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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
MACHINE owners
FAVOR FIGHTING
AUTOMOBILE LAW
issue CALL FOR A MELTING
viii Make a Test Case of
Tag Law

Americus automobile owners are, in
fact, going to make a test case of the
new tag law" which is a S. hold-up
they think, and to the end of making
a legal test of this unjust and discrim-
mating measure for digging up cash
at the expense of car owners, they are
invited to meet, en- masse, at the
courthouse at 9 O'clock this morning.
Well known lawyers favor the move
ment of resisting the annual S. tag
tax as do 600 Americus car owners
of every avocation. The mass meet
ing this morning will discuss the al
legged hold-up and determine action in
the premises. So far only dozen or
two car owners here have paid the
new squeeze" and several hundred
others propose fighting it. AS evidence
Of the general resistance of this S.
taX-to be paid every year--if the mo-
torists fall for it, it may be said that
less than one-third of the car owners
in Georgia have paid the tax. Sum
ter's six hundred, like the horoes
of Balaklava, will put up a finish fight
and with different result from that at
tanned by Britain's braves. Come 20
the courthouse meeting at 9 o'clock. :
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
REVIVAL SERVICES At
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

DR.. A. A. Little, of Atlanta, reached
Americus yesterday afternoon and
preached at both the afternoon SER
vices at the Presbyterian church. There
was a splendid attendance of members
and others. DR.. Little's first sermon
was a very practical one on the com
mand Of the Lord BE ye doers 0:
the word, and not hearers only; de-
ceiving your own selves"
There will be three services daily.
At $50 a. m, sunrise prayer ser
vice; at p. m. and 1880 p. m, preach
ing services.
The people of Americus have a
great opportunity presented to them to
hear a successful pastor present prac-
tical messages from Gods word. A
cordial invitation is extended TO all to
be present at the services
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
DEATH CLAIMED
FORMER AMERICUS
LADY YESTERDAY
DIED AT FORT Mill S. C
As Mrs. Crook, Was Well
Known Here

Relatives in Americus, until recent
ly her home, were apprised yesterday
of the death of Mrs. Oscar Jones, which
occurred at her home in Fort Mill, 3.
c., and followed a brief illness. Mrs.
Jones was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
c. P. Crook, of Americus, who came
here several years since from Fort
Mill A few weeks since Miss Crook
visited relatives at her former Caro-
lima hcme, and it was there that she
became a bride She was about twen-
ty-eight years of age, and had many
friends in Americus who will Learn
with deep regret of her death. She is
survived by her parents and by tive
brothers, Messrs. WIN. and Elmore
Crook, recent residents here. The fun
eral will take place today at Fort
Mill, S. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
COLLEGE GIVEN
REGULAR AMOUNT
STATE TREASURY
CHECK FOR $1,000 Rendered
By Third District Agricultural
College

Another cool thousand dollars drop
ped into the Golfers OF the Third Dis
trict Agricultural college in Americus
yesterday. This is the usual annual
appropriation made by the state, and
all of the eleven district colleges re-
oeive a similar amount Supt. John
NJ. Collum, of the Third District COL
lege, can find many places in which 10
use the 81 900 sent the Americus school
and would gladly take care OF other
appropriations. The Americus college
is in fine condition with every dormi-
tory crowded and other applicants
seeking admission there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
SHOOTIST FINED
monday MORNING
RECORDER COURT
$4,000 OR SIX MONTHS
Another Charge is Waiting in
State Court

A. G. Abbott, the white man charged
with being drunk and disorderly and
having made a pistol target of So
plate glass window in Hooks Phar-
macy, was fined $50 with the alterna-
tive of a term of six months on the
county gang in the recorders court
yesterday. Abbott had not paid the
fine at noon, and was still reposing in
the cooler, though it is quite likely
that the fine will sooh be paid Abbott,
who is an employe of the county, will
answer several charges in Judge Har-
per's court, including those of carry
ing a pistol and shooting in the public
highway The lives of several people
We're endangered when Abbott intro
duced the Texas Cowboy Glide" en-
Lamar street by shooting up that To-
cality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
this WEDDING ON SUNDAY
A SURPRISE TO Friends

