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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-16
CAT FIGHT ON SUNDAY
A FEATURE OF INTEREST

Americas is famous with the blind
tigers and wildcat" whiskey but a
real wildcat is something of an unus-
ual attraction, and when a huge cata-
mount from the Businesses Of Mucka-
lee swamp trotted past the postoffice
Sunday afternoon there was a STAN
pede among the "Johnnies" assembl I'd
near the artesian we'll The cat, evil
IDENTIFY driven by>hunger from the
swamp, had taken refuge under the
dwelling of Mr.. Robert English on
Lee street, where the chase started
SUNDAY evening. By the time the cat
reached a point opposite Bethel church
near the we'll a crowd of several hun
dred people were in pursuit, including
Fireman Nailor with his huge bull
dog. The canine made dash for the
feline from the woodbine and in ten
seconds the catastrophe ended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-16
STABILITY WILL
FOLLOW OPENING
COTTON MARKET
AFTER LONG CLOSE, BUSINESS IS
RESUMED THIS MORNING

Americas cotton foctors welcomed
this morning the receipt of the first
cotton market reports from the New
York and New Orleans exchanges since
the sudden closing of those institutions
in August last, resulting from the out
break Of war and general market de-
mobilization. The first quotations,
those of today, are about as expected,
January options being quoted on the
opening at 7.73 cents and December
options at 7.45. The opening of the
exchanges, an end long desired by cot
ton men of Americas as throughout
the South, will have the effect of af-
fording settled, stable market and
basis of values and will improve con-
ditions considerably. Americas fac
tors look for an advance in values
very soon to an extent at least, as the
result of the re-opening of the cotton
exchanges. There was very little de-
mand for cotton this morning, none
of the local dealers experiencing any
difficulty in supplying all the lower
grade staple that might be wanted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-16
TEXAS COURT FREES
|NNES AND HIS WIFE
(By Associated Press.)

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov 16.-At
the conclusion Of the testimony in the
case of Victor lines and his wife, on
trial here for murder, the presiding
Judge today instructed the jury to re-
turn a verdict of not guilty, the evil
dence failing to sustain the allegations
of the indictment.
Innes and wife were released from
custody shortly after the jury had
written its verdict, and are now quar-
tered in a hotel here. Mrs. Innes is
said to be suffering from nervous
breakdown, the strain of the trial be-
ing a terrible strain upon her deli
cate physique.
Innes and wife, it will be recalled
were arrested saveral months ago at
Eugene, Ore, on a charge of murder,
Texas grand jury, having indicted
the two in connection with the strange
disappearance of Mrs. Eloise helms
Dennis and Miss Beatric helms, for
merly residents of Atlanta, Ca The
charge agains lines and his wife has
been vigorously prosecuted by broth
er of Mrs Dennis, and much publicity
has been given the case by newspapers
throughout the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. SLAPPEY
WAS HELD ON SUNDAY

The funeral of Mrs. Mamie English
Slappey, who passed away Saturday
evening at her residence near Ander-
sonville, was conducted Sunday after
noon and largely attended by relatives
and friends of the deceased, several
going from Americas to join in this
final sad tribute. Mrs. Slappey had
been i'll for long while and her death
was not unexpected Her husband
and two small children survive her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-16
UNCLE SAM KEEPS
SECRET JOHN BULL
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D c., Nov. 16.-The
United States government had known
officially for two weeks of. the destruc-
ton of the British dreadnaught Auda-
cious by mine off the Irish coast, but
kept the information secret at the re-
quest of the British government, is the
substance of an announcement Civ
en- out at the state department this
morning.
The Audacious, which is officially
rated as the third largest battleship in
the British navy, and which was con-
sidered match for any warship
af1oat, went down in sight of passen-
gers and crew on the White Star i12er
Olympic, but by energetic work the
British naval authorities succeeded in
keeping the accident from becoming
publicly known, until the Associated
Press gave the fact to the public. Up
on the sinking of the Audacious being
announced by this organization, the
British admiralty promptly admitted
the loss of the big battleship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-16
Mr.. RAYMUND DANIEL
RESIGNS As EDITOR
SUCCESSOR WILL BE ELECTED IN
THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

VALDOSTA, Ga, Nov. 16.-Raymund
Daniel has resigned as editor of The
Valdosta Times, effective Saturday,
November IA.
Mr.. Daniel will return to metropol-
itan newspaper work in Atlanta.
The successor to Mr.. Daniel has
not yet been named.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-16
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THE WEATHER

