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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
AMERICUs COTTON MARKET
Americus, Ca, March II 1915.

Americas, Ca, March IL 1915.
The cotton market is quoted toda-
as follows:
Good middling s to s LAC.
Middling, SAC to &c,
The New York futures market show
ed decline of s to 10 points from yes
terday's close, the May option at noon
standing at S.S7 cents.
There is a fair demand here for spot
cotton at current quotations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
>. Planters Bank Building.

The firm Of Americas Furniture Co.
composed Of w. II. Virgins and G. Nj
Bragg, is this day dissolved hy mutual
consent. Mr.. Bragg, who acquires
the interest of Mr.. Virgins, will con
tinue the business at the same stand
on Forsyth street All debts due the
firm will be payable to Mr.. Bragg.
We trust that the public will con-
tinue to give Mr.. Bragg a liberal share
Of its patronage.
March Inn, 1915.
w. H. VIRGINS.
advt G. NJ. BRAGG.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19

A gutter cleaning machine has been
patented, consisting of a set of wheels
to be pushed along curb, attached 10
which are two scrappers to do the
work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
TURKISH crescent HAS .'' '''.
HAD EvENTFUL HISTORY
SINCE DAWN Of TIME

one another to unite in checking the
Ottoman invasion. The result was that
by the middle of the sixteenth century
Turkey included all of the Balkan pen
insular, Greece, Moldavia, Transyi-
, vania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, and that
part of Hungary east of line drawn
north and south half way between Bud
apest and Vienna.
CAS- the generations passed, how
ever, Turkish power in Europe began
to wane. In her stock-taking after the
, treaties of Utrecht and Rastadt, Tur-
key found her European dominions
shrunken considerably, as compared
with what they were in the middle of
of the sixteenth century. Hungary had
pushed back the invader several hun
dred miles to the east and south, and
Russia had crowded him out of one of
his footholds on the Black Sea. Where
formerly the Turk controlled the en-
tire region around the Black Sea, Rus
STA had now driven him out of the
land of the Georgians and had gotten
a short stretch of the coast of the
Black Sea.
But Turkey was still left in pos
session of the mouth of every river
entering that sea, including the Dan,
the Dnieper, the Dniester and the Dan
ube. She had lost Greece, but at the
same time had a sort of recompense
in Crete and Cyprus.
I'm the century that followed, many
things happened. By 1910 Russia had
lost control of the Georgia coast of
the Black Sea, but she secured in ex-
| Shoh SO TIC ocClloH VI Inc COAST OcCu-
pied by the mouths of the Don, the
Dneiper and the Dniester. In the next
five years there was still another story
to- tell@Russia had forced her way
around the Black Sea to the mouth of
the Danube on the west, and almost 70
its fartherest extremity on the east.
And then came the century that
has passed since the remaking of the
map of Europe after Napoleon had sent
it to the scrap-pile. Everything went
fairly well with the Turk until the
middle of the seventies. When Servia
and Montenegro revolted against Turk
ish rule Russia, then in a secret al
lance with Austria for the division of
the spoils, encouraged the revolt.
after many negotiations between
the powers, Russia finally went to war
with Turkey. with the understanding
taat if she won, Austria was to get
Herzegovina and Bosnia in return for
her acquiescence in the move. Russia
won and negotiated peace with Tur-
key which was distasteful to Great
Britain, Germany and Austria. They
demanded that they be permitted to
have voice in the matter and Russia,
with her land route to Constantinople
threatened by Austria, and her Black
Sea route by the British navy, acqui-
esced.
The result was the calling of the
Congress of Berlin. And that Con-
gress was a great disappointment 70
Russia and greater blow to Turkey.
1t did not give Russia what she thought
she ought to have, and yet it took
away from Turkey, perhaps, more than
Russia would have taken. 1t Sc, Up
the Balkin states, Servia among them,
and by so doing started that long chain
of diplomatic negotiations and intri-
guest that have been so disastrous to
| Turkey the past third OF a century"
.dGNHHlNh V<6A
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
Miss Mamie Smith .......... 201, lilo
DISTRICT SIX.

