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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

New Fad! Sterling Silver Peac0cl
Rings; 35c each. Bell, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Mrs. Charles Mauk, of Lacrosse, is
spending the week pleasantly with
relatives in Atlanta during the Har-
vest Festival.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

]. j. Chandler was among the At
lantans spending the day here upon
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Mrs L. L. McCleskey has returned u
the city after stay of several weeks
at the suburban home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. D. Ship, during
the latter's absence in Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

E. S. Mickey, of Valdosta, was among
the visitors coming to Americas this
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

M d. Cumbrie came up yesterday
from vaidosta, having business in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Mrs, F, c. Clegg is spending the
, week in Cordele at the bedside of her
brother, Judge Samuel w. Coney.
Friends of Judge Coney will be pelased
| to learn of his improved condition,
| Remember our Odds and Ends Sale
in Ladies' High Top Shoes, Friday,
! November 10Th. Get your selection be-
fore sizes and feathers are picked. 5.
L. Stills. 1926
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lowe, Of
Buena Vista, were visitors in Americas
yesterday afternoon.
! Children's Shoes and new rubbers 10
tit. Send the Riddles to us and they
will receive the very best attention and
care. PinkstOn's.
Mrs. Henry R. Johnson and daugh-
ter, Mrs Norman c. Miller, are coming
from Atlanta to spend the Thanksgiv-
ing season in Americas, where they
formerly resided and have many sin
cere friends.
Slip into a Pinkston raincoat and
Keep dry.
DR.. and Mrs. j. C. Logan, of Plains,
were visitors in the city yesterday af-
ternccn.
Mrs u. l.. McCleskey has returned 10
the city after a stay of several weeks
at the suburban home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. D, Ship, during
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Sterling Silver DOrine Boxes at s.
A. Daniels, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

w. G. Solomon, Jr., was popular
young Maconian In Americas this
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

1t takes mighty good picture to
draw full house at the Opera House
with such keen competition this week
bue Frances Bushman and Beverly
Bayne will do the trick tomorrow
when "Pennington's Choice" will be
shown. Two shows afternoon and two
shows at night Time and 4:3O, Z and
$50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

the courtroom are unusually beautiful
and effective.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

SUNDAYS TIMES-RECORDER Is
AN ADVERTISING FEATURE. Read
every line of the advertising.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Little Miss Anna Heys has been i'll
at her home during several days, to
the sincere regret Of her many young
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Col. Walter Coleman, of Cedartown,
one of north Georgia's prominent and
progressive men, was visitor in Am
CIRCUS today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

DR.. and Mrs. ]. C. Logan, of Plains
were visitors in the city yesterday af-
ternccn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lowe, Of
Buena Vista, were visitors in Americas
yesterday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Cold weather is coming. Harold
Brothers coal will keep you warm.
Montevallo, NO Equal" $500. Blue
Gem Jellico, good enough for any one,
$3.50. A cheaper grade Jellico for $3.50
cash. 21-eod-30d
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Slip into Pinkston raincoat and
Keep dry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

Children's Shoes and new rubbers 10
fit. Send the Riddles to us and they
will receive the very best attention and
care. PinkstOn's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-18

asranpnuuuuuuontHanunuxnnaa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10

MUST BE TOLD
TAX COLLECTORS MUST MAIL ALL
DELIA0UENTS STATEMENTS or
THEIR DELINQUENCY.

.MStin. Tex. Aug. ~. Ignorance ot
the law excuses no one saws the old
law and according To announcement
fron the Comptroller's Department. un-
less County Tax Collectors and County
Ditnct Attorneys do sonb' rapid work
within the next few months they may
he Ssbjecl 10 fines and removal from Of
wee .or not complying with that il
known a. House Bill No, TO-" passed
by me Thirty. fourth Legislature.
Tbs makes il the duty of tax Col
lecto-> to prepare and mail notices and
Statements ~ delinquent taxcs to owners
of real estate and also requires County
and District Attorneys tO file suits III
ease ihe delinquent taxes are not paid
III also declares that the provisions Of
the Inv arr mandatciv and not merely
direcmry and aS penalties specifies 4
fine ~ 800 ID 1000 and removal from
Office " tfhWrS who fail comply.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
GERMAN WARSHiPS ARE DISPERSED
AFTER ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO
SEIZE GULF OF RIGA, AND
QUIT WITH DAMAGE.
ASSEMBLAGE OF GERMAN CRAFT AT
RIGA WAS LARGEST THAT THUS
FAR HAS BEEN ENGAGED
IN THE WAR.
tI,y Associated Press.l

