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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
5NARkE TING Of.
CROPS ARRANGED.
FOR F Ar NJ RS.

A department for marketing of crops
has been installed in the Americus anG
Sumter County Chamber of Com
cree and farmers who have anything
to sell in quantities on their farm,
would do we'll to call at their office
and list it with Secretary Hyman, SO
that bid may be had for their prod
ucts.
A prominent former from Plains
called at the Office of the Chamber OF
Commerce last week and stated that
he had 1000 bushels of oats for sale
and desired that buyer be found
for some. Letters were sent out to
several connections in different cities
and in less than 4S hours a cash offer
of rs cents per bushel for these oats
delivered in Macon
Another farmer stated that he hai
10 cars of good pea vine and crab grass
hay, well baled with three wires, and
asked to get an offer for him, and
the Chamber of Commerce promptly
took the after up with one of the
largest buyers in Georgia and this
morning a letter was received that
their purchasing agent would yisi:
Sumter county to look over this hay
with view to purchasing it and ship
ping to several Georgia towns.
All our farmers have to do is tc
call at the office of the Chamber of
aCommerce and list what they have to
ysell, and the secretary will find buyer
for same, without any charge whatever
to the farmer.
The work of the Chamber of Com
merce is devoted 10 the whole OF sum
ter county and works for the good of
all citizens in the county, whether they
be farmers or merchants. Connec-
tions will be made with all the large
grain men of Macon, Atlanta, Chatta-
nooga, Memphis, Nashville and st,
Louis.
AS soon as any farm products offer,
ed in large quantities or farmers can
make up carload jointly between
themselves of oats, corn, hay, wheat or
other farm products, a letter will be
sent out to these firms giving them the
kind of products, how much, how pre-
pared for market and asking them for
bid on same.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
BEST IN 8 YEARS.
(By Associated Press.)

DULUTH, Mimi, Aug.-The busi-
ness outlook is brighter than for the
past three years, say delegates from
all over the United States to the con
vention of the National Association OF
Mercantile agencies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
IS DEM0RAL|zEO
(By Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-American
dollars are standard on the money
market today, while the foreign ex-
change market is demoralized. Sterl-
ing pounds receded to $4.64, which is
the lowest in history, it normally be-
ing $4.S7. French money receded un-
til six francs were needed to buy q
dollar. The cause is laid to American
manufacturers demanding pay for
bills.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
OVER HUNDRED
AMERICANS FALL
WITH CANADIANS
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Aug. 16.-Major General
Hughes, the Canadian militia minister
told meeting of Americans today
that two Thousand Americans, in
cluding several West Point officers.
are at the front with the Canadian con
tingent. Over one hundred have al
ready fallen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
TROPICAL STORMS
PLAYING ON GULF
(By Associated Press.)

NEW ORLEANS, La, Aug. 16,-
Tropical storms have covered a large
part of the Gulf of Mexico and the eff
fects are being felt from Mexico to
the eastern coast. Heavy rains with
wind and high tides are reported
through the southern section of the
Gulf states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
OFFICIAL ENDS
LIFE BY BULLET
(By Associated Press.)

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 16.-David
Johnson, who far two days withstood
the siege of constables, was found dead
n his country home this morning. He
used his last bullet to end his life.
Johnson discharged the national regis
try enumerators when he was called
On to deliver official blanks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
REJECTS GERMAN
PROPOSAL FOR
ARB|TRAT|NG
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 16.-The
American reply to the latest German
note concerning the sinking of the
William P. Frye has been delivered in
Berlin and will be given to the papers
for publication tomorrow afternoon.
President Wilson's note accepts the
commission method of determining
damages. but rejects a proposal to ar,
bitrate the disputed portions of the
Prussian-American treaty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
EASTERN MILITARY
SITUATION SLOW
IN DEVELOPING
(By Associated Prass.)

