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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

me mine of the Johnson Coal com
pLny' ~ west Wheeling. which was the
scene OF much disorder the last weeL
7 ssumed operations yesterday morning
mere being no trouble OF any Kind al
tle Hlht. there were many men about
the mine. but deputy sherfffg 49, -
hand TO keep the peace ''
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

James Weatherston OF this city YES
tcrday accepted the agency Of Tho Nan
pthsee Lumber and Manufacturing com
psny Tor this vicinity to sell the silos
winch are manufactured by the firm. Mr.
Weatherston already has several orders
boxed and viii no doubt have several
more as the concern manufacturers only
the best ''
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

ne entire hre department was call,
Sut yesterday morning at I1.I5 tl,s~k
by an alarm from box 20, where a yIfrnt
biAze was discovered on the root OF IN.
mouse occupied by harry Johnson on
tinguishcd with the use Z chemfcsIs
ana the damage will be slight
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20
Programs Rsnderad

IN most OF the rooms OF the hubble
schools yesterday afternoon short pro-
krAn were rendered ON the occasion OF
W ashlngton's birthday. owing 70 the
TACT that the holiday falls on Monday
most or the schools OF the state rele-
DRAFTED yesterday afternoon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

This afternoon In tne room OF the
b1uGeport Hardware company at the
enue the members Of the Twentieth Cen
fury Marthas Will hold a market The
Ianles VIII have a fine line OF home
hlsae cakes, pies. bread and pastry on
saIe curing the afternoon and eYeninr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20
Washington elrthdaY Social.

Spangler woman's Relief Corps will
entertain with Washington birthday
social in o. u. A. VI. hall this evening
During the evening a silver Offering
viii be taken and refreshments win
be served. The following program
win be rendered:
A foup uutAs
..-- Mrs. Arthur and Wilma Strahl
Song. ..........-.....M Mary Campbell
Star Spangled Banner" $500.
$500. Helen and Catherine Grafton
Vocal duet .................
....... Esther and Beatrice Alther
Story OF the Hatchet. Sarah Fitton
song. .................G Gordon Wilson
Old-Time Melodies Faye Thompson
DOny warden ....-.. Esther Fttton
Duet. .. Misses Lilies and Jones
Funeral Probably Sunday.
The funeral Of the late Peter Cor
aon. who died suddenly Thrsday even
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

vs.. r.. C1Idu go ard vs.. a. Merritt two
~ Tho members Of tho board Of rdurH-
Iun uf Wheeling township attended a
Joint meeting ~ the township and vil-
.HEa. held ut So Clalrsyiue on Thur
rnF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

Rev. Beighcy, 81 Harmony. Pa, will
nave charge Of the services at 81. John.
German Lutheran church tomorrow
morning ana evening. Sunday school
VIII be held at 3.l5 with tierman rsr-
vices at 10 80 o'clock. Junior Luther
League will meet at 1889 and EugItsh
serNLcos Will BE- hold AZ 4 30 u,cl..c.-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20
Seven Traln Rldern.

Dectives johnson and McGary ar
rested seven train riders on the Balti-
more and Ohio yesterday. They we're
arraigued before Squire Mason and
fined SO and costs each. The bunch
was taken 20 Zanesville workhOuse
yesterday fternOOn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

Roy. George Eizor viii haze -hargs
or the Fel vices 81 the city Gospel Mis-
sion on south FOURTH stree. this even.
ing and 30 doubt q large crowu will be
~ attendance large dcieEtti 30 from
Kay land ara '.rfu Run will attend the
services Sur aN school will be n.Id ~
o'clock tomorrow Afternoon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20
WIN EntertaIn Friends.

