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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
CHILDREN AIDED
IN THE MAKING
CITY BEAUT|FUL-"

Clean pavements, and the absence OF
trash cans in front of residences here
has struck Americas people and visit
ors alike as a stride in the making VI
"the city beautiful" On Monday last
Supt. j. E. Mathis, of the city public
schools, made the request of pupils in
all the grades that they see to it that
all trash cans were relegated to the
back yard, and that the pavements be
swept clean. How well the kiddies
carried out this most timely and reas-
enable suggestion is evidenced ia the
attractive appearance of all the resi-
dence streets. 1t was happy sug-
gestion upon the part of Supt Mathis
and the children might be induced ID
continue this excellent work inauguar.
ated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
SPECIAL PROGRAM WOULD
ATTRACT MANY VISITORS
Americas Lodge B. P. O. E. Would
Guarantee TWenty-Four Hours
Fun Every Day of Convention

The Americas Lodge of Elks decided
last evening that they must have the
meeting of the State Association of
Elks for 1916. To this end Exalted
Ruler C. H. Burke appointed Messrs.
C. ], White, w. A. Dodson, Crawford
Wheatley and /. j. Kalmon to attend
the convention to be held at Waycroe4
next month and their instructions are
to Get the Convention of 1916 for
Americas The personnel of this
committee is a guarantee that theirs
will be something stirring in Way
cross and if the convention is not land
ed it will be because the undertaken
has laid the committee of local Antler
Wearers beneath the green sod along
the still waters of peace, or that they
are laid up in hospital.
The convention of the State Asso
citation of Elks would be one of the
biggest things Americas could land.
This is the annual outing of the large
organization and they ale out to have
a good time and are old enough at the
game to know that it takes money to
have said good time. So they are pre-
pared to spend the money.
Every hour of the time they would
be here would be repIete with fun. The
local lodge would pull off one amusing
stunt after another, and it will be
two days of fun and laughter.
Also, besides the large numbers OF
Elks and their wives that will attend
the convention would be widely adj
vertised and would bring hundreds
other than Elks here to witness the
festivities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22

Tonight at 10 o'clock Mr.. Joseph
Broughton, president of the Georgia
Sunday School association, will de-
clare the 1916 convention adjourned
and the biggest convention ever held
by the association will be thing Of
the past. Tonight's session closes the
big convention which has been in SEES
sion here for three days.
Tomorrow the city will look desert
ed. By then the 1000 visitors will
have begun to leave for their different
homes and Americas will miss the
throng of people that have been evil
dent since the convention opened.
That every delegate to the conven-
ton has been converted into an Ameri-
Gus booster and will leave the CITY
talking Americas" is the belief Of
those who have talked with the visit
ors. Everywhere one hears but praise
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
See The Fat Boy.

The Americas lodge has the largest
Elk in the world in Brother John c.
Eckert, who weighs over 900 pounds,
and it would be worth many miles CT
travel to witness this brother Elk do
the hesitation" with Crawl WheatleY
as a partner, to the music furnished
by a select orchestra from the local
lodge.
There would be a big barbecue at
which Elk meat and Elk milk would
be served. AS soon as the conven-
ton is landed a committee of cham
pion hunters will be sent into the wilds
to STAY the elks for the coming barbe-
cue. This committee would be COM
posed of expert shots such as Kill
Mitchell, Herr" Schroeder, Chris
Sherlock, Bill Dodson, Bill Bailey ami
Ike Kalmon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
TELEGRAPH. FLASHES
ITALY AND AUSTRIA MAY
PATCH UP THEIR DIFFERENCES
(By Associated Press.l

LONDON, April Negotiations be-
tween Italy and Austria may be open
ed again shortly and existing differ
ences may be patched up. In this case
Italy will remain neutral in her policy.
The government officials refused to
make public any authentic information
but stated that negotiations would be
opened shortly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
AMER|CUS PAYS
TOPMOST PRICE
COTTON SELLING