The marriage on Sunday afternoon
of Miss Sarah Jane Frazier and Nj.
James Nj. Johnson, came in the ma
ture of a surprise when announced in
Americus yesterday The wedding
took place at the residence Of the
bride, near Leslie, and was witnessed
by members of both families and many
friends. Mr.. Johnson, who is wealthy
farmer of Sumter, owns a handsome
home on the Leslie road, and there he
took his fair bride yesterday to re-
ceive the congratulations of friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB DE-
STROYED BY FIRE MONDAY
MORNING WHILE OCCUPANTS
ARE ALL ASLEEP
Several Bodies Are
Lost in The Ruins
Dozens Jump From Windows to GrOI'nd
and Escape With Broken Legs and
Minor Injuries

st. Louis, March Six men are
known to be dead, dozens OF others
are believed to have been burned to
death, and two score were seriously
injured in a fire which early today de-
stroyed the seven-story building hous-
ing the Missouri Athletic club and
the Boatmans Bank, at Fourth street
and Washington avenue.
The exact number of dead in the
ruins of the magnificent club house
may not be known for several days.
officers of the club differ as to the
number of persons in the building
when the fire alarm was given. Esti-
mates of the missing vary between Is
and 1OO
One hundred and thirty-five per-
sons were registered at the club last
night. How many were in the build
ing at the time of the fire is net
known. Of those who fere in the
club 35 have been accounted for.
The victims whose dead bodies have
bean recovered are:
John Martin Hickey, of St. Paul,
Mimi; James Riley, and four unidenti-
fed men.
The property damage is estimated
at more than $1,OOO0O0. In the
vaults of the bank, covered by the
ruins, are more than $1,O0O,O0O in cur
rency, and $4,000 in coin. At day
light only part of the front and rear
walls remained. The roof had caved
in, carrying several floors with it, ana
the side walls had collapsed from the
roof to the ground floor, which is oc-
cupied by the bank.
When the firemen arrived flames
were shooting out of the roof and all
the windows above the second floor.
Men were jumping from windows or
climbing down ropes made of bed
clothes.
More than dozen jumped several
stories to roofs of adjoining buildings
and suffered broken legs or less seri-
our injuries. Those who escaped un-
hurt, ran about the streets in night
clothes, apparently frenzied, until they
were forcibly carried into neighbor-
ing hotels.
The fire fighters repeatedly lodged
Cne falling wall, only to find them
selves under another tottering mass Of
granite and brick. Theodore Levy, of
Louisville, KY, clung to window sill
until both hands we're scorched almost
DldCh. just dS ne avs dDOuJ W let SO
a fireman grabbed him about the waist
and carried him down ladder. Levy
said two of the men who had been
killed, jumped from the window to
which he had clung. AS walls and
floors collapsed they sent showers Of
huge embers onto roofs OF neighbor-
ing buildings, and for time threaten
ed to- cause a general conflagration in
the heart of the retail district. All
firt fighting apparatus in the city was
brought to the scene
Rober c. Magill manager of the
club, and his wife, were aroused by
the smoke They discovered the fire
in the dining room on the third floor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
NEW SENATOR READS LONG LIST
OF MURDERED AMERICANS AND
OTHER FOREIGNERS
Wants Army and Nauy ~
To Enter Old Me1ics
Would Call on Law Abiding Citizens
of WarIike Republic to Help Protect
Foreigners

Washington, D. c., March 9. - Spe-
ciiic charges that more than one hum
dred Americans and other foreigners
have been killed, murdered or OUT
ragged during the last three years Of
revolution in Mexico were laid befores
the senate today by Senator Fall, rel
publican, of New Mexico, in a speech.
in which he urged armed Intervention.
not for war, but for protection of.
noncombatants-an assailed the ad Z
ministration policy.
Senator Falls list gave nacms, dates
and circumstances, and was gathered
from his own sources.
Secretary Bryan, when he heard Of.
Senator Falls charges said he would
make no statement until he had read
all OF the senator's speech.
Urging the use Of The army and navy
Of the United States for 7. eteetian Of
Americans and other foreigners
Mexico, Senator Fall addressed the sem
ate
With the solemn declaration that
we do not war upon the Mexican ma
ton nor people" said Senator Fail.
that it is not our purpose, to acqui -e
territory, and an invitation to the
masses of the Mexican people to co
operate with us, we should immedi-
ately direct the use Of the land AMI
naval forces Of this government for
the protection of our citizens and
other foreigners in Mexico, and
lend their assistance to the restora-
ton of order and maintenance Of
peace in that unhappy country.
Il might cite authority after au-
thority and pile precedent upon pre-
cedent as justification under inter
national law for such action, but
will only read from the message If
the martyred Mckinley, with only the
suggestion that we insert the name
Mexico in lieu of that of Cuba or
Spain"
Quoting Mckinley, he said:
1t is not to be forgotten that dur
ing the last few months the relationsN
of the United Safes has virtually
been one of friendly Intervention iii
many ways, each not of itself con-
elusive, but all tending to the exer-s
tion of a potential influence toward
an ultimate pacific result, just and
honorable to all interests concerned.
The spirit of all our acts, hitherto has
been an earnest, unselfish desire for
peace and prosperity in Cuba, unfair
nished by differences between as
and Spain, and unstained by the
blood of American citizens.
"'The forcible Intervention of the
United States as a neutral to stop the
war according to the large dictatess
of humanity and following many his i
torical precedents where neighboring 4
states have interfered to check the
hopeless acrifices of life by intsrna-
cine conflicts beyond their borders. is
iustifiable on rational grounds. Il In
wolves, however, hostile constraint
upon both the parties to the contest
as well to enforce truce as to guide
the eventual setlemen." y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
ASSOCIATION
MEETS THIS AFTERNOON