London. Aug. l0.-The Germans who
have been smashing their way toward Riga
in Russian Poland have been checked, says
tcday'~ dispatches At the same time Ger
man war-hip- have attempted to seize the
Gulf of Riga and have been dispersed with
damage The as>emblage Of German
craft was the largest engaged in the war
thus far.
The German official dispatches tell of
the storming and occupation of the town
Of Lomza. IN Southwest Sewalkl.
1--we ZeppehnS are reported over the sea
of Nhland and appeared To be headed tor
Scotland. The Germans are preparing for
an increase in the bread allowance of the
popuace because OF good crops. Other
supplies are said 10 be plentiful. The al
lied troops today are reported inaking
gains against the Turks on Gallipoli penin-
sula after heavy fighting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
WANT TO BRING
THE BROWNS To-
BROWNSVILLE.
OWNER HEDGES MAKES OFFER TO
BROWNSVILLE FOR SPRING
PRACTICE.
WANTS $4,000 BONUS AND is WILLING
TO PLAY EIGHT GAMES, RE-
CEIPTS TO CITY.

f. A. Notary. president of the Browns
Vile Bank K Trust company, announced
today that he has been in correspondence
with Owner Il. l.. Hedge Of the st. Loul,
Browns. the American league team, with
reference Ia having his team come to
Brownsville for the spring training. Hedge
saws he ha~ Offers If $500 and ~3,3ut
from Florida towns, which he said Were
too small, and that he would bring hi-
team 10 Brownsville for bonus Of $1,000.
he agreeing TO have hi~ team play many
a. eight games while III this section. the re-
ccipt~ To- 90 to the city.
Mr.. Hedges declared himself a. favor
ing Brownsville ~ spring training point
Tor the Browns. not oaly because OF the
fact that there l. much ST. Louis capital
IN this section. but also because Of the ad-
vertising that the browns at Brownsville
would give 10 the team. Miami l. one of
the Florida towns making an offer for the
Browns. it, offer being the smaller one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
PROFESSOR EX0NERATESADAM
AND EVE, SAYS NOAH GUILTY

on the subject of the fall of man. not
only i'll translating the tablet but in
comparing il with every known tablet
or historical account of any kind as
well as with the account given IN the
Book of Genesis
DIR. Lansdon, according la the an
nouncement says that this tablet is at
least a thpusand years older than the
Genesis account. and so far is known is
he oldest record of the sort i'm exist
ence. The tablet was worn more than
1000 years ago. possibly 5000 years, and
evidently records tradition which goes
back of the early history Of man The
Babylonian and Sumcran accountS
nlace the flood at something like 5000
Ii. c., and the lapse of time between
the creation and the flood. is filled
h 10 kings. who reigned. all together
! 4:,J.O00 years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
FRANCHISE is
VOTED ON TODAY
CORPUS CHRISTI PEOPLE TODAY
WILL PASS ON IMPORTANT
FRANCHISE REQUEST.
tSnecinl W Tn H-rnldn

