee assembled, with
Mr.. Powers In the chair. and dis
cussed several questions OF minor i'm
portance.
And the council committee on ufil-
tiles. also with Mr.. Powers in the
chair, after discussing many SIN al
matters. and the question as to the
opening of Sheppard and Taylor
streets. acting upon the suggestion
Of the city attorney. agreed that under
the prevailing condition OF things the
question should come up at the next
meeting, after the annual appropria-
ton shall have been made.
The finance committee will meet
tomorrow night at o'clock to con-
slider the proposition presented by the
administrative board concerning the
wants Of the departments under the
control of that body. These wants
embrace what is needed In the water,
gas, electric. street cleaning, city en-
cheering, city home and all debart-
ments other than the departments OF
fire, police and health.
Chairman Atkinson. or the claims
committee, has called that commit
tee to meet thi safternoon at o'clock
to discuss q number of small n1attsw.
The board OF aldermen will meet
tonight in regular session. The only
thing of general interest to be consid-
cred will be the city hospital propo-
sition, as adopted by common council
as it was sent to that body by the ad-
ministrative board.
The general impression is that the
action OF the common council will be
approved by the board of aldermen
tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
PETERSBURG c. Of c.
WILL MEET TONIGHT
ANNUAL BUSINESS SESSION WILL
DE FOLLOWED BY
BANQUET.

PETERSBURG, VA Jan. 12.--The
annual meeting of the Petersburg
chamber of commerce will be held to-
night at A. =. Hill camp hall. where
tho Ieporte al the officers, WHY be Rear9
and officers will be elected for the
coming year. The business session Will
he followed by banquet at the STRAIT
ford, at which speeches by which the
city may profit during the coming year
will be heard
At the banquet the principal speaker
will be oliver j. Sands. of Richmond
who will talk on the subject of the
new currency bill, and who VIII tell
of the work that is being done by Rich
mond in effort to secure one of the
regional reserve banks,
Several other speakers will be heard
among them Walter Edward Harris
editor of the Richmond Evening jour
nal, and the Petersburg ndex-Appeal
who will show how Petersburg will
receive benefits through the establish
ment Of reserve bank in Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13

Has a married. man. who is not
free. and Is living illegally with
another woman, any right to teach
harmony"
Mr.. Sears replied that II they were
inharmoniously mated under the law
Of God. they would be in sin IL they
continued to live together
How the incident hasfened her pro-
ceedure DIR. Sears explained by say
ing that she hoped to avoid publicity
in the matter. but under the circum-
stances she decided to 20 right ahead
with the suit. Both DR.. Sears and
her husband declared that they did
not know the identity of the CUES
toner, the latter adding that the wo-
man was stranger to his services.
When Mr.. Sears was asked about
his wife's allegations, he denied any
wrongdoing. and declared the charges
false. He said that he knew nothing
about divorce suit, adding:
las far as the God made law In con-
cerned, I am unmarried. AS far as
the man made law is concerned am
a married man."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
TO COMPLETE WORK
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page)
ditions OF freedom. Legitimate bust
ness will move of more quickly. and
make greater strides. the earlier its
emancipation liz complete.
Waiting 70 Be Free.
ut II waiting to be freed from the
domination of monopoly. It is better
for all legitimate business interests.
1t IL better for the country that busi-
ness should continue to mark time
a little while longer II need be, than
that the corporate monopoly inter-
ests should be granted a continuance.
1t is better to apply the remedy now
than to permit the disease to run on"
The president will have many other
problems to take up with his cabinet
after he gets back into harness tomor-
row. Among thenf viii be the selec-
ton of comptroller Of the currency
the members Of the federal reserve
board and the, formulation OF q re-
organization plan for tho government
OF the Panama canal some.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
GIBBONS DEFEATS
BOB N 'A[L|STEA
RIGHT HOOK TO JAW KNOCKS
OUT CALIFORNIAN IN SEVENTH
ROUND.