Mrs. c. c. Hawkins will entertain the
Hospital association at their regular
monthly meeting this afternoon at her
residence on College street The meet
ing will be called to order at $3.50
o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10

AL the men had tickets to Selma.
They made no resistance when con
fronted by the officers weapons and
went peacefully to the police station.
Then came the unloading of the ex-
plosives. First came the heavy pistols
then about one hundred rounds of am
munition. Carried next to one of the
prisoners naked breast was a pint bot
tie eff nitroglycerine, enough to blow
up the city hall The usefulness of
soup" is hampered when it is not
kept warm so it was necessary to carry
the explosive Were it would not get
cold.
1t is believed that these fellows blew
the bank safe at Warwick, below Amer
icus. few days ago. 1t is also sus-
pected that they may be train robbers
who held up the Southern railway train
near Birmingham last week, securing
a very large amount. A reward of $5,-
900 is offered for the road agents who
held up the mail train, and if this gang
are the guilty parties Conductor Hur-
ley will share in the rewarS. Bank
robberies at other points may also be
traced to this bunch of suspects.
The men told the police that they
were in Americus last Thursday, hav-
ing been delayed here five hours be-
cause of a freight wreck in the Central
railway yards. They went from Amer
cus to Albany and thence to Lum J.
kin on the Seaboard, where they fell
under Cap" Hurleys eagle eye and
we're promptly harpooned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
TEXAS RANGERS DID
NOT CROSS THE BORDER.

Austin, Tex, March S.-Texas
= Rangers did not cross the Mexican =
border, nor participate in the ex-
petition by which Clemente Vag-
ara's body was secretly exhumed >
= from an Hidalgo, Mexico, cemetery,
and deposited by persons as yet
unidentified on the Texas side of
= the Rio Grande before daylight on
> Sunday morning.
This was the official version OF
the Vegara incident from state
y capitol sources today. This version
war born out by dispatches from
Laredo, Texas, tAe nearest point
+ to Hidalgo, where investigation
Guild be made and transmitted by
*wire.
y = y
Austin, Tex, March 9.-Texas rang
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10

To Capt. Hollis E. Hurley, Of Ameri-
Gus, an done of the Seaboard's best
known conductors, has just won fo-
himself merited praise in having effect
ed the capture of four alleged profess
sional cracksmen-safe blowers who
evidently rank high in their class,
Judging from the burglar outfit found
concealed upon the person of each
yeggman, all of finest manufacture, TO
say nothing of great rolls Of money
found concealed upon them; some of it
torn, or probably blown in two in the
blast of some bank vault recently.
Capt Hurley had never seen any of
the men before, although they wer9
recent visitors in Americus, but he
suspected from their appearance and
stealthy movement that they were
crooks of the highest professional
class.
Capt. Hurley's passenger train left
Americus for Montgomery shortly af-
ter midnight, and at Lumpkin two of
the gang got aboard and took seats
apart At Louvale, seven miles west,
two others boarded the train. None OF
the four spoke to the others and all,
apparently, were strangers. They were
also strangers" to Capt Hurley, who
knows every man in Stewart county,
where they took the train, and he>won-
dared who the rough-looking fellows
could be.
He suspected them to be crooks, and
confided his belief to the baggageman.
He also kept an eagle eye upon them,
particularly when each man pulled out
q huhh VI HIpllcyB huSn vi II III 9oc
bills, and paid cash fares.
Twenty miles out of Montgomery,
Deputy Sheriff Frizzell boarded the
train at his home and the conductor
quickly told the officer of his we'll
founded suspicious Both walked back
and took a glimpse of the suspects,
all of whom were sleeping soundly. 1t
was a noticeable fact that none of the
four carried even a suitcase, their
bulky appearance showing that all If
their baggage" was buckled around
them. All inquired of Capt Hurley if
his train would catch the train for
Selma, leaving Montgomery near II
o'clock.
Sheriff Frizzell wired ahead for Off
GERS to meet the Seaboard train at
Montgomery, but only one policeman
showed up. The men left the coach in
pairs, with Frizzell and the policeman
following one pair, whom they later
arrested. The two others went their
way When searched at the police
barracks the burglars outfit, pistols
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10