LONDON, Aug. 16.-The eastern
military operations are developing
slowly. with both sides feeling the
effects of the Warsaw campaign. The
German advance under General Won
Hindenburg is centering its efforts
across the Dvina towards Petrograd
They are approaching the new Brest
Litvsk line, with the Russians holding
west of the Dvina.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
.LOCKET IN THE RACE
FOR TREAsURER's OFFICE

The first announcement made in the
race for county treasurer of Sumter
at the special election to be held Sep
tember 18th is that of Mr.. E. A. Lock.
EFT, which appears today. This an
nouncement opens the campaign,
which will be vigorously waged to the
finish
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
MR.. GEORGE D. JONES
IN TREAsURER'S RACE

Mr.. George d. Jones, of Sumter,
is another candidate to announce for
the office of county treasurer in the
special election to be held September
18th. His announcement appears ii
this afternoons issue of the Times
Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
Soldiers Answer Fire.
(By Associated Press

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Aug. 10
Captain Sanders reports that he has
Received reports that Mexicans are
crossing in twos and threes, attempt
ing to gather in Hildago county. A de
tachment of United States cavalry was
fire upon from the Mexican side last
night at Progresso, and the fire was
returned by the U. S. soldiers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
ALLAN IA MAN FOUND
IN DYING CONDITION
Especial to Times-Recorder. }

ATLANTA, Ca, Aug, 16.-With only
slight hopes for his recovery, Walter
NJ. Richards is lying in Grady hospital
after being found late Sunday after
noon near the East Lake golfing
course with his head in pool of blood
coming froIn a razor cash across his
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
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! MORE ATTACKS BY
y MEXICAN BANDITS
(By Associated Press.)

; .(By Associated Pfess.) Z
; BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Aug. 16. 4
; Captain Sanders Of the Texas 4
; Rangers, reports renewed attacks 4
} by Mexican bandits, where the 4
bands have been re-organized on
; he lower Rio Grande. I
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16

throat. 1t is thought that Richards had
been brooding over the condition of his
health and this led to the rash act.
He is the son Of the late Col. S. P.
Richards, of Atlanta, widely known
through the South as the printing pa
per man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16
SUICIDE BY
HANGING IN JAIL

SOUTH BEND. Ind, Aug. l6.-Silas
N. Ebersdee, who has been held for the
murder of Helen Macklin one year ago,
committed suicide in Jail here by hang
ing himself with piece of lead pipe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-16

= SUBMARINE GETS !
NORWEGIAN BOAT .
(By Associated Press.)

\ (By Associated Press.) =
= LONDON, Aug. 16.-The Nor :
\ wegian steamer Albis has been \
= sunk by submarine, says an =
4 announcement. =
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= WARSAW TROOPS =
= GO AGAINST SERyIA \
(By Associated Press.)

= LONDON, Aug. IA Central \
= news dispatch from Amsterdam =
= says the Germans are sending !
= forty thousand troops from War :
: saw to the Servian front. =
= 4 4 = 4 \ \ ! \ \ \ y + \ \
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\ \ y y 4 \ y y \ \ \ \ !
\ PANKHURST WILL I
NOT COMPLY. 4
(By Associated Press.)

\ (By Associated Press.) =
\ LONDON, Aug. 16.-Sylvia r
\ Pankhurst, the famous militant =
\ suffragist, asserts that the wo- =
\ men of England will not comply =
\ with the national registration re- =
\ quirements.
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The Lamar register., 1915-10-27

now, | admit. slightly disguised!-
Adriance returned, fliaging his arms
about her: Say yes. dearest! 1
shan't let you 80 until you do"
You are sure7" Pen insisted trem-
ulously. What can you see in me to
lover"
yourself! / loved you the minute
/ locked at you-tall and slender and
different-the woman of all the world
for mel"
Copyright. 1913. by the Mcclure Newspa-
The Lamar register., 1915-10-27

A young man in the country had
tender passion and took his girl some
flowers. How kind of you" said the
girl, TO bring me these lovely flow
ers. They are so beautiful and fresh
think there is some dew on them
yet" Yes" said the young man, in
great embarrassment. there is. but
I'm going to pay 1t of tomorrow st
Joseph Gazette.
The Lamar register., 1915-10-27
humor and III humor.