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-Mike Glib
bons, the st. Paul wizard. though out
weighed by nearly eight pounds, took
a step nearer the lniddleweight cham
pionship when he knocked out Bob
McAllister, of San Francisco. in the
seventh round in Madison Square
Garden tonight. The end came when
er and with long left hand, had been
subjecting Gibbons to many light taps
in the face. The Caiifornian's de-
fensive tactics had apparently bother
ed the st. Paul boxer, too, but when
the gong changed for the seventh
round. Gibbons. who had carefully
solved his man. cut loose with q fear
full attack. He paid no heed to Nc
Allister's jabs, but just tore In like q
wildcat He landed a great right
hand hook on the Jaw that clearly
staggered the native son.
McAllister steadied himself for an
other attack and received q lightning
left under the ear The Califonian's
legs shook. and Gibbons rushed again,
fairly bewildering McAllister. who was
game, however, and tried vainly to
fight back with his harmless tAbs, and
hooks.
Was on tho Ropes.
Another hook on the Jaw wobbled
McAllister and he CROPPED for the
ropes. AS Gibbons dashed In With an
other volley of srnashcA into which ne
put all the strength q his command.
on to save himsek Gibbons, with
both hands free. punched him In the
stomach, and under the jaw with
merciless pugnacity. McAllister throw
his arms around Mikes waist and
chung to him like q drowning man.
Gibbons appealed to Referee William
jon to break the clinch. and as the
latter did so. Mike drove = powerful
right to the chin and left to the pit
Of the stomach. McAilister's knees
gave way and he sank to the floor, the
blood flowing from his nose and
mouth. The referee counted ten and
IT was all over. Gibbons helped job
and others to carry the beaten Call
fornian to his corner. where the lat
ter soon revived, and wondered what
had happened
Large Crowd Out.
Nearly ten thousand persons saw
the scrap. and went away convinced
that Gibbons is the leading contender
for the title held by George Chip, Of
Pittsburg.
McAllister's cleverness was offset by
Gibbons punching and generalnhip.
The Californian boxed prettily. while
Gibbons was learning his style, but
that was all AS soon n the st. Paul
man decided to go in McAllister did
not stand ghost Of chance. Glib
bons disproved tho assertion that he
never did like punishment, by taking
countless blows IN the face and body.
He planned his line of attack with
evident care and thought, and when
the time came for him to demonstrate
Just what he could do he was there
with bells On, McAllister was simply
outfouEht and outpunched, and az
neHvy hitting, when Accurately de-
ltvered. generally Wins, Gibbons car
ried on the honors n the most impress
aiye manner. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13

Bfien01er- General Bliss. commanding
IL san Antonio, and from Major Nc
Nance, In charge Of the army patro
- Preside, represented the situation
~ serious. requiring an Immediate de-
rls1on ~ to what was 10 be done witf
tie refuEceA
General Bliss suggested that the
refugees might be sent 70 Fort Rose
crAnA at San Diego, California il Is
possible, but not probable, that this
suggestion may be approved later. For
the present they will go to Fort Bliss
Mo3or McNamec's latest report in
dicRted that small attachments OF
federal soldiers are still being round
ed up in the district about Preside.
Besides the soldiers, and the women
and children. the American troops now
have in charge more than one thous-
and horses. taken from the federais-
and quantities of arms and auaEnuni-
ton. including several field pieces. All
the property will be retained In
definitely by the United States forces.
Army officers here today were
doubtful about Villa making very
rapid progress toward Mexico City IN
the immediate future.
Villas forces are now divided be
tween Juarez, Chihuahua, and Ojiraga,
with the principal body of troops at
The last named place. concentration
OF these three bodies is expected by
observers here. probably at Chihuahua
and then IL is believed he will m re
south and attempt FIRST TO dislodge the
federais from Torreon. According to
meaxre reports received here the
revoiuttonists already held several
towns In the vicinity of Torreon, and
stand a good chance OF taking the
city. 1t Is pointed out, however, thar
In recent years. no northern reFoin-
tionary force has ever accomplished
much i'm the south.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
WITHDRAWAL OF WHITE
CONTINUED from First Page.)