With Americas buyers paying 8 IL
cents for the best grades fully good
middlirg cotton, 8 IA cents for good
middling, and 3-S to IA cents for
middling, as the result of the recent
continued advance in values, Americas
warehouses are yielding up their great
store of bales and the compress is
handling larger shipments. There are
various causes assigned for the recent
rise in cotton values.
At any rate, the enormous crop is
rapidly passing out of sight. Only,
some 100000 bales now remain to
come forward, and doubtless much Of
that will be carried by the growers oy-
er into another season.
Last season a record crop was made
and, apparently, the sole hope Tor any
improvement lay in the prompt termi-
nation of the war.
The war only increased in violenc3,
yet the demand for cotton kept con-
stantly growing. Exports already are
about double what had been exported
for the year before Millions of bales
have gone up in Whit of smoke from
the muzzle of the big guns OF Europe,
so that the war has increased the Goa
sumption, instead of sharply reduc-
ing it.
The outlook is for a prolongation
of the cotton season, which will com
pensate for the extreme du!lness ans
depression of the early months o.
the fall The larger volume of bust
ness at the improved prices cannot fai
to bring a wave of unusual prosperity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
.AMERICUs COTTON MARKET

Americas, Ca, April %, 1915.
The local cotton market is quoted
today as follows:
Fully good middling 1-2c.
Good middling, 8 1-Sc to 8 lac.
Middling, Sac to 8 lie.
The New York futures market was
as follows.
Opening: May 10000; July 1886;
October 1064e; January 10.80c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22

splendent in bathing suit especially
prepared to bring out the exquisite
lines of his graceful figure Bill Eng
lish "Skeet" Marshall, Carl Ansley
and JEFF Taylor would be the leaders
Of the ballet"
Ben Swint, G. W. Riley and Judge"
Duncan would show the wondering
populace the original Balm the
jack" Dusty Burke and Emett Nc
Nulty would star in their high ira
peze act. Ihis would only be few OF
the features that would be pulled on
at the convention. Many more won-
derful than these that it would not do
to give away at present would charm
and amaze the visitors.
In WaycrOss This Year.
The State Association will hold their
meeting this year at Waycross, May
18th and 18th. Waycross is looking
for one thousand Elks and many other
visitors. The Americas lodge is
planning to charter one or two sleep
ers and live in them while in Way
cross. They are very anxious to get a
full representation and go prepared
to boost Americas as the greatest COR
vention city in the state. The conven-
ton will mean much to the city and
it should by all means be brought
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
LOCAL CAMPS To MARCH
MONDAY WITH VETERANS
ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN
MEMORIAL EXERCISES

Next Monday, Goth is Confederate
Memorial day and will be most appro-
pirate observed in Americas. Among
the organizations invited to take part
therein the two Americas camps p
o. S. of A. Ia and "a, have been invit-
ed to act as an escort for Camp Sum-
ter 642 Y. G. ", and will doubtless
take part in the impressive exercises.
Hon. Hansell Merrill of brownsville,
will deliver the memorial address here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
BRITISH LOST 1900;
GERMANS LOSE 1909

LONDON, April 22.-The Allies CAP
tured a strongly fortified German posi-
ton this morning near Ypres. The
British lost 1000 men and the Germans
twice that many. 1t looks as though
the German offensive has been check
ed and from now on all the fighting
must be forced by England and France
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
LEO FRANK WANTS
A LIFE TERM
MAN CONVICTED OF NUMBERING
LITTLE MARY PHAGAN MAIN
TAINS HIS INNOCENCE AND
ASKS GOVERNOR TO COMMUTE
SENTENCE
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, Ga, April 22-Attorneys
for Leo NJ. Frank today petitioned Gov
ernor Slaton, who is ex-officio chair
man of the Georgia prison board, ask
ing that the death sentence imposed
on their client for the murder of little
Mary Phagan, be committed to life
Imprisonment. In the petition FRANK
maintains that he is innocent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, April 22.-NIiss Adele Hugo,
a daughter of Victor Hugo, the cele-
brated French novelist and historical
writer, died at her home near here
late yesterday, aged eighty-f1ve years.
The death of Miss Hugo marks the
closing chapter in a life filled with
remarkable experiences, hardships,
suffering, luxury and exclusiveness.
The story of her career reads like a
novel, so filled was her life with stirr-
ing events.
Kidnapped by British officers during
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
TURKS TO OPPOSE ALLIES
WHEN LAND FORCE attacks
(Ey Associated Press. }

LONDON, April pa strong Turk
ish army is prepared to oppose the
land force of the Allies when the
French and English attempt to rush
the Dardanelles from the rear. The
Turks have entrenched themselves
along the Gulf of Saros. An army of
100000 Turks is said to be stationed
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL \
SEE GEORGIA LEAGUE BALL y