The sense OF humor is demon
strated by the fact that many a man
can operate a pile driver who can't
crack a Joke" says the Philadelphia
Record. Yes. and the nonsense of III
humor is demonstrated by the fact
that many knocker goes around tot
ing his little hammer and can't even
crack a smile.-Milwaukee Sentinel
The Lamar register., 1915-10-27

mary rat On TIC stars ant pee-ed
through the pa-lor windows. where
the minister unitel Luella and Len
Then. headed by the bride and
groom. the whole party wendell It's
way lack to the house On the hill
where the caterers served never-to
be-forgotten wedding supper
When the four were alone together
after it was all over, Len Temple
spoke to his father-in-law:
81 ought to have told you before.
sir" he said honestly. that I'm to
have charge OF the new grocery
store.
The deacon stared for moment
and then a twinkle came into his
eyes
III take back what said abo~l
the Temples being shiftless,' he said
heartily, and, Len, between us. well
keep all the grocery business in the
family. eh?"
Copyright. 1915. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per SyndiratA)
The Lamar register., 1915-10-27
FOR SALE

High Grade Goose Eggs
can be secured from l.. Writ
Markham.
The Lamar register., 1915-10-27

The other night Dickey tagged I'e)
in concluding his prayers as usual
with God bless papa and mamma.
and Florence. and Eleanor and Winf'
fred" 1.-THE twinsJ, and his grandpa
rents. and all of the aunties and I'M
cles he could readily remember, then
added: And God bless Mr.. Brassey
and Mrs Brassey and Charles and
Nell Brassey-You know EN-, don't
you?"-Harper' Magazine.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-08-21
JONES THINKS LIGHT
EXTENSION PROBABLE
Superintendent of Electric
Plant Favors Connecting
With Washington
ARGUES IT WOULD BE
PROFITABLE TO CITY
Expert Electrician Claims that
to Extend Electric System
1t Would Cost Only $4,000
to Washington

Superintendent A. G. Jones,
Of the Opelousas power plant,
in an interview, during the
week, stated that the proba-
bilities are that Washington
would be connected with the
Opelousas electric plant, pro-
vided that the Washington
town council could make the
necessary arrangements for
the erection Of the lines, be-
tween this city and Washing
ton. Mr.. Jones estimates that
it would cost in the neighbor-
hood Of $4,000 to connect Ope-
lousas and Washington. This.
would be much cheal-- than
the people of Washington
could erect a plant of their
own, besides having to go into
debt every month, according
to Mr.. Jones, for operating ex-
penses.
If Opelousas fur nj h vs.
lights to Washington, the lo-
cal electrician argues, one
town would be making out of
the undertaking, while the
other would be saving a con-
siderable sum each month.
For the past several years
the people Of Washington
have been exceedingly anxious
to secure electric lights, bur
the historic town on the banks
of the Courtableau has never
been able to figure that a plant
there would be a paying prop
osition, SO the citizens have
turned their attention towards
Opelousas. Now that this city
has one of the best and most
up-to-date electric plants in
the state electric lights could
be furnished the people Of
Washington for practically
the same that the users Of cleo
tricity pay in this city.
It is expected that as soon as
Mayor Mary, of Washington,
who has been spending +
month in Northern cities, re-
turns, that the Washington
and Opelousas officials will
discuss the probabilities Of
connecting the two towns by
electricity.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-08-21
GEORGIA MOB HANGS
ALLEGED MURDERER
Leo Frank Taken From Prison
and Lynched by Infuri-
ated Mob
CARRIED 100 MILES IN
AUTOES AND HUNG
Scene of Franks Death Al
most Within Sight of Form
er Home of Mary Phagan,
His Alleged Victim

A small we'll organized mob
took Leo Frank from the Geor.
gia state prison farm, at
Milledgeville, late Monday
night, brought him a hundred
miles in automobiles to almost
within sight of the former
home of Mary Phagan, whom
Frank was convicted of muir
dering, and hanged him to a
tree. No shots were fred.
The body, barefooted and
clothed only in prison trousers
and shirt, was found two miles
east Of Mariette this morn
ing. 1t is believed the
lynching occurred at daylight.
The body hung until 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning.
The officers stated that sew
eral automobiles well loaded,
drew up before the warden's
home, at the prison farm, and
demanded the alleged muir
derer Of the little girl, Mary
Phagan. The officers claim
that they could not resist the
mob and the prison gates were
opened, a few minutes after
which Frank was dragged
down the stairs, placed into an
automobile and rushed off to-
wards Marietta, a hundred
miles away, where he was
lynched.
The Frank murder trial at
tracted much a tie NJ Q n
throughout the United States.
Many from Opelousas signed
a petition asking the governor
to commute the sentence to
life Imprisonment.
The entire country was
greatly shocked at the con-
duct Of the officers and Geor-
gia mob. The lynching OF
Frank is a blot on the fair
name of the great state OF
Georgia which will take years
to efface.
Georgia's governor has an
nounced that he would con-
duct a probe Of the affair and
hoped to have all guilty par
ties convicted.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-08-21
THE PANAMA CANAL
Editor Clarion:

Editor Clarion:
Advise your readers tnat
the California expositions Will
not close until the end OF De-
cember, and that the best time
to visit both is from now on.
Among the attractions !
strongly urge all visitors to
the San Diego and San Fran
cisco fairs to be sure to visit
the Panama canal, both on the
"Isthmus," at San Diego and
the "Zone" at San Francisco.
At the former they will see a
splendid scenograph, with a
canal at their feet; moving
clouds, tropical hurricanes,
moon and sunlight effects, sun
rise and sunset, etc. On the
zone a moving platform cir
cumnavigates the the entire
canal, from the Atlantic to the
Pacific side and back. This
gorgeous production was
awarded the gold medal: the
first time in the history of ex-
positions that a midway conces
sion was awarded a prize. Its
educative value certainly en-
titled it to this recognition.
Bob Fowler and the pho
tographer who accompanied
him on his aerial journey
across the isthmus Of Panama
are the only persons in the
Continued on page 4.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-08-21
HAAS TO GET EXPERT
TO ATTEND TO CARS
Overland Agent Will Take
Care of His Customers and
Keep Cars in Condition

Senator Leon S. Haas, wht
recently accepted the agency
for the Overland company
| announced during the Weel
that he would have the ser
| vices Of an expert mechanic
direct from the Overland fac
tory, who will do nothing else
but attend to Mr.. Haas Gus.
toners, repairing all Overland
cars sold by the local agent
Last week Mr.. Haas re.
ceived and disposed of a car.
load of Overlands; he has or.
dered another carload, which
is expected to arrive in the
near future. The first WHY'S.
Knight car to be seen in Ope.
lousas arrived in the Haas car.
load lot.
The six cylinder Overland
just announced gives the Viii
lys- Overland company what is
probably the greatest selling
combination of cars ever pro-
duced in one single season by
single manufacturer.
In June the Overland an
nounced a four cylinder tour
ing car to sell for $3.50. The
influx of orders covering this
model alone has been the
greatest in the history Of The
Toledo concern.
Four weeks ago the WHY'S
Knight car was announced for
$1095. This is the lowest
priced sleeve valve-motored
car ever put on the market by
any manufacturer in this coun-
try or abroad.
With the announcement Of
the six" at S1145, the Over
land has completed a trio of
models which to all intents
and purposes practically y
blankets the moderate price
market. This latest addition
to the Overland family is
known as Model sc. In con-
sideration Of the price prob
ably the most conspicuous ad-
vantage of this new car is its
size. The large, roomy body
with its two extra seats can
easily accommodate seven
adults.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-08-21
ST. CHARLES OFFERS
AID TO PARISH FAIR
FATHER GRACE PRESIDENT OF RENOWNED JESUIT
INSTITUTION, EXPRESSES PATRIOTIC AND EN-
THUSIASTIC SENTIMENTS

st. Charles stands for the
up-building of st. Landry par
ish, part of which our col
lege forms; the faculty, as
well as the boys, will do all in
their power to promote the in
terests Of this great parish,
with unlimited resources, by
boosting the St. Landry Farm
ers' Fair Thus spoke Rev.
Father NJ. A. Grace, S. j.,
president Of st. Charles Col
lege, Grand Coteau, when he
was asked his opinion of the
parish fair.
Eve will not only lend all
assistance and cooperation
possible to the officials of the
fair association, in making the
parish fair great event, but
we will also give our time and
money towards this good
cause
Realizing and appreciating
that Father Grace is one of the
most progressive residents Of
ST. Landry, those interested in
organizing the parish fair, in
vited the distinguished Louis
ianian to cooperate with and
assist them in their endeavors.
Being out of the parish at the
time of organization of the
fair association, Father Grace
was unable to attend any of
the meetings Of the stockhold-
ers.
st. Charles College boasts
of the finest thoroughbred cat
tie and hogs in this state. The
faculty Of the Grand Coteau
institution feel justly proud Of
the stock owned by the Col
lege and if it is possible Father
Grace will place some Of these
thoroughbreds on exhibition at
the parish fair, which will be
held in this city on October
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-08-21
%, 20 and 80.