Miss Mamie Smith ....... lilo
DISTRICT SIX.
This includes all of Stewart County.
After the grand prizes have been
awarded, at least two prizes will be
awarded to the leaders in this district.
First district prize will be a beautiful
$4,000 Diamond Ring, purchased from
ThOs. l.. Bell, Americas Jeweler. Sec
and district prize will be a HOOsier
"White Beauty" kitchen cabinet pur-
chased from A. W. Smith Furniture Co.
Americas furniture dealers. We will
pay You ten per cent. cash commits
sion ii you fail to win prize.
LUMPKIN, GA.
Miss Carrie Ward ......... 205,3 $40
Miss Maggie Mae Dunaway =. 210,100
Hrs. Frank aLnisr ,Jr. ...... $500
Miss Mary Wood ........... 200
RICHLAND.
Miss Carrie Woods ......... 208,30O
Miss Mary Lee Wilson ...... ZOO
DISTRICT SEVEN.
This includes all of Marion and
Schley rOunties.
After the grand prizes have been
awarded, at least two prizes will be
awarded to the leaders in this district.
First district prize will be beautiful
$4,000 Diamond Ring purchased from
ThOS. L. Bell, Americas Jeweler. Sec
end district prize will be HOOsieT
"White Beauty" kitchen cabinet pur'
chased from the A. w. Smith Furni,
ture Co., Americas furniture dealers
We will pay you ten per cent. cash
commission, ii you fail to win prize.
ELLAVILLE.
Miss Mary Strange ...... 2O9,9O(
Miss Rosa Walker ....... 2OS,77C
AMERICUS R-2.
Miss Minnie Beckwith ...... 2O73O(
BUENA VISTA.
Miss Tillie Woolvin ........ 2O5, 300
Miss Ruth Carr ........... 21o,76O
Miss Ethel Hair ......... 2O7220
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
STANDING OF CONTESTANTS

Continued from Page Seven.)
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-10-01

suppressing a momentary flash Of an
ger that had Redeemed his face, and
controlled himself AZ If by q super
human effort.
II believe you really love that man
Kennedy" he exclaimed in a tone that
was almost a hiss. But l tell you,
Elaine, he is all BLUM Why, he has
been after that Clutching Hand now
for three mouths-and what has he
accomplished? Nothing."
He paused. Through Elaine's mind
there flashed the contrast with Ken
nedy's even temper and deferential
manner.
Bennett, by another effort, seemed
to grip his temper again. He paced
up and down the room. Then he
changed the ubject abruptly. and the
conversation was resumed with some
constraint
While Elaine and Bennett were talk
ing Kennedy and had entered the Of
fee.
Craig stopped the boy who was
about to announce us and asked for
BENEFITS secretary instead, much to
my establishment.
The boy merely indicated the door
of one of the other private Offices, and
we entered n.
We found the secretary hard at
work at the typewriter, copying a
legal document. Without a word Ken
nedy at once locked the door
The secretary rose in surprise, but
Craig paid no attention to him. In
stead he calmly walked over to the
machine and began to examine it.
Might / ask'-began the secretary
You keep quiet" ordered Kennedy,
with a nod to me to watch the fellow.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-10-01
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystified by
q series of murders and other crimes.
The principal clue to the criminal Is the
warning letter which Is sent the victims.
est victim of the mysterious assassin is
Taylor Dodge. the insurance president.
Ills daughter, Elaine, employs Craig Ken
needy the famous scientific detective to
try to unravel the mystery. What Ken
nedy accomplishes is told by his friend
Jameson. "A newspaper man. Enraged at
the determined effort which Elaine and
Craig Kennedy are making to put an end
TO his crimes. the Clutching Hand, as
this strange criminal Is known, resorts
to all sorts OF the most dlabolical schemes
TO put them out Of the way. Each chap
ter OF the story tells of a new plot
against their lives and of the way the
great detective uses all his skill to save
this pretty sirl and himself from death.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-10-01