This evening. at her home on Grav-
81 I'M. Miss Ella Ault will entertain
a large party OF friends. The evening
VIII be spent in various social diver
sions. and luncheon will be served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

The grounds in am around the Lin
WOOD cemetery association and wit
hesses. some time ago the Association
itleI a gumage suit against the LorAin
ines ines UT VIII be heard In the near fu-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

Mr. and Mrs william Lodge ana
dauEhfor. Carrie and FrnHd1auFhfrr
virginia FIfHHrr. spent Sabbath win
thcir daughter Mrs '0rwin Cunard. and
family
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20
c. A. HOUSE 1so5-7-s-11 MARKET STREET

Gertrude Kahl was held yesterday
form the home OF her parents. air.
and Mrs. John Kahl. of Nineteenth
street. interment was made in Rose
Hill cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

quick Jerk on the lines. the horse reared
on It's mind feet just as the truck whiz-
- Dg. PERSONS standing on the corner
eNPected 70 see both Of the horses
kllled. owing TO the fact that the alarm
- stem Is out forder and the whistle
alarm Is turned IN vi
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20
GAINESVILLE

BARNE,sNGLLE, O. Fcb Is.-oaIte a
are dcleEaIon from Cambridge came
over mug scay evening % hear Evangc-
Ast IA Ialcs who Is cuuduStlnr meet
ings az the first Methodist church sin
ecre ana earnest Mr. la Maucc and ME
Assistants are accorrf ulfshlrsr Il ,s0r5,t.r-
ful amount Of GOOD IN our little city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

servedfro m five 20 eight O'Clock after
which the bazaar viii be held
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

Jim Mongini. OF this city. indicted
Tor cutting with intent TO kill a fell
low countryman, whose case was
scheduled for trial yesterday at st.
Clairsyille. did not come up as the
man jumped his bond. Efforts to
locate him proved useless as the man
had left for parts unknown.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20
Speaking of the Auto-piano, Known and
Recognized as the Great International Player Piano

We now have an electric auto player just received that
qures no attention but to start and stop u
sit down dinner and without giving the
most delightful music all through the dinner hou-Drop
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

l. f Moore shipped "a coop OF fancy
Golden MFuudufto chickens tU Lone Da.
Poultry Yards lu Wheeling ON Tuesday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20
We Regard a Patron OF This Store
As a Good Attorney Does His Client

He not only endeavo his gets in but
keep him from getting
1t our constant aim to sell only player pianos give
ene Saacuon but in event should
this of hundred pianos of different
makes and styles is at without penny
chase have
Whether you bank president
whistle or an Auto-piano entitled cordially
courteous
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

Mr and Mrs tshln Lodge OF near
Fast NIrhhrd. visited uu sabbath with
bis brother. Milford Lodge and family.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

ed u was decided as soon as a charter
from Inc state could he secured the Or
gtnlzatlon would be completed and be-
come effective. We feel very sorry thar
the Wheeling Creek Valley has alwavs
been noted FOR quiet. peacheful. In-
abiding community. but owing 10 the
expectations that have been committed
OF late, ~ seems necessary for the pro
done
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

The Modern W1odrEn OF America VIII
hold Hu important meeting iu their hall
on Hanover street fhia evening
a large crowd attended the special
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

Kahl Funeral Held.
Funeral services for the late Miss
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-20

-Peok's Bad by viii b. the Attrar-
uon AZ the opera house saturday matt
nee and night High class singing and
eAnelnE an cEoud clean comedy are e
feature OF the Francis Musical COMEDY
SeGpany. Also two reels Of good Pie
lures are shown each evening
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
COURT RESUMES
WITH CRIMINAL
CASES ON TRIAL
BUSY SESSION WITH THE JAIL
BIRDS BEGAN TODAY.

In Superior court this morning,
Judge 2. A. Littlejohn entered upon
the trial of cases upon the criminal
docket, and a busy week with the
jail-birds is assured. While the Grim
inal docket for this term is not as
heavy as in other years, there are
quite number of felony cases, in
cluding several negro killings, to be
investigated, and the session will con
tinue through the week, if not for d
longer time. The grand jury has re-
turned a number of indictments, but
all of these of misdemeanor nature
will doubtless be transferred later to
the city court. The grand jury has
practically completed its labors for
the term and will, probably, adjourn
sine die this week.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
BICYCLES AND
HAMM0CK5 ARE
ROBBERS LOOT

Americus homes are being raidec
just now by class of thieves who
confine their operations largely to the
Iooting of front yards and verandahs,
and hammocks, rubber hose and bicy-
cles are especially favored by the mid
night marauders. Last night a new
hammock was stolen from the resi-
dence of Mrs. E. P. Morgan on College
street, the thief walking boldly up on
the front porch and taking the ham
mock from it's fastenings. A bicycle
was stolen Saturday night from the
front of CIark's store, near the Sea-
board depot, while other simila:
thefts may be expected where bicycles
are left on the lawn of homes, or on
verandahs. New lawn hose is also
highly priced by the thieves, espec-
tally when it is carelessly left at
tached to the lawn hydrant.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
RICHMOND AGAIN
HEADQUARTERS FOR
WEARERS OF GRAY
CONFEDERATE REUNION DRAWS
10000 VISITORS TO FORMER CAP
ITAL OF DIXIE-SPECIAL FEA-
TURES FOR VETEANS
(By Associated Press.)