/ %, 90 and 80.
Since the erection of ST.
Charles College the Jesuit
fathers have taken a great
! deal Of interest in agriculture,
assuming the lead in progress
sive cultivation Of crops, as
well as the raising of thor
oughbred stock. The Jesuits
realize that St. Landry is an
agricultural parish and they
are willing to contribute their
mite to the furthering Of the
cause in their community.
There is no doubt, also, that
the College boys will take an
important part in the educa-
tional contest of the fair and
will probably attend the fair
in a body, to witness the foot
ball game between st. Charles
and Lafayette, on Sunday, the
last day Of the fair.
President Littell has been
devoting considerable time to
making the preliminary ar
rangements of the fair; he
and Secretary Andrepont are
now corresponding with the
railroads with a view Of Sc
curing reduced rates during
the holding Of the fair.
An executive committee
composed of the following: j..
j. Healey, Felix Decauche,
Rev. j. B. Brock, Lawrence Al.
Andrepont, Emar Lafeur and
James Sanders, has been ap-
pointed by President Littell.
This committee will have
charge Of the fair, making all
arrangements necessary. Pres
ident Littell is an ex-officio
member Of the committee and
will be it's chairman.
x
The executive committee
was scheduled to hold its first
meeting on Friday afternoon.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-08-21
SONS HEROIC ACT
SAVES BOAGNPS LIFE
E. M. Boagni, Jr., Comes In
just In Time to Prevent
Dogs Destroying Father

Sunday evening while sep
arating two large watch dogs,
E. NJ. Boagni was attacked
and badly bitten by the ami
mails. Mr.. Boagni had suc-
ceeded in stopping the fight
and was leading the dogs
back to their kennel when one
sprang upon him and buried
it's teeth in his forearm, and
while he was engaged in rid
ding himself of this brute, the
other one, and extraordinarily
large animal sprang upon him
from behind, burying its fangs
in his shoulders and dragging
him down. Just at this criti-
cal juncture E. M. Boagni, Jr.,
his ten year old son, rushed to
his fathers rescue, and with
his little baseball bat put the
enraged brutes to flight. Mr..
Boagni was severely bitten on
the shoulder, arms, side and
leg. Doctors Saizan and Lit
tell attended him and while
his wounds are very painful,
they are not dangerous, es-
pecially as the dogs are very
healthy.
Anyone having experience
with dogs in handling cattle
knows their great strength.
One large dog can seize and
drag down a beef. This gives
an idea of the seriousness OF
the situation at the moment
of young Boagni's timely arri-
val on the scene. No words
can adequately express our
admiration Of the little fel-
lows courage. 1t is nothing
short Of heroic for a little tel
low of ten years TO attack md
drive off two enraged brutes
of the size of the ones in cues
ton. The courage and cool
ness displayed are remark able
in a child Of his age. We are
told that the bat was SO we'll
used, that both dogs are badly
crippled. Doesn't the little
fellow deserve a Carnegie
Medal? Mr.. Eckart, Mr.. Bo-
agni's secretary, tells us that
since Sunday evening he has
been kept busy answering tel
ephone inquiries as to Mr.. Bo-
agni's condition, and we are
glad to ge able to say to Mr..
Boagni's numerous friends
that he is up and doing well.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-08-21
REMOVE DEBRIS
August II, 1915

August IT, 1915.
To the Editor Of The Clarion:
More than six months have
passed since the property of
JOS. A. Magnus & Co., former
ly the Elk Restaurant, on
Bellevue Street, was partially
destroyed by fire. The char
red tinbers and debris have
never been removed.
The ruins Of this building,
situated on one of the princi-
pal streets of the city, within
q stones throw of the court
house, the post Office and the
hotel, are not only offensive to
the eye but constitute a public
nuisance, menacing, as they
/ do, the health Of those who
live and work thereabout and
the safety of adjacent build
ings.
The residents of the city re-
ceiye frequent visits from the
health inspectors who insist
upon the sanitation of premi-
ses, the cutting of weeds, etc.
These are wholesome regula-
tions in the interest of the pub
lie health and should be vigor-
ously enforced; but in their
search for molehills, let not
the city authorities overlook
mountains,
L. L. PERRAULT.