\ ATLANTA, Ca, April o. =
4 President Dicck Jemison of the \
= Georgia State League today sent =
= season passes to President Wood 4
= row Wilson. In a letter that ac- 4
= companied the passes the league =
= president expressed the hope that =
7 the chief executive of the United =
= States would make use of them =
y when he pays visit this sum- =
= mer to his native state. =
= \ 4 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ y 4 \ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
CHECK OPERATIONS
On RUSSIAN.GERMAN FIELD

PETROGRAD, April 22-Heavy rains
and floods have impeded operations in
the east Artillery fighting in Poland
near East Prussia is reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
LITTLE BOY BREAKS HIS ARM
WHILE At PLAY

Ira Lee Hines, the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. r. T. Hines, while at play
yesterday fell upon the pavement,
breaking an arm above the elbow. The
fracture is a very painful and serious
one, ana will confine the little lad to
his hcme for some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
AGED DAUGHTER Of VICTOR
HUGO IS DEAD IN PARIS

the French revolution and carried
away from France Miss Hugo was lost
sight of for months, when she sud
denly re-appeared upon the streets Of
New York, wandering about and in a
demented condition. She was taken in
charge and cared for by friends of her
family, but never fully recovered her
mental faculties: steadfastly, she de-
clined to disclose of even discuss
rious disappearance, and the incident
has never been cleared up. In recent
years the dead woman lived the life of
a recluse and was without friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
Grand Opera.

There would probably be concert
featuring such eminent songbirds as
Henry Lanier, "Tuck" Ansley and
Harvey Weaver. John d. Williams and
d. B. Hill would give an exhibition
showing how to break and harness
manageable Elks. Sport Ray
would pull off his great high dive "a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
Veteran Generals
Retire in FAVOR
of Younger Officers
(By Associated Press }

Wy A99VVtUNOu V7o'J
PARIS, April 22.-Eighteen
brigadier generals and eleven
generals of army divisions have
been retired or placed on the re-
serve list by the French military
authorities. Their places have
been taken by younger officers
promoted to the rank Of general.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
"4MERICUS AN IDEAL CONVENTION CITY,
&C. L. Cqstleberry, Augusta

L. of the of drec
Association
attending Sunday
loud in his of the
Calebery whehoe organization
Sunday
your city," he night a representative
agreeably surprised have heard lot about
I though mostly
be ritiug good city every
the boosters"
He is
and me-"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
ALL WELL PLEASED WITH
ENTERTAINMENT OF CITY
Convention Next Year Goes to Au-
gusta. Americas Has Enjoyed
Entertaining 1000 Visitors.

for Americas and the good people of
the city. Everyone realizes what a
task it was to care for 1000 visitors,
and they are decidedly complimentary
in their remarks about the way the
crowd was handled and entertained.
1t has been a pleasure to the peo-
pie of Americas to entertain these
visitors to the city. Such people as the
delegates to this convention are the
substantial people of the state, and ii
is well worth while for any commun-
ity to have them in their midst even
though their stay seems short.
Convention Program.
Tonight's session, which winds up
the program for the convention, will
probably be the most interesting one IF
the whole meeting. A special song
service led by Prof. Excel will open
the program at 1870. Addresses by
Mr.. John Alexander and DR.. Charles
Mcdaniel, of Atlanta, will be the fea-
lures of the program.
The program today opened with ear
ly morning prayer service led by Mr.. F.
! S. Etheridge, of Jackson. The morning
session, beginning at 9 o'clock, was
given over to short ten-minute adj
dresses by prominent Sunday school
workers. A. P Mckay, superintend-
ent of the First Methodist Sunday
rschool at Rome; Rev. Harold Major,
pastor of the First Baptist church at
Milledgeville; Mrs. J. c. Ball. presi-
dent of the Baldwin County Sunday
School association; R. W. Campbell
president of the NeYton County Sui
day school association; DR.. C. w. Dan
iel of the First Baptist church, At
lanta, and Mr.. Alexander, of Chicago,
were on the program.
Officers Conference.
Beginning at 15 and lasting till the
afternoon session, a special conference
of Sunday school officers was held. y
luncheon was served in connection
with the meeting. Mr.. ]. Hart Sibley,
of Union Point, was in charge of this
session.
The afternoon session opened with
song service led by Prof. Excel. Mr..
W. c. Vereen, of Moultrie, called the
convention to order and presided over
its deliberations. Addresses by J. H.
Terrell, secretary of the South Georgia
Conference; w. S. Witham, the Geor-
gia banker; Frank James, secretary OF
the Sunday school department of the
Christian church in the Southeastern
states, and others, made up an inter
esting program.
Augusta Gets Convention.
Augusta was agreed on as the meet.
ing place for the 1916 convention Al
the session yesterday afternoon. The
present outlook is exceedingly brigh
for a prosperous year for the Georgi;
Sunday School association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-22
= 49, - %%%% ~ 49,
THE WRATKER +