RICHMOND, Va, May 81. - The
Southern Memorial Association of the
United Confederate Veterans held it's
annual session here this morning.
These meetings are held on The eve of
the big reunion which opens in full
blast tomorrow.
1t is estimated that fully $4,000
visitors will attend the reunion here
in the former capital of the Southern
Confederacy. Special arrangements
have been made to accommodate even
a larger crowd than is expected to
attend.
The program for the three days ses-
sion includes several interesting fea-
lures for the Followers of Lee" This
is the first time that many of them
have been in Richmond since the six
ties when they valiantly defended their
capital against the hordes of Grant.
Sightseeing trips will be conducted
over the battlefields around Rich
mond.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
Policy of Watchful Waiting To
End. Force to Be Used
If Necessary
DTPL LOMATIC RELATIONS
WITH KAISER IN DANGER
Washington Dissatisfied With Reply
To Wilson's Lusitania Note

the opinion that Germany attempts to
obscure and evade the main issues in
volved by seeking to interpose techni-
cal arguments on matters hitherto un-
disputed in international law. This
action on the part of the Germans was
wholly unexpected, and naturally has
served to increase the feeling of re-
sentiment aroused by the attack on the
Lusitania, involving as it did the loss
of nearly $50 American lives.
President Wilson is giveng close at
tention to the communication and the
course to be pursued by the United
States government is likely to be de-
cided before nightfall. Tomorrow the
cabinet meeting will consider the
course decided upon by the president
and soon thereafter it is anticipated
a statement setting forth the position
of this nation regarding Germany's
whole policy of submarine warfare will
be issued
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
JUDGE Roam
DOUBTFUL Of
FRANK s GUILT
JUDGE THAT PRESIDED AT COURT
WROTE ATTORNEYS FOR CON.
VICTED MAN THAT HE WOULD
ASK THAT SENTENCE BE COM.
MUTED
Luther ROsser Produces Letter That
May Save Franks Neck-Wife OF
Man Says Married Life Was Ideal.
(By Associated Press

ATLANTA, Ga, May 31.-A letter
written by the late Judge L. S. Roam,
who presided at the trial of Leo Nj.
Frank, urging executive clemency, was
presented to the Georgia prison com
mission today by lawyers for the con-
victed man. The letter was addressed
to Luther NJ. Rosser and Reuben Ar
mold, attorneys for Frank, and was
written by the late judge week or so
before he died in New York City.
In the letter Judge Roam states that
he had considered the matter from ev'
cry angle, and because of the charac-
ter of the main witness, he was doubt
full of Franks guilt. He promised the
attorneys for the convicted man that
at the proper time he would request
that the sentence be commuted to life
Imprisonment.
This latest bit of evidence introduc-
ed by the men fighting to save Frank,
has created quite sensation in legal
circles here. Just what weight it will
have With the prison commission is not
known.
Mrs. Leo Frank, wife of the man
convicted for the murder of little
Mary Phagan, appeared before the
commission today and told them that
she was devoted to her husband and
that their married life had been one
long dream of bliss and happiness. She
characterized statements that harmony
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
R. F. D. CARRIERS
Of THIRD DISTRICT
IN SESSION HERE
CONGRESSMAN CRISP ADDRESSES
KNIGHTS OF THE MAIL SACK AT
MORNING SESSION-WILL INVITE
STATE CONVENTION TO AMERI.
Gus