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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
REPUBLICANS GAIN
IN MANY PLACES

In Tuesdays elections the republic
cans made sweeping gains throughout
the country. In New York Charles
S. Whitman. republican, defeated Gov.
Glynn. democrat, by at least 10000.
In Pennsylvania Senator Boise PEN
rose scored an overwhelming victory.
Martin G. Brumbaugh. republican, is
elected governor. In Ohio there is a
bare possibility that Gov. Cox, demo-
crat, will be reelected, but the vote
is SC close that 1t will require the
Official count to decide the election.
The prohibition issue was lost in that
state. In Massachusetts Gov. Walsh,
democrat, has been reelected In
Illinois former Speaker Cannon las
been elected to the house. Tie pro-
gressive party candidates were gwen
but slight support in any section of
the country. The democrats still have
majority, greatly reduced, in the
lower house of congress, while in the
senate there will be little, if any
change
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
WATAUCA.

Watauga, Nov. Miss Matte
Thompson, of this place, and Mr..
Pruit, of Greeneville, were married
at Johnson City few days ago and
have gone to Greeneville to reside
Mrs. ]. F. Robertson died last Tues
day, after a lingering illness. The
remains were inferred Wednesday at
the King graveyard. Mr.. Robertson
is superintendent of the Sunday
school of the M. e. church, south, at
this place, but has been living at
Johnson City. where Mrs. Robertson
died.
Misses Beulah and Laura CmIer
gave party at their home here in
honor Of their guest, Miss Polly Alli--
son, of New Bethel. Sullivan county.
Miss Polly Allison, of New Bethel,
after visit to the Misses Cooper at
this place, has returned hcme.
j. G. Buchanan. of Unicoi, was here
this week to organize a lodge Of the
Patriotic Sons of America.
Mrs. Sam Atkins and little son, OF
Morristown, have been visiting rela-
tives here this week.
Mrs. w. B. Reynolds and daughter.
Anna Belle, spent Thursday evening
at Johnson City.
Miss Gwendoline Wallace gave Hal
lowe'en party to her young friends
Saturday night
Charles Maryland, of Knoxville, was
here Monday on business.
Charles Cox. of Jonesboro, was here
Friday on business.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
6 aME OF NOTED
CHARACTERS.

The hostess told Us thai the answers
to the questions on our papers were
all well known personages in history,
politics, literature and art; ancient and
modern. The initial letters begin
words that give clew to identity. A
certain time is allotted for discs> ering
and putting down the full names A
pr ~ is awardeG f,r The best list. Have
the slips typeW riiten with spaces left
b low each ques ION:
Americ 5 Liberalor (Ahraham Lin.
clln).
His Union's Guardian Hiram Ulys-
Sc, GRANT,.
Governed Wisely George Washing
to,).
Won Santiago's Siege winfield
Scott Schley)
Was MarryIed (WilI:am Mckinley
Governed CAulitusl! Grover Cleve,
lance
The II, uphriaer (T ,odore Roosevelt
Overcnme BonaI.srte lotto Bis
marck)
Was Ever Grea, (Wiiliam Ewart
Glsds,ont)
Eccrnl L. and Poetic Edgar Allen
Pee
oh Mat Humor (OIi,er Wendell
Hnlme>)
Rrnow, ed With Essays ralph
Waldo E,nerson)
Merry Tramp MARK Twain)
Jolly Keen Joker Jerome X. Je-
rom
A cunning Detective "a Conan
Doyle
Wizard Story Teller walter Scoti)
Suffrage Before All (Susan b. An
lhony).
For Every Woman Frances e. vii.
lard.
The Astonishing Electrician (rhom.
as A. Edison)
Amiabie Croesus ANDREW Carnegie)
Inimitable Pianist (Ignace Padere-
wski)
Mighty Artist (Michael Angelo.
Wonderful Sapience WIN. Shakes
peare)
Admired Poet (Alex Pope.
Rustic Bard Robert Burns).
Terrible Complainer Thomas Ca. :
lyle.
Clever Delineatof (Charles Dickens)
Famous Darkey (Fred'k Douglass).
Original, Witty, Humorous 70. w.
Holiness.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
DISTRIBUTION OF PIE
is NOW THE SUBJECT