For Americus and Vicinity
Probably fair. ~
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-17

leader Of Long Sins attendants and
struck down the other with n blow.
Kennedy seized Elaine's yielding
body, and, pushing back the curtain 10
the antCroom, succeeded In gaining It
and locking the door into the main
temple.
bennett was still lying on the floor
tightly bound. With a few def cuts
with a Chinese knife which he had
picked up. Kennedy released him.
At the same time Cinnamon were
trying to batter down the door. Ken
nedy's last bulwark. II vas swaying
under their repeated blows.
While Kennedy was thus besieged
by the devil worshipers In the ante
room. several policemen and detectives
gathered In the seance room with us.
next door. where Savetsky was held "a
defiant and mute prisoner.
had discovered the bell and. taking
| that as n guide. | started to trace the
| course Of a wire which ran alongside
the wall.
To the fireplace I traced the bell
and, In pulling on the wire, luckily
pressed a secret spring. 70 my amaze
msnt the whole fireplace swung out
OF sight and disclosed a secret pas
sageway.
looked through II.
II was almost at that precise instant
that the door OF the anteroom burst
open and the Chinanen swarmed in.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-17
sYNoPsis.

Ths New York police are mystinod by n
series ~ murders and other crimes. The
prinfp nl clue 20 the criminal n the warn.
Ing letter which IN sent the victims. aigned
with a "clutching hand" Tho latest vie
tim OF the mysterious assassin IN Taylor
Dodge, the insurance president Ills
daughter. Elaine. employs CRAIG Kennedy.
tho famous scientific detective. 10 try to
unrRvcl the mystery. what Kennedy ne.
rompiirhcH n told by hts friend Jameson.
n newspaper man, Enraged ut the hotcr-
mined enort which Elaine and Craig Ken
nedy are making 10 put an end To his
crimes. the Ciutching Hand. ~ this
strange Criminal In known. resorts to all
sorts Of the most diabolical schemes 10
put them out Of the way. Ehrh chapter
Of the story tells ~ n new plot against
their lives and ~ the way the great de-
tective uses NIL his skill Ia save this pref
~ girl and himself from death.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-17

beyond aud her body cncascd In pro
sold shall hr the cunsort OF ksing
cha. forever and ever
with callous dcviltry. the oriental
]satauists made every arrangement for
cmhalmirg and preserving the body
of Elaine.
At last all seemed 10 he In readiness
to proceed
Hold her" ordered Long Sin In gut.
mral Chinese. to the two attendants
M he approached her
l0ng sin held In his hand n small
prcfuscly decorated pot from which
smoke was escaping. IA he mp
preached he passed this receptacle un
der her nose once. twice, three times
Gradually Elaine fell into uncon
seriousness.
.
White Elaine was facing death II
the pcwcr W the d'vil worshipers,
had reached the house " Savetsk!
next door with the police. and the
place had been quietly surrounded.
With the ~plninclcthcs man. a darinl
and intelligent fellow. | went to tbs
door and rams the bell.
What can I do for you" asked tn
medium. admitting us.
My friend here" ! parleyed, rs Il
ercat business trouble. Can your con
trolling spirit give him adviceT"
Savetsky set to work preparing tn
room for a seance. As she moved
to the window TO pull down the shade
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-17