The annual convention of the R.
F. D. Mail Carriers of the Third con-
gressional district, was held here this
morning. Forty members of the as
sociation were present at roll call.
The convention elected new officials
for the coming year and disposed OF
several matters of routine business. G.
NJ. Gammage, of Bronwood, was elect
ed president of the association, and
Chas. C. Wall, of Ellaville, secretary.
The convention pledged its support
to Secretary Hyman, of the Americus
Chamber of Commerce in his fight to
bring the state convention to Americus
in 1916. They announced that every
one of them would boost Americus at
the state convention this year.
Congressman Crisp was the princi-
pal speaker On the program. His ad-
dress "The Mail Carriers Opportunity
to Build Up His Section" was espec-
tally timely. The talented young con-
gressman pledged his support to the
knights of the mail oag" and assured
them that they could always count
on at least one friend in Washington.
The bulletin board system as in
troduced in the Americus postoffice
by Postmaster Davenport was endors
ed by the convention. The system
which allows farmers along the r
F. DIS to advertise produce for salt
and then permits mail carriers to de
liver packages, has been approved b!
the federal postoffice department anC
will be installed as feature of tn,
postoffices all over the country.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
(By Associated Press9

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 81
President Wilson today faced two ditfl-
cult international problems, one OF
these being the crisis in the relations
between the United States and Ger
many, and the other being the admin
lstration's determination to put stop
to the incessant and endless internal
Mexican warfare.
The president is directeing first at
tention to the problem presented in
the Mexican situation, and his course,
saw those who are close to him., has
already been determined upon. Ihe
end of ~watchful waiting" say Wash
ington wiseacres, is in sight, and DEL
mite steps looking toward the pacifica-
ton of the trouble republic are about
to be undertaken by the United States
government.
Mexican Leaders Warned.
In a statement said to be already
completed, but which will not be given
out for publication before tomorrow
President Wilson handles the MeXi'
can situation without gloves. He tells
factional leaders and the Mexican peo-
ple in this statement that an end must
come to their internal dissensions, and
that unless the leaders of contendlns
factions speedily reach an agreement
regarding their differences, the strong
arm of the United States will be used
to restore peace throughout Mexico
After cautioning the factional leaders
TO settle their contentious speedily, the
nresident uses these significant words
"ITnless a basis of settlement between
warning factions is speedily reached
the United States will find means
for forcing a cessation of the present
incessant strife"
German Note Causes Pessimism.
Today there is much pessimism AMI
increased tension regarding relations
Ietween this government and Germany
caused by the unsatisfactory nature o
Germany's reply to the United States
note relative to the Lusitania disaster
Among other matters, the official tex
Of the German reply was laid befor
President Wilson this morning, al
though the president had already beel
nofficially advised concerning the un
satisfactory tone of the communlca
tion. Commenting on the reply toda!
high government official expresse
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
STILL BUSY
DESPITE AMERICAN WARNING
be issued.

LONDON, May 31.-The British press
this afternoon comments extensively
upon the unusual and unsuccessful ac-
tivity of German submarines while the
German foreign office was engaged in
the preparation of its answer to the
United States note regarding the Lusi-
tania incident. Within the last three
days six ships of considerable size and
importance have been sent to the bot
tom by submarines, six lives being sac
rificed, and I'M addition the trans-At-
lantic liner Megantic, one of the largest
ships of the White Star line, had a
narrow escape from destruction by
submarines. British observers today
are drawing especial attention to these
incidents in connection with the pre-
sentation of the German note to the
Washington government, and frequent
reference is made to the fact that ac-
tivities complained of increased rathei
than diminished since President Will
sons protest was presented at Ber
lin
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
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THE WEATHER

: For Americus and Vicinity
; Probably fair.
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Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
Dixie Highway Jubilee
To Be Monster Event
AMER|CUS INVITES
CITIES CELEBRATE
NATIONAL ROUTE