Corpus Christi. Tex. Aug. l0.-Cnr
pnN Christi today u voting "a 4 most
important question in the future dc
velopment of the city. III whether T. II
taSwell. uf san Diego. and his aS>oci
ate> shall be granted franchise bv the
cliN council ~ operate portion of an
lhtcrurhan N>tem nf railways within
me city limits to connect with the in
erurhan to Ward Island which j. nov
under course ~ construction The civ
llne viii connect with the county line
about three mics from the center ~ thr
city. This T. portion VI a ~ 600 UlU
propect to develop Ward Island a. ~
summer resort and amusement park
The lnierurhan system will hc used IT,
convey the pleasure SeckrS ~ and from
the proposed resort.
There D. q great deal of agitation over
ne pr rJect. opposition being offered Nv
the present street car company. which
claims that the award NJ y franchise tn
TINS concern will create undue compcii
nm and that itS line now serves m.
same portions of the city which the pro
posed lines will serve. Raloting was lax.
ing place at but one station. the citv
hall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
SSSSS

lIidalgo county saving that an attack was
expected on the La Coma ranch. lie also
advised his brother Ia maintain guard at
Ednbnrg for instant use.
The arrival yesterday afternoon of the
second battalion of the Ninth infantry, To
garrison the towns in the upper part of the
Valley. has 10 q great extent relieved the
tension Of excitement under which the
residents have been living. A Herald rep
re9entative Yesterday visited all the towns
and 4 number Of ranches in the affected
district.
While the air was filled with rumor~ Of
armed bands the only definite report was
OF fifty men IN the direction of Rudolf, ON
the Armstrong raanch. These men were
said To have several wounded horses with
them and are supposed 10 be some Of those
engaged IN the battle ut Norias last Sun
day evening. United States soldiers and
rangers are said To be on the trail Of these
men.
At Lyford a guard from Troop A of the
Third cavalry and some of the citizens are
posted on the top OF the largest building.
The town has no Jail and five men who are
held "a suspicious characters are kept on
the roof with the guard.
AT Harlingen last night a telephone mes
sage wa~ received from Armstrong station
and IN response detachment of ten men
was sent 10 garrison that place. The first
report received from Armstrong was that
the place was being attacked. This report.
however. proved to be false
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10

Philadelphia! Aug. lo-lt was not
Adam and Eve who brought about the
fall Of man. but Noah. according 10 a
translation of tablet now IN the Uni
versiiy of Pennsylvania museum. An an
nouncement To this ctfc-t was made
by representative of the museum.
According to the Sumerlan theplogy
found on the tablet. which is said to
have been worn before the days of -Ah
raram asd translated by DIR. Steven
Langdon. professor of Assyriology IN
Oxford University. England. Noah was
ordered not to eat of the caSsia tree in
the Garden of Paradise. and when h.
disebcyed the curse fell upon him.
The curse was that he should have i'll
health and earl, death. instead of living
to he I0.000 wears old. like his ancestor.
Dr. Langdon bestowed much labor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10

been holding Saturday night meeting
lhere ior me past two years. and thai
many members OF the bands which laipl
caused trouble are persons who attnudr
those alleged meetings. They claimed yh
meetings were held by political party.
Recent raids have been for eQupmcr-
purposes, shown by the fact that horse
guns and ammunition were practically th4
only articles taken N raids recently oc-
curing.
The habits of Mexicans generally. bn.,
the law abiding kinds and lawIess. of WV, ,.-
rying arms. makes II difficult for officer.
separate the two classes. That j. N.
members Of band can scatter L. ind,
udnal homes and thus completely di--
associate themselves from any connrr.,.,
with bands unless they were seen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
Policemen to Unite.

Pitt>burg, Pa, Aug. 10-The Fraternal
Order Of Policemen, to which only patrol
men and plain clothes men are eligible. has
been organized here TO promote the mems
general welfare, seek better conditions re
gardine working hours and eliminate al
legged political abuses to which the men
claim they are subjected from time to time
without redress. The organization has
been endorsed BY Mayor Joseph q. Arm
strong.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
Expected Attack
On Auto Army
Truck Monday

An attempt i reported TO have been
made to attack an army automobile truck
forage and food To a detachment
of United States soldiers on duty near the
Los Tulitos ranch, where a fight occurred
several days ago. A. result the next trip
of the truck found il equipped to handle
any attack by force considerably larger
than the force of United States cavalrvmen
that accompanied the truck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
6 TROOPERS REPORTED ATTACKED
SIX MILES FROM MERCEDES AND
/ DiSPERsE A PARTY, TAKING
-. FOUR HORSES.
REPORTED TROOPERS CAPTURED A
MULE LOADED WITH AMMUNi-
TiON-CIVILiAN FROM MER-
CEDES TO RESCUE.