At that moment we were startled
by the sudden appearance OF Elaine
She entered the room carrying in
her arms a huge bunch OF roses which
she had evidently just received.
The moment CHE saw Craig, how.
ever, she stopped short with look OF
great surprise.
Her keen eye had not missed the
fact that several OF her letters lay
scattered over the top Of the desk.
What are you doing with my let
tiers, Mr. Kennedy" she asked, in an
astonished tone. evidently resenting
the unceremoniousness with which he
had apparently been overhauling her
correspondence.
AS guardedly as possible, Kennedy
met her inquiry, which ! could not
myself blame her for making.
81 beg your pardon, Miss Dodge"
he said, but matter has just come
up which necessitated merely a cur.
sorry examination of some purely for
NAL letters which might have an i'm
portant bearing on the discovery OF
the Clutching Hand. Your aunt had
no idea where you were, nor when you
might return. and the absolute neces-
sity for haste in such an important
matter Is my only excuse for examin.
ing few minor letter without first
obtaining your permission"
She said nothing, At another time
such an explanation would have been
instantly accepted. Now, however, it
was different
Kennedy read the look on her face
and an instant later turned to Aunt
Josephine and myself.
Il would very much appreciate a
chance to say a few words to Miss
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Look. Walter" he exclaimed as he
drew out the paper from the machine,
| bent over, and together we com
pared the rs with those in the Clutch
ing Hand letter, the paper from the
bomb and the letter which Craig had
taken from Elaine's desk
AS Craig pointed out the resem-
blances with a pencil my amaze
ment gradually changed into
comprehension and comprehension
into conviction. The meaning of it all
began to dawn on me-
The writing was identical. There
were no differences!
While we were locked in the secre-
tary's Office Bennett and Elaine were
continuing their chat on various social
topics. Suddenly, however, with a
glance at the clock, Bennett told Elaine
that he had an important letter to die
tate and that ii must go of at once.
She said that she would excuse him
a few minutes, and he pressed but
ton to call his secretary.
OF course, the secretary did not APP
pear Bennett left his office, with
some annoyance, and went into the ad-
joining room, the door to which Ken
nedy had not locked.
He hesitated moment, then opened
the door quietly. To his establishment
he saw Kennedy, the secretary and
myself apparently making close ex-
animation OF the typewriter.
Gliding, rather than walking back
into his own office. he closed the door
and locked IT. Almost instantly fear
END fury at the presence of his hated
rival, Kennedy. turned Bennett, as IL
were, from the Jekyll OF polished
lawyer and lover of Elaine into an in
sanely jealous and revengeful Mr.,
Hyde. The strain was more than his
warped mind could bear.
With a look Of intense horror and
loathing Elaine watched him slowly
change from the composed, calm, In
tellectual Bennett she knew and re-
spected into repulsive, mad figure of
a man.
His stature even seemed to be al
tered. He seemed to shrivel up and
become deformed. His face was terribly
distorted.
And his long. sinewy hand slowly
| twisted and bent until he became the
personal embodiment of the Clutching
Hand.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-10-01

Dodge alone he intimated Il have
had no such opportunity for some
time. If you would be so kind as to
leave us in the library-for few min
utes-"
He did not finish the sentence.
Aunt Josephine had already begun to
withdraw and | followed
For moment or two Craig and
Elaine looked at each other. neither
saying word, each wondering just
what was in the others mind.
Craig cleared his throat, the obvious
manner of covering up his emotion.
Elaine" he said at length, dropping
the recent return to Miss Dodge" for
the moment, Elaine. is there any
truth In this mornings newspaper re-
port of-of you?"
She had dropped her eyes. But he
persisted, taking a newspaper clipping
from his pocket and handing it to her
Her hand trembled as she glanced
over the item:
SOCIETY NOTES.
Dame Rumor is connecting the
name Of Miss Elaine Dodge, the
heircss, with that of Perry Ben
nett, the famous young lawyer.
The announcement Of an engage
ment between them at any time
would not surprise.
E1ainn Rad M forfhnr Che no ID
back the clipping to Kennedy. AS her
eyes met his she noticed his express
sion of deep concern, and hesitated
with the reply she had evidently been
just about to make.
Still, as she lowered her head, it
seemed to give silent confirmation to
the truth of the newspaper report.
Kennedy said nothing, but his eyes
continued to study her face.
He suppressed his feelings with a
great effort then, without a word.
bowed and left the room.
Walter" he exclaimed as he re.
Joined us In the drawing room, where
was chatting with Aunt Josephine.
I'VE must be of again. The trail fol.
lows still farther"
An hour or so later, Elaine, whose
mind was now In whirl from what
had happened, decided to make a call
on her lawyer and the confidant of her
father, Perry Bennett.
AS Elaine entered his private office.
Bennett rose to greet her effusively
and they exchanged a few words.
81 mustn't forget TO thank you for
those lovely roses you sent me-" she
exclaimed at length. "They were
beautiful, and l appreciated them ever
so much"
A moment later Bennett led the
conversation around until he found an
opportunity to make tactful allusion
to the report of their engagement in
the morning papers.
He had leaned over, and now at
tempted to take her hand. She with
drew 1t, however. There was some
thing about his touch which, try as
she might. she could not like. Was 1t
mere prejudice or was 1t her keen
woman's intuitionf
Bennett looked at her a moment,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-10-01