tional border into Mexico, disinterred
the body of Clemente vergara, Texas
ranchman, in the Hidalgo cemetery,
and returned to American soil.
Governor Colquitt, who was recent
ly refused permission by the state de-
partment to send the rangers across
the Rio Grande to pursue the alleged
slayers of Vergara, tonight would not
comment on the incident or say wheth-
er Captain Saunders and his troop act
ed under instructions from him.
We wanted Vargara's body to de-
termine the manner of his death, and
we have it, said the governor tersely,
and added, some people may call this
an invasion, but 1t was not"
The official report of Captain Saun-
ders on the incident was given out by
the executive department. 1t said sim
ply:
q proceeded to Hidalgo, secured
Vsrgara's body and returned it to
Laredo"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
D. A. R. CHAPTER
MEETS TODAY

The local Daughters of the American
Revolution chapter will meet this
morning at 1O:3O o'clock with Mrs.
Ivey on College street A full attend
ance is urged to be present
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
SIX KILLED, 70 INJURED
IN BIG ST. LOUIS FIRE
HOLLIS HURLEY IN ROLL OF SLEUTH
ROUNDS UP GANG OF YEGGMEN

AMERCUS RAILWAY CONDUCTOR QUARTETTE OF CRACKS
MEN AND NOTIFIES OFFICERS-MEN WERE HEAVILY ARMED
CARRIED COMPLETE BURGLARS OUTFIT-BELIEVED
PROFESSIONAL SAFE BLOWERS LARGE REWARD MAY BE
THE PRICE THEIR CAPTURE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10

Before seeking their own safety, they
rushed up and down the halls waking
guests. Both were badly burned.
The telephone operator, a boy, re =.
mained at his post on the ground floor,
even after the fireman began pouring
water into the building. Many of the
guests credited their escape to him.
At o'clock this morning, -four
hours after the fire had been discov~
cred, the blaze was believed to have
been under control. Half an hour later
however, the boilers in the basement
began to explode, and for the first
time the firemen under orders of their
chief, withdrew from the street i'm
mediately in front of the building. 1t
was feared the last two remaining
walls would collapse and bury them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10
SENATOR FALL OF new MEXICG !
DEMANDS NEXIC INTERVENTION
RANGERS CHARGE ACROSS
MEXICAN BORDER FOR BODY

CORPSE OF THE AMERICAN RANCHMAN BURIED,
WAS DISINTERRED BY THE RANGERS COLQUITT DE-
CLINES TO DISCUSS THE RAID REFUSES TO
ORDERED RANGERS BORDER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10

and money, the tools being the finest
made, caused a sensation, and Chief of
Police Taylor sent a special detail OF
policemen and detectives to search for
Capt. Hurley and request that he as
sist in finding the other crooks who
had gone about town.
Capt Hurley readily accompanied
the police detail and at the union de-
pot pointed the suspects out to Chief
Taylor Hurley recognized the pair
easily, despite the fact that they had
changed clothes. One of them attempt
ed to shoot Chief Taylor, who, however,
was quicker with his gun.
Surrender, or I will shoot said
the officer, and the crook handed over
his gun, one of the finest the police
there had ever seen.
Following is a partial list of some
g'e articles taken from the four
men:
One pint bottle filled with nitrogly
cerine, one bottle of fuses, six batter
les for starting electrically controlled
explosions, six steel wedges for start
ing cracks in safe doors, two rubber
cloths for carrying explosives, one
complete set of safe opening tools, one
bunch of skeleton keys, four cakes CT
soap for use in safe blowing operations,
two brushes used in cleaning safe
cracks, four 44-calibre Colt pistols,
about 200 cartridges, one quart of
corn whiskey, four compasses, one
5000 in minor currency and change,
one stick dynamite, about 20 dynamite
caps, one pair of heavy leather auto
mobile gloves, rolls of rope, strands
Of wire. cord. rags, etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-10

Austin, Tex, March 9.-Texas rang
ers Sunday night crossed the interna-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-15
RAIN FAILS To
DAMAGE WHEAT
Opening of Wheat Market Is
Followed by Decline;
Corn Is Higher.