Jennings entered WITH a card on a
salver. Elaine took It and saw with
surprise the name OF her caller:
MADAME sAVErskY,
Medium.
Beneath the engraved name we're
the words written In ink: II have a
message from the spirit OF your IA
Their"
Yes, I will see her" cried Elaine
eagerly. In response 70 the buffers In.
quiry.
She followed jennings into the ad.
Joining room and there found herself
face " face with the hard.feaiured
woman who had only n few moments
before left the Clutching Hand.
Elaine looked rather than spoke her
inquiry.
Your father. my dear" purred the
medium. with a great pretence of sup.
pressed excitement. appeared to me
tho other night from the spirit world.
| was In a trance and he asked me to
deliver n message TO you"
What was the m~essage?" asked
Elaine breathlessly, now aroused to
Intense interest.
Il must 20 into a trance again to get
H." replied the insinuating Savetsky,
and II you like | can try II at once,
provided W. car be left alone long
enough"
Seated in her chair, the medium
muttered wildly for a few moments,
rolled her eyes and with some con
vulsive movements pretended 10 go In.
to q trance.
Suddenly the curtains were pulled
aside and Aunt Josephine and Ben.
nett, who had just come In. entered.
II n do nothing here" exclaimed
Savetsky. starting up and looking
about severely. You must come u
my seance chamber where We shall
rot be interrupted"
Il WILL" said Elaine. vexed ut the
intrusion at hat moment. II must
have that message must"
whats all this. Elaine?' demanded
Aunt Josephine.
Hurriedly. Elaine poured forth "a
her aunt and Bennett the story Of the
mediums visit and the promised mes
sage from her father In the other
world.
Aunt Josephine. who was not one
easily to be imposed On. strongly oh
jccted to Elaine's proposal to accom-
pany Savetsky 10 the seance chamber
but Elaine would not be denied.
1T might be safe for Elaine TO co.
Bennett finally suggested to Aunt 10
sephine. ~ you and ! accompanied
her"
A few moments later. In the Dodg,
car. Elaine, the medium and her two
escorts started for the Chinese qaar
tiers.
At the house the medium opened tn,
door with her key and ushered In hei
three visitors.
Entering the room. the medium a.
once prepared for the seance by pull
Ing down the window shades.
Suddenly an indistinct face was seer
to be peering through the black cur
tains. A voice. deep, sepulchral. wal
heard In slow and solemn tones.
Il am Eoko-the spirit Of Taylor
Dodge. | will give no message unit
one named Josephine leaves tn,
room"
No sooner had the words been Ut
tered than the medium came writing
out W her trance.
What happened" she asked, look
ing nj Elaine.
Elaine reported the spirits words
I'VE al get nothing II your aunI
stays here" Savetsky added. insisting
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-17

urged on by the insane exhortations OF
Long Sin.
To my utter amazement. | recog.
nized kennedy's voice.
In the first onslaught Craig shot one
Chinaman dead. then closed with the
others. slashing right and left with the
Chinese knife he had picked up.
Bennett came to his aid, but was
Immediately overcome by two China.
men, who evidently had been detailed
for that purpose.
Meanwhile Kennedy and the others
were engaged in a terrible life and
death struggle.
Finally Long Sin, Selling a large
wallhanging, lcaped upon Kennedy
from the back and threw It over his
head almost suTocatfng him.
i was Just as the Chinese was about
20 oyerpowcr him that | led the po.
lice and detectives through the pas.
sageNay OF the fireplace.
i was a glorious fight that followed.
But Long Sin and his Cinnamon were
no match for the police and were soon
completely routed, the police striking
fur!ously in all directions and clearing
the room.
Instantly Kennedy thought OF the
fair object OF all this melee. He
rushed 20 the diyan on which he had
placed Elaine.
As she opened her eyes for an in
slant she gazed at Craig, then at Ben
melt St!ll not compromising just
Wh6t had happened. she gave her hand
10 Bennett. Bennett lifted her TO her
feet end slowly assisted her as she
tried % walk away.
Kennedy watched them, more stupe-
fed than II he had been struck over
the head by Long Sin.
Police and detectives were now tax.
ing the captured Cinnamon away, as
Bennett, his arm about Elaine, led her
gently out.
a young detective had slipped the
bracelets over Long Sins wrist, and |
was standing beside him.
Kennedy, In q daze at the sight OF
Elaine and Bennett, passed US, scarce
~ noting who We were.
As Craig collected his scattered
forces Long Sin motioneS to him, as
II ne mad a message 10 deliver.
KENNEDY trowned s%uspiciously. He
was about TO turn away when the Chi,
naman began pleading earnestly for a
chance 70 say a few words.
step aside for a moment, you Eel.
'ows' won't you, pl~ease?" he asked. Il
VIII near what you have to say Long
Sin"
Long SIN looked about craftily.
what is IT," prompted Craig. see.
ing that at last they were all alone,
Long Sin again looked around.
swear that | will 20 free and not
suHer he whispered, and | will be.
ray N" great Clutching Hand"
NehNt3y studied the Chinaman
Ne'nIy for q moment. Then. seeming.
satisfied with the scrutiny. he nod,
Gcd slowly assent.
As craig did so, ! saw Long SIN lean
over n whisper into Kennedy's ear.
,rais started back in horror and sur
prise.
Go BE CONTINUED