You are under arrest--and the less
you say the better for YOU
| shall never forget the look that
crossed the secretary's face Was it
the surprise of an innocent man?
Taking the mans place at the ma
chine Kennedy removed the legal pa
per that was in it and put in a new
sheet. Then he tapped out, as we
watched
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-10-01
BE AT HEADQUARTERS AT u. DE
STROY THIS IMMEDIATELY.
TINCTURE OF IODINE
THREE PARTS Of

This 10 his contention whereas
TRUTH is the only goal and MATTER
is nonexistent-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01
A Delightful Treat

Pinkie Koplin entertained the
faculty of the Fitzgerald schools
after the teachers meeting Tuesday
afternoon with ice cream and con-
fections at The National. Among
the guests were Miss Jeffiie Per-
sons, Miss Reynolds, Miss Geddes
Miss Powell, Miss Washburn, Miss
Merritt, Miss Vaughn, Miss Colsher,
Miss McLarin. Miss Adams, Miss
Averitt, Mrs. Wombly, Mr.. and Mrs
Beauchamp and Prof. Mathews.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01

Miss Minnie Colsher returned
to the city Tuesday to take up her
duties in the city schools.
Mr.. R. L. Jones left Tuesday
morning for Baltimore and New
York to purchase his fall stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Dunbar OF
Ashton, Alabama, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ. Lee, on N. Lee.
for a short time.
Mr.. B. D. Oliver of Americas
has accepted a position with Den
mark Drug Co.
Miss Sarah Miller, who has
been the guest of Miss Pauline
GoIdenberg returned to her home
in Cordele this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durard Jackson
returned to the city Tuesday from
Athens. Mr.. jackson has &C.
copied a position with the Ben
Hill Company.
Mrs. D. B. Davis and son,
Clifford, are the guest of rela.
tlves and friends at Wrightsville
Beach and Wilmington, N. C.
Miss Lizzie Mae Ellington has
returned from Mansfield, where
she has been visiting relative:
for the past month.
The new fixtures for the Sur
prise Store annex arrived Tues
day and are being installed.
Mr.. and Mrs, A. J. Roush ar
rived Tuesday from their extend
ed western trip. They report
most delightful trip through
California. seeing the exposi
lions. through Washington, Ore
gon. the Yellow Stone Park an,
other points in the west an,
north.
Judge Curtis M. Wise arrive,
on the early train from Atlant
this morning accompanied b
Mrs. Wise and a trained nurs
from the sanitarium at Hender
sonville, N. C. The host 0
friends of this splendid citize
will regret to learn that his sta
in the mountains of North Care
lima did not improve his physics
condition.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01
The High School
Will Have Team

We had a first class foot ball
team last year, altho it was the
lightest in it's class and most of
the players were new at the
game. This year the team will
still be light but all the boys
have had at least one seasons
practice and have played togeth-
er some. Last year we outplayed
the ''Ruffs", or Volunteers,
which is the town team in every
game and won all but two Of
them. Americas was only able
to beat US at that place by soma
very questionable strategy" and
in the game played here was un-
able to cross the goals at all, al
tho they held us scoreless also.
We lost by close scores, to two
or three other teams only because
of greatly inferior weight. This
year, as we said before, the team
will be light, but it will have the
same Fitzgerald spirit which has
won so many games and contests
of all kinds before, and also they
will as well coached as any COL
lege team we play.
Those who will form the back
bone of the team are B. T.
Strickland, Gordon Forbes, Frank
Pryor, Lenoy Powell, Dean Hop
kins, Edward Griffin, Robert
Innis. Ebert Murray and Dugas
Frazer. There are many other
younger boys who will qualify as
ends and tackles and subs but
these are the veterans.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01
Nice Peaches, per basket,
35c. Phoenix Grocery.

Mrs. Bert Dickerson, who has been
north for some time visiting friends,
arrived yesterday, and was an over
night guest of Mrs. VIM. McCor-
mick. After visiting her son, Mr..
Loren Dickerson, and number of
friends. she departed this afternoon
for her home at Kissimmee, Fla
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickerson will be kind
ly remembered by friends as former
residents of this city.
Mrs. Fred Hoffman and son are
visiting home-fOlkS.
Miss Katie Booker and father have
returned from trip to the coast.
Extra fine Apples, per
peck, 4Oc. Phoenix Grocery.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01

L. P. Green, T. P. A., of Thomas
vile, spent a day in the city this
week.
Extra fine Apples, per
peck, 4Oc. Phoenix Grocery.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01
A., B. & A. Ticket Office
Robbed Last Night