AJAX twenty minutes to address the
caucus and that during his talk he
would bring evidence to show just
how his opponent stood in the ranks
Of the Democrats.
The Proper Thing.
Now that this withdrawing buh-
noas has got started. and seems to be
the proper thing to do. let me have
the pleasure OF announcing that | arm
out OF the race for the speakership."
said Major James N. Stubbs OF Glou
cester, as ne discussed the speaker
ship and the many retrements by
men who were certain OF winning n
month ago, less certain since they
came here and who have surrendered
completely since they have gottel
their ears to the ground Major
Stubbs continued:
II learned that my friend, Mr.. Cox,
had such a lead that II would be i'm
possible for me to catch him, and /
thought that the proper thing to do
was to let him have the honor. Ii
In all right And really, to tell the
truth. did not have anything like
the show that some Of my friends
tried to make me believe that ! had.
80, fellow citizens. | want TO say
thank you for your support ano
beg permission to be allowed tos serve
my people as best ] may. as ! have
peen doing for To- these many yea s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
HARRY R. HOUSTON
CAUCUS CHAIRMAN

Harry r. Houston, of Hampton.
who is to be the chairman Of the
house caucus, Is In the city and was
last evening in the lobby at Murphys
Mr.. Houston is having easy sailing
for his am bition---the cfairmanship--
and will have several persons to Sec
ond his nomination. IT Ia expected
that r. w. Milstead. of Newport News,
next door to Hampton will make the
nominating speech. and there will fol-
low a series of seconding speeches
which Will make the waikin ring and
will show the oratorical ability of
the young lawmakers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
rnE RICHMOND v1neIN1As-ruEs DAY JANUARY - l.l4
QUARREL, OVER SUPPER;
BARBER SHOOTS WIFE
Ollie L. Pinchback of Swansboro Fires Ball Into Spouses
Shoulder and Flees From Home. Later Sunenders
Himself at Third Police Station.

alleged to have gone to his home and
found his wife had retired. Mrs. Pinch
back said she had been sick all day
and had done the best she could to-
wards preparing supper for him.
Argument over supper followed and
il Is said II became SO heated that
the husband drew his revolver from
under his pillow and pulled the trig-
ger. The ball struck her on the right
shoulder.
Neighbors heard her scream and
rushed into the house. They found
Mrs. Pinchback lying on the floor
writhing in pain from the wound.
They summoned medical aid. The
wound liz not a serious one.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
TREHY GOT $4,000
FROM CLERkSH|P
WILL FILE HIS REPORT THIS
MORNING WITH THE
SENATE.

James Trehy, clerk of court for Nor
folk, has arrived in Richmond with
his report on gross receipts and ex~
penditures of his Office during the past
year. The report Will be submitted to
the senate clerk today. According to
Mr.. TTehy. the net receipts for the
year will be from $12 200 to sis.aoo.
Mr.. Trehy last night declared that
he had not obtained the clerkship of
the Norfolk court In any fraudulent
manner and he was sure that the trial
of the contest of the election would
end In his favor. g
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
vrsna. Bureau, MecA
been i'll at his home. is recovering
Chief Ragland suffered a serious at
tack of the grippe.
CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

PETERSBURG. VA. Jan. Ito sue
coed Hon. p. HI. Drewry. State sena-
tor from Petersburg and Dinwiddie. as
president of the Petersburg club. e. c..
Kent, prominent business man Of this
city. was tonight elected president.
Other officers were elected.
Arthur Kyle Davis. president Of the
Southern Female college. was made
vice-president. and Wallace D. Blanks,
assistant cashier of the American bank,
Was made SECRETARY. other oticers
were reelected
Reports made by the officers of the
club showed that 1t has had a sue
cessful year.