A telephone report from Iiidalgo county
today said that six cavalrymen on patrol
duty AT point near the Rio Grande be
tween Mercedes and Donna during the
night were attacked by a supposed band
of outlaws. The troopers after 4 short
fight dispersed the band, and captured four
mounts, one of them said To have been a
mule loaded with a supply Of ammunition.
One of the band Of outlaws was found
dead.
When news reached the towns in the
vicinity posses of citizens were made up.
and at last reports they were hot on the
trail of the marauders.
County Judge III. l.. Yates said today
that he has information that MexIcans ~
considerable numbers are crossing the Rio
Grande from points several miles To the
east oi Bi ownsviile a. iar west a Nilsson,
and probably farther. 1t some points,
Judge Yates says. reports 10 hm Indicate
that as many "a thirty to forty are cross
ing every day.
From a reliable source IL was said today
that several days ago bunch of Mexican
laborers clearing some land were ap-
preached by mounted man and several
men afoot The leader of the land clearer~
was approached and asked whether he did
not want a job fighting at ~ per daX. Tie
declined To accept. stating that he had n"
desire 10 fight. None of the laDorerS
joined the band.
Mexican is Relieved of Horses. -
A telephone report from Lyford today
saws a Mexican who was hauling load of
lumber To the Mestenas tract. several
miles out of Lyford. was stopped by a
party of five well armed men. The wagon
drivers team was taken from HIM and he
was ordered 10 return 10 Lyiord. The
man said one of the party talked 10 him
for a moment, saying they were after Fred
Deyo and Judd Deyo. well known Lvford
men. and displayed pistol sand 10 have
been the same a that taken from Judd
Deyo at Sebastian when the Alexander
store was robbed
Young Man Attacked at Sebastian.
Sebastian today reports that young
man named Bass, living about two miles
east OF Sebastian, was attacked by two
Mexieans. Bass, who was slightly wound
ed. gave his attackers run for their
money. killing one of the two The other
j. reported TO have escaped. Only a few
details of the occurrence were received at
Sebastian. II was reported in Brownsville
that three men had been killed, but Sebas-
tlan advices say this was not true.
Sheriff Yancey Baker today fHephoned
Ia Edinburg from the La Coma ranch in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
AMERICAN BATTLESH|PS ARE ORDERED TO VERA CRUZ
WHITE MAN REPORTED LEADING
RAIDS AGAINST RANCHERS

That white man j. leading the at
tacks by marauders on ranches in this
section J. the statement gained mt
Fort Sam Houston by the San An
tonic Light OF yesterday.
The Light. in the course of story
on the troubles in this section, says:
''it il also intimated that the ma
rauders are headed by a white man.
a citizen whose identity j. known.
Military and civil authorities are
seeking to apprehend him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
To Discuss lmmiuratinn

San Francisco, Aug. l0.-Many phases
OF immigration problems of the Unitrd
states are included in the subject, hr
discussion by the International Immier,
non congress, which was to open tod. \
under the JOINT auspices Of the Americ,n
Sociological society and the San Fraa
CISCO committee Of one hundred
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
Conferred With Governor.

corpus Christi. Tex. Aug. y0.-Jm le.
James y. Wells "a Brownsville and CIr
Sar hleberg of Corpus Christi. were
mere Yesterday in conference with Gov
crnor Ferguson with regard to The rn
cent raids of Mexican bandits 81 thr
border countie;
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
Two Austrian Amy
Corps, Fresh From
East, Are Defeated

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. l0.-The Tri
hune reports that two Austrian army corr,~.
released from the Russian front. were at
tackled by Italians before Gorizia. The
ltahan~ won after fifteen hours of fielt-
my. The AuStrian> lost 2O00 dead.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
ROBBERS HOLD
100 CITIZENS AT
BAY, ROB BANK

Maple Hill. kans., Aug. l0.-Several
robbers today held at bay hundred citi-
zens while confederaies blew the vault of
the Maple Hill bank and escaped with
$4,000
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
EI paso Has Auto Trade Excursion.