Already A. L. Todd is being mem
toned as the speaker of the senate.
but so far no one has been suggested
as speaker of the house. 1t is b.
lieved that w. NJ. Stanton, of Shelby.
can secure this place if he desires it.
Stewart Towe, Nashville newspaper
man, is said to have the WEIGH sup
port for clerk of the senate. Charles
C. Cason will harly have opposition
as a candidate for clerk of the house,
and John D. Green will be candidate
for assistant clerk The old time
democratic caucus will determine the
bestowal of offices, and the return to
the old custom is being heralded with
pleasure by the democrats. With a
comptroller and state treasurer to be
elected the interest now centers on
the democratic legislature. Only three
candidates have been seriously men
toned in connection with these places,
these being ]. H. Creath, of Memphis,
Tor treasurer, and Alex BarthelI and
Claude Williams, of Nashville, for
comptroller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
THE MOTHERS OF MEN.

The bravest battle that ever was
fought!
Shall | tell you where and when?
On the maps of the world you will
find it not
IT'S fought by the mothers of men.
Nay, not with cannon or battle shot,
With sword or nobler pen!
Nay, not with eloquent words or
thought
From mouths of wonderful men.
But deep in the walled-up woman,s
heart
OF woman that would not yield.
But bravely, silently, bore her part
Lo, there is that battlefield!
No marshalling troops, no bivouac
song,
No banner to CLEAN and wave;
But, oh, their battles, they last
r'rC4n babyhood to the grave.
Yet faithful still as bridge of stars.
She fights in her walled-up town
Fights on and on in endless wars,
Then, unseen, silently goes down.
Oh, we with banners and battle shot.
And soldiers to shout and praise,
tell you the kingliest victories
fought
We're fought in those silent ways.
On, spotless woman in a world of
shame,
With silent and silent scOrn
Go back to God as white as Won
came
The kingliest warriors born!
Joaquin Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
SHELBY COUNTY GIVES
RYE 10000 MAJORITY.

Memphis. Nov. S.-Shelby county
democrats today responded to the
call and rolled up sweeping majority
for Gen. Thomas C. Bye and the demo-
cratic ticket from top to bottom.
Gen. Rye carried the county by
about 10000 votes. In the country
precincts he ran far ahead of the
Burrow-Williams vote in August, and
in some precincts outdistanced the
republican candidate by a heavier
vote than the democratic leaders pre-
dicted.
In the city the vote was light until
o'clock; in fact. it was estimated at
5 o'clock that not more than 1900
votes had been polled in the nine
three country and city precincts. But
from until there was a rush in
the city and several thousand votes
were polled.
George N. WEIGH, democratic nomi-
nee for railroad commissioner, ran
with Rye practically everywhere, al
though W. G. Sadler, republican can
didate, did not keep up with Hooper
in the country districts. Welch car
ried the county precincts by 1000
votes, which is about the Rye major
ity there.
There was, of course, no interest
in the race between Mcclellan and
his socialist opponent for congress,
and none between the legislative can
didates and their socialist opponents.
The democratic nominees for the leg
islature, knowing that their election
was certain, pulled off their coats
and went to work for Rye and WEIGH.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
DISCOVERS MICROBE
THAT CAUSES GANGRINE.

Paris, NOV. "a microbe which
causes gangrine in bullet and shrapnel
wounds has been discovered by Doc
tors James Scarlet and Georges Des-
Jardins of the American ambulance
service. After much experimentation
on horses and guinea pigs, serum
is now being prepared by DR.. lienri
Weisberg, of the Pasteur institute
The discovery is expected in medi-
cal circles to have worldwide i'm
portance. The serum is being inject
ed into patients on the battlefield in
the early stages of infection, obyiat-
ing amputation and preventing great
loss of life
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
BY
GOV. -ELECT RYE