Unknown parties broke into the
A., B. & A. ticket office between 100
and lam. last night. BaggagemaSter
c. H. Gill was in the office at
work until after one o'clock, and
Mr.. Mathis, assistant ticket agent,
went to work at five O'Clock this
morning. The money in the drawer
consisting Of small change, about
SIS in all, the burglar secured for his
trouble, the safe showing no signs Of
having been tempered with. Nc
clue to the parties has as yet beer
found.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01

e. H. Preston of Miami. Fla,
who is visiting friends in Broxton
spent a few days in Fitzgerald
this week.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01
Manhattan Barber Shop
Moved to AIdine RoteI

The above named popular tonso.
rial resort is now located in the
Aldine Hotel in a room especially
fitted up for them, where they would
be pleased to see their many old
customers as we'll as new ones
Our new quarters are up to date and
sanitary. Take neat and up-to-date
shave and bath and you will have no
other. Our shop is second to none in
Fitzgerald for expert BARRIERS. Drop
in and see the neatest shop in Fitz-
gerald. Yours to serve,
GRIPPE & WLKERsoN,
Proprietors Manhattan Barber Shop
Extra fine Apples, per
peck, 4Oc, Phoenix Grocery.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01
Wanted Lady Salesman

Must have fair education and
a good worker. Prefer one who
has had some experience in Real
Estate or Insurance. Good work.
err should average twenty-five
dollars per week.
Apply at room 210 Garbutt-
Donovan Bldg. It
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01

Capt. E. T. jams has returned
home from a visit to his sister in
Alabama who is seriously ill.
Mrs. Newton Watkins returned
home last night from a trip of
several weeks in Atlanta and other
places in north Georgia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lassiter of Cor
dele, came down yesterday to see
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones and family
on North Lee.
Mr.. j. Phil Campbell passed
through the city this morning en-
route to Brunswick.
G. P. A. w. w. Croxton, spent
a short time in the city Tuesday
morning.
Mrs. Truax, who lived IN this
city a number of years ago, but
who made her home in Ohio for
the past several years, returned to
the city and will make her home
in the Holtzendorf apartment
house.
We allow 10c for Good
middling Cotton to our
Credit CustOmers---DOdd
Supply Co.
Pitcher Lariscy has obtained a
position with R. l. Maffet's Ba-
zaar. He will hold that position
until next spring when he will
take his old job on the mound
back again. Charlie Garwood
has been back in town over a
week, having given up his posi-
ton in a ''soap factory" in Pa
latka, Fla, for the more congen-
ial occupation of night clerk at
the Aldine. McFarlin will be
back sometime this week and
with this pitching staff we can
start off next season with only
a catcher to support them, and
we are sure of getting Les Nor
ris for that job.
For Sale or Rent, Sept. Isl
A practically new 7-roOm resi-.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01

G. H. Preston of Miami. Fla.
who is visiting friends in Broxton
spent a few days in Fitzgerald
this week.
Clever Chas. Tyler of Broxton,
attended to business in the CITY
Tuesday.
Rev. S. L. G. Adams, of OciIla,
returned from trip to N. Georgia
Tuesday. While in Atlanta Rev.
Adams filled the pulpit at the
Gordon street Baptist church last
Sunday
Nice Peaches, per basket,
35c. Phoenix Grocery.
Miss Louise Smith, librarian,
who has been visiting relatives at
1nolan springs during August, re-
turned to the city Tuesday morn
ing.
Mr.. James Durham resigned
his position with the Denmark
Drug Co. to accept a similar one
with the National.
Reason Paulk resigned his posi-
ton with the National Drug Co.
to enter the college of Pharmacy
at Philadelphia, Penn.
Mrs. Daisy Brazilian McLain, of
Dawson, is visiting DR.. and Mrs.
D. B. Ware on S. Main street.
Nice Peaches, per basket,
35c. Phoenix Grocery.
Mrs. Clara Bryan and daughter,
Miss Marguerite, arrived yesterday
from Arkansas, where they spent
the past year or more with relatives
They both say they are glad to get
back to "Fitz." and friends. Mrs
Bryan says her son-in-law, DR..
Adams, together with his wife, left
for some point in Alaska, where the
Doctor has secured a lucrative Gov
eminent position.
Mrs. C. G. Reeves, of Fl. Pierce
Fla, is visiting her daughter, Mrs
Fred Shearer, and taking care of the
new granddaughter which arrived
last week.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-09-01
For Investors

Something of interest to
every man and woman in
the city can be learned by
calling at room 21O, S story
Bldg. Mr.. Barger will be
pleased to go into details
of the proposition with any
one interested. This may
mean an income to you for
the rest of your life. IO3-tf.