President Glover of the Chamber of
Commerce, has called meeting of that
organization for Tuesday afternoon at
4 o'clock for the purpose of consider
ing the celebration on July Fifth OF
the Dixie Highway" Every member
of the Chamber of Commerce is urged
to try and attend this meeting, which
will be the first to be held in the new
office on Forsyth street.
At this meeting the different COM
mittees will be selected to take charge
of the work of planning this celebra-
tion, which is expected to be one of
the biggest stunts that Americas has
ever pulled off.
Already at this early stage of the
arrangements, several floats have been
promised, and it is. expected that many
more will be entered for the parade.
Every secret order will be invited to
participate and have float represent
ing their order in the parade. 1t is
expected that we will have many auto
mobiles decorated to compete for the
prizes to be offered.
Hon. Fred Houset, of Ft. Valley
stated to the Times Recorder that Fort
Valley would come a hundred peo-
pie strong and have several decorated
cars in the line of parade. Secretary
Hyman was in Macon Sunday and had
an interview with Mr.. Lane Mullaley,
president of the Macon Drum and Bu-
gle Corps, who stated that the boys of
the Drum and Bugle Corps felt very
warm for Americus, and that we could
count on the Drum and Bugle corps
soming sixty strong to help in the
celebration.
Macon will be asked to send as many
automobiles as possible to take part
in the big celebration and to have
Mayor Bridges Smith head the dele
cation.
The mayors of all the other towns or
the line from Atlanta to Tallahassee
will be invited to work up delegations
from their towns.
The task of having the Atlanta folks
with us will be left to the Georgia
Chamber of Commerce, headed by Pres
ident Chas. j. Haden, and no doubt At
lanta will be on hand as usual with
her full quota of boosters.
After the meeting tomorrow, the
Chamber of Commerce will take up
vigorously the securing or reduces
rates on the railroads for this occas-
vigorously the securing of reduced
rate on for the Fourth of July, it is
expected that a much lower rate will
be secured for distance of one hun
dred miles from Americus for this big
event.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
PRZEMSYL IS STILL
SAFE ACCORDING To
RUSSIAN REPORTS
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, May 31.-Today witnessed
a break in the lull prevailing along the
western fighting line, the French in
augurating avigorous offensive in the
Pilkelm region, which resulted in the
occupation of group of Germans
trenches after hard fighting during
more than two hours.
North of Arras, when French troops
have been massing during week past,
additional progress has been scored
by Gen. Joffre's army. The positions
taken, however, are said to be of small
military significance. Losses on both
sides are described as being heavy.
PrzemsyI Still Safe.
Dispatches from Petrograd and cor
respondents in the eastern theatre of
hostilities early today assert the sit
uation about Przemysl remains prac-
tically unchanged, with Russian forces
still in control and the Germans bat
tling their way slowly toward the
fortress from the northwest. Along
the river San, the German advance, it
is stated, has been definitely checked
by the arrival of fresh Russian ar
mics and needed supplies. The situa-
tion there is yet regarded as critical,
however, and much interest attaches to
events occurring both in Galicia and
Poland.
Hunting Submarine Base.
Recent unlocked submarine activi-
ties in the vicinity of the Dardanelles
has resulted in a new movement Of
British, French and italian warships,
which are engaged today in a search
for secret bases being used by Ger
man submarines. 1t is the belief of
admiralty officials here that German
undersea craft are being supplied pc
troll and other supplies either at sea
by ships flying neutral flags, or that
secret bases where large quantities Of
upplies have been stored, are available
for their accommodation A thorough
search of outlying islands and sus-
poets coasts is now being conducted by
direction of the admiralty and an at
tempt is being made to stop the PERM
cious and damaging activity Of such
ships.
Little definite information concern
ing fighting on the Peninsula of CALI
poll has been permitted to pass the
British censor today. Newspaper cor
respondents have been unable to get
through even the smallest mentions OF
events in that quarter of the world, and
the only information possessed by the
English people is that CLEANED from
reports emanating from Constantinopls
in which little faith can be placed.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31

The office of the Chamber of Com
merce has been opened in the build
ing on Forsyth street next door to
the Western Union Telegraph office.
The new furniture has not arrived as
vet, having been ordered direct from
the factory, and having been promised
to be shipped as early next week as
possible.
The Chamber of Commerce will be
,pen to all citizens of Americus and
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-31
OFFICE CHAMBER Of COMMERCE
NOW OPEN ON FORSYTH STREET

it is desired by Secretary Hyman that
when they have a suggestion for the
benefit of the town that they should
come around and tell him of it.
The first meeting of the Chamber
If Commerce in their new quarters
will be held on tomorrow, Tuesday, at
4P. NJ. to take up the matter of the
proposed celebration on July 5th. Ey-
ery member is urged to he sure and
attend.