Nashville, Nov. 4-Governor-elect
Tom c. Rye made the following state
ment Wednesday night just before
/ leaving for his home where he re-
sumes Immediately his official duties
as attorney-general: =
Il am deeply sensible of the honor
and distinction that have been con-
ferred upon me by the manhood of
Tennessee, and / am profoundly
grateful to a generous sovereignty
for their expressions of confidence as
recorded in their verdict on November
third
at shall be my humble endeavor
and is my heartfelt desire, that as
governor of all the people, may so
conduct myself and administer the af-
fairs they have committed to my
keeping as to merit and hold this
posed in me.
my cup of happiness is filled to
Overlooking" a
Following a parade through the
principal streets of the city the long
procession of automobiles that met
General Rye at the station, assembled
in front of the Maxwell House this
afternoon. The goYernor-elect was
escorted to the balcony of the Max
well House. The crowd demanded a
speech of the successful candidate
and as he appeared tremendous
cheer greeted him. On one side of
the candidate was Senator Lea, and
on the other Mayor Hilary Howse,
and Alex Barthell.
Gen. Rye was introduced by Sena-
tor Luke Lea, who said: This is
the greatest triumph since the civil
civil war-a greater triumph for the
state than for Tom Rye himself. 1t
is an endorsement of the greatest liv-
ing Woodrow Wilson. l pre-
sent Governor Rye"
Some time after the democratic
convention had held its convention at
Nashville" said Gen. Rye, "a certain
gentleman opened his campaign in
Africa and said that the democratic
form were both joke. The people
of Tennessee, however, can always
appreciate a joke. have carried Ten
nessee and Africa and brother Hooper
nd hn InhncnniIIa
Mayor Howse was then introduced
to the audience and said among other
things: Il thank God that the city
administration is going to have peace
for the next two years"
GeoAge WEIGH also responded brief
ly and Joseph w. Byrns was then
called upon for few words. Luke
Lea closed with a short address.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
CONTEST FOR A
TRIMBLE PARTY.

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been used with success:
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ner u'pichiI rEce. so that young
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her way along the sidewalk !; she stun
bled and 49,. AID Turned back in
despair. "Will you show me short
..... )" she said Ia a mar close by.
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can we not. ...... the crowd in some
way?n He shook his head and 1880.
his brow, and he could plainly see that
her temper was becoming. -. J. The
girl had a ........ little figure and q
pretty ...... Her tashing .........
-. two Words showed him that
she was in earnest.
"Why hurry" he said. 'sSir.' she
retorted, "you do not Ia under.
stand must cook the dinner and. !.
the meat" Then he noticed that she
carried market basket "My name
is Augustus, !" he said, s.and mine is
Sally" she replied. LET me carly
your basket and .... 1t down en-
the sidewa X. This experience would
make $50. for story" he said, and
she, noticing rent in his umbrella,
remarked, 81 ........ in time saves
nine.n He soon proposed marriage and
asked her If she would ...... his socks
and ........ his clothes. "Come" he
said, "to minister, who will ........
u ut once, for We can get through TIE
crowd now. Let's ..... across the
street"
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cut, waist, staying, shirt, puckered,
ruffied, trim, face, eyelet, seam, haste
gusset, (Gus-sel), material, stitch,
darn, mend, join and run.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
SALVAGE GOODS.

BY C. r. Frazier, Chief Clerk.
Salvage goods are the ''leavings" Of
fire. storm or other act Of Provi-
dence, which are merchantabie, and
may include any class OF commodity.
What we are particularly interested
in. are stocks of food-handling estab-
lishments. such as grocery stores, etc.
In grocery stocks, the chief "leav-
ings" are canned and package goods.
They may or may not be damaged,
but in any event they find market
among certain class of trade re-
curing cheap goods, and are often
sold without labels, so that the pur-
chaser has not the least idea OF what
he is getting. Beans, potatoes, toma-
toes. picked pig feet or what not
all go alike.
The department of food and drugs
does not condemn the sale OF salvage
goods when properly handled. but 1t
does wish however to call attention
to few precautions to be. taken by
the purchaser, as well as the seller.
The average merchant OF the. state
is, no doubt, by this time. familiar
with what the Pure Food laws re-
quire. He knows that he is required
to sell only those materials which
are fit for human food and that he
should not sell goods for something
other than what they are. He should
not sell old stock for new stock
damaged stock for stock In good con-
dition, and so on.
All salvage goods should be care
fully gone over and anything which
is liable to contain poisonous sub
stances, as in the case Of package
goods where water has penetrated the
package and carried with It coloring
matter from the label. canned goods
with the can leaking. ETC., should not
go upon the market.
Merchants selling salvage stocks
should so inform their trade, and the
purchaser who knowingly uses sal
wage goods should exercise ordinary
care IN making his purchases,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
ROSE INSECTS.