Fl Pa,o. Texas. Aug l0.-What j. said
~ w me tir,t automobile trade excursion
in extr me Wet Texas started from here
toaav Aboai " dozen ears with nearly
one hundred bu-mc~~ men started the trip.
The ~ Ne low through Fort Stockton. A.
pine. Marta. ih Peco~ Valley aud swing
back Trough ihe same valley i'll New
Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
STATE RANGER FORCE is
BEING INCREASED TO so

Austin, Texas, Aug. 10.-The ad-
jutant generals Office, recruiting the
state rangers for service on the bor-
der. announced today that several
have been enlisted. The force will be
increased 10 fifty. Many young men
are eager To JOIN.
kilograms asking aid against Mex
lean bandits continue TO come to the
governors Office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10

THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast and the Magic
Valley is issued by the United States
weather bureau It New Orleans: !:
Tonight and Wednesday fair; light
TO moderate southerlv to westerly
winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
Maxim Continuance
Protects Soldiers
From Deadly Gases

Paris, Aug l0.-IIram Maxim j. cred
tied with the invention OF q conrrivance to
protect soldiers from the effect Of deadly
gases employed in warfare. The device /,
said 70 cause gases 70 pass over the heads
of men against whom the gas discharge i
directed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
GERMAN AIRSHIPS
MAKE ATTACK ON
ENGLISH COAST

London, Aug. 10.-An attack by Ger
man airship~ which flew oyer the British
coast last night was announced today. The
official statement says one of the airShlpS
was damaged by British aeroplane- and
towed into OStend
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
VILLA CROSSES TO AMERICAN SOIL TO SEE SCOTT.
By Associated PreSs.)

PASo. Texas Aug lo-Gnu1 Francisco Villa today he
General
the United Villa
ii reign mer who refused ution.
10 the zpd
w >mv atorS of n Scott mis- 10 MS mIeed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
TURK AEROPLANE
DROPS BOMBS ON
SUB; SINKS IT

Constantinople, Aug. l0.-A submarine
Turkish aeropIane. which dropped bombs
on the craft. All the crew of the -ubma-
rine were lost.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST FOREIGNERS
CAUSE OF PROMPT ACTION BY THE NAVY
LOUISIANA AND new HAMPSHIRE ARE
ORDERED To PREPARE TO SAIL
\ FOR PORT OF VERA CRUZ

WASHINGTON g. Aug lOThreatened demonstrations
O q aI tor he xicanp port
The vessels eready e
orders n y 2 senior
aya hcer a FRA Cuz
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10

LONG BRANCH y. j. Aug lOBrazian Minister oda
Brazilian Minister de Oevera. who leaving Mexo so
Carnza. coming America o
w un III phases of the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
Local Weather Observations.

The following local weather obser-
vations. covering the 2i-hour period
ending at n. IN. today, are furnished
by the United States weather station,
Fort Brown:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10

The poorest Of all men i one who has n,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10
MEMBER OF BAND SAID THEY
WANT THE LOST TERRITORY

The evT prt-r" h"l" ~ ING MeAicdh
of ,h, lu..ar rla,,. and his ignorance n to
raaI oo.l.ion- W he United States. 10 Ee-
oain noss...ion ot that portion of Texas
ha+,ra., .t. Rio Grande and Nueces river
al - y ~ Mexico l. the cause for
,ho a;.......se,, on the lower coast. The
di.,urhan. are believed among official-
70 have - rn IN irresponsible
NIax;.a |ectioey have mission
TO fulfill.
L., = uflican ~tockman who
wau ro,au.e 'n the fighting sun
da,. -. IN s~ided near San Be
n;,o ~. forced 70 join the
ha,a lie OF the raids was
sor ~ stated. IT l. said
,uo ding, III the neighbor-
hood of Ga IN ''i"' ''eNie"i's nave
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10

se for men who are poor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-10

disturbance
TO have lrHi
Mexicans -
to fkill.