Chicago III. June 15.-Wheat weakened
today on account OF reports that rain IN
Kansas had not reached that part OF the
state where the harvest Is in progress. and
that no harm had resulted The opening.
which ranged from a shade off to = 20 p C
up was followed By a moderate general
decline.
The close was steady. 4 20 &c net lower
Corn advanced. owing TO unfavorabla
weather in Argentine. Prices started IN
changed TO Ac higher. and after a slight
reaction continued 70 climb.
The close was weak at ss 70 &c net de-
cline
Oats were upheld by the strength OF corn
In provisions hardening tendency de-
veloped. the outcome Of nrmness In the hog
market
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-15
MONEY AND METALS
NV YORK MARKET


CBy Associated Pressl
New York. June 15.-Call money. firmer,
- 2 .; ruling rate, 2 closing. z OH
Time loans. stronger so days. 23i OH. 90
days "a; six months. 81.
Mercantile paper. 81 ga
Commercial bills. 4. S. :.
Bar silver. S. p.
Mexican dollars a.
Government bonds. steaL--
Railroad bonds regular.
Lead. dull ass pass
Spelter, quiet sos G515.
Copper, quiet spot and August 123Tz o
1s.sTlz-
Tin. weak spot, S2975G s025: August.
offered az 80 371z
Iron. quiet No / Northern 1A75R15. %
No northern 1870 q 1890; No I Southern.
14l5 1875 80. Southern, 1850 115.00.
London Metals Market
London, Eng June -15--Following were
the quotations in the London metals mar
ket today Lead dull, fl9. So. dc; spelter
1885. SO; futures. E12S. SIS iron. Cleveland
warrants, ISL. 81 2. do
st. Louis sDelter.
St Louis no. June 15.-Lear dull. 3. so q
ass; spelter quiet As2is GAs5-
THE LOCAL MARKET
Mexican currency, 90 s.
Mexican pesos OF Pazo buying price, 40
villa currency CEl Paso buying price) %:
new villa currency 2Sizs Carranza cur
FL Paso smeltsr Quotations.
Corrected Daily
Bar silver. 561.
Pig lead. $50
Copper wire bars 13.T0
Lead L0ndoul E19. SIC. df.
Weekly Averages
douglas Shelter QuOtatioaa)
Copper. 1G7L
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-15
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
WAS NOT GOING TO TELL

While putting on his shirt SATURDAY.
afternoon Joe Webster. son Of Mrs
Emma Webster. county probation offi-
Ger, was accidentally shot through the
ueshy part of his right arm. The acct
dent happened. at the ranger caun at
Asleta- Joe's companion was holding
~ rifle when IL was accidentally
discharged. Joe and his brother
sherman. returned to the citv on the
lnterurban. The BOYS were not going 70
tell anyone about the shooting but the
blood from the wound dyed Joe's shirt
he was sent TO the emergency hospital
at the police station
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-15
ODD FELLOWS WILL
DECIDE ON BUILDING

Odd Fellows win decide on plaus
for the new $4,000 Odd Fellows build
ing at a meeting TO be held Monday
evening at the temporary hall on san
Francisco street The building com
mittee will submit plans from the 10
cal architects for the building and q
final selection viii then be made. The
building is TO be erected on the corner
Of Santa Fe and Franklin streets. fust
west of Cleveland square. and viii have
an assembly hall as a feature Of the
huLllLnE.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-15
DEATHS AND BURIALs
MISS HELEN DROWN.

Miss Helen Brown. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs II. Z. Brown. Of 622 North
Fl Paso street, died Monday morning
at a local hospital She was about Il
wears old, and her death was caused
by heart failure. She had been i'll for
several weeks, and was taken to the
hospital the last Of the week. The
funeral arrangements have not been
completed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-15

The funeral services Of Mrs. Mabel
Escontrias, wife Of a. A. Escontrias
We're held FROM the chapel at 7OS North
stanton street Sunday afternoon ar
$50 o'clock Rev c. Wesley WebdeII
conducted the services and Mrs Leila
q. Moore and AIRS. w n. Howe sang.
The body was inferred in Ever=reen
cemetery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-15
Grain and Provisions

Chicago Grain. Close.
Wheat-July. 81 sept, s.
Corn-July. 70a; Sept. SIS.
OatH-July. $50 Sept. 50.
Chicago Provisions. Close.
Pork-July, $500: Sept. S20-25
Lard-July. S1015; Sept, S105L
Ribs-Juiy. $780, Sept. F1L52
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-15
JULIO EsC0NTnIAs's Funeral.

The funeral service of Julio Escon.
trlas, who killed himself Thursday
night. was held Monday morning from
the chapel az EOS North Stanton street
The burial was in Concordia cemetery.