Rose bushes are becoming highly
infested with plant lice, and should be
sprayed at once with strong solution
of soap and tobacco,
The Rose-chafer will be recognized
as the yellowish-brown beetle about
one-half inch in length. This insect
frequents the blooms and causes them
to fall quickly. When feasible this in.
sect should be picked or shaken off
into pan or sieve and destroyed. A
strong solution of Aresenate of Lead
will also be found helpful; pounds to
SO gallons of water.
A rose disease known as Coniothy.
rum is getting scattered in some OF
the Southern States. This disease may
be recognized by darkish brown
spot occurring on the steem, increas.
ing in area, until 1t completely girdles
and kills all of the stem above the af-
fected area Two reports of this dis
ease have come to the writer during
the past month. 1t is hoped that per
sons noticing this disease will send
specimens, that a knowledge of the
distribution of this rose disease may
be known. The best advice that can
be given regarding the treatment is
that of pruning out the affected canes
as far as it may be possible, and spray
ing the remainder OF the bushes with
some standard fungicide such as Bor'
deaux Mixture or lime-sulphur solution
properly diluted. The best time to take
action against this disease is while the
roses are dormant, as much stronger
spraying mixture may be used at that
time.-G. NJ, Bentley, Tennessee Elk
pertinent Station.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
APPLE CROP OF TENNESSEE

APPLE CROP OF TENNESSEE.
&c. A. Keffer, University Of Tennes-
see.)
The United States Department OF
Agriculture estimates the apple crop
of Tennessee for 1914 at 100000
bushels. 1t is safe to say that not
more than $4,000 bushels of this great
crop would bring top prices in the
great market centers. Very few or
chards In Tennessee receive system
attic care-tillage, fertilizing, pruning
and spraying Without regular care
there can be no substantial profits IL
apple growing The few commercial
orchards that receive intelligent at
tention are making money for their
owners. If Tennessee apple growers
would give their apple trees the care
that the orchards of Oregon and Wash
ington get as matter Of course, this
state would have nationwide repu-
tation for producing high favored and
high colored fruit.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
HERALD COURIER
SOCIAL ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Muse will go
to Johnson City Monday to spend the
winter with their son, Mr.. J. A. Muse
and Mrs. Muse.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Wolfe, of Dun
cannon, Va, who haye been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Powers, viii go
to Johnson City today to be the guests
of friends.
Misses Ella Burrow and Mary Chill
dress are guests of General and Mrs.
James p. Taylor at their country
home on Chuckey river. near Jones'
boro. On their return they will visit
friends at Jonesboro and Johnson
City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
BONEHEAD PLAYS THAT
MADE ELECTION DAY 1890.

Where are the women going to-"
Said Files-on-Parade;
They're going to the voting booths. /"
The big policeman said.
why are they SO smartly dressed ~
Said Files-on-P Parade;
They hold receptions at the polls"
The big policeman said.
For the women are receiving and
they're casting votes today,
serving tea in pretty gowns
of mauve and silver gray,
And they're buying votes with tickets
10 nearby matinee,
For that's the way they work It in the
morning"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
MRS. ]. D. PORTER DEAD.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. AIRS. j.
D. Porter, widow of the late Governor
James d. Porter, of Tennessee, died
at 1925 o'clock this morning at the
home of her daughter here, where she
had resided since the death of Gov
Porter in 1912. Mrs. Porter was born
the daughter of General and Mrs. John
H. Dunlap in 1882, and married Gov.
Porter in 1851. The body will be ship
ped to Paris, Tenn, tonight for inter-
ment in the same grave with the late
husband
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05
MISSISSIPPI POSSE
LYNCHES A NEGRO.

Memphis. Nov. AFTER taking
Tom Burns, negro, from a deputy
sheriff who was escorting to the Jail
at fernando, Miss, posse of ten
men lynched the negro from the Horn
lake road bridge at the Tennessee
Mississippi state line early yesterday.
The negro was arrested for an alleg-
ed murderous assault on T. B. Miller,
a merchant, at Whitehaven on Satur-
day night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-11-05

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any
cas- OF catarrh that can not be cured by Halls
oatarrh Cure f. J. CHENEY & co.
Toledo, Ohio.
we, the undersigned, have known F. j. Cheney
tor the last fifteen years. and believe him perfect
~ honorable in all business transactions and f.
nancally able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. National Bank Of Commerce
Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs
cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Take Hans Family Pills for constipation.