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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21
BABY SERVED IN A LAWSUIT
One year old Heir to Share In Million
Dollar Estate Summoned.

Bridgeport, Gonna one-year-old
baby was served with papers in ii law
suit when Deputy Sheriff Cunningham
went TO Riverside and found little
Helen Green at the palatial summer
home of her father. Harold Rumsey
Green.
The baby is one of twenty heirs of
James Green, who died in st. Louis in
1914, leaving an estate of Sl,O0ooo0.
Two of the heirs, Laura G. Littlebrant
and Marian c. Littlebrant Of ST Louis.
have brought suit to have the will set
aside on the ground that Green was in
competent
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21
TWO DEATHS IN ONE HOME
Sees Mother in-law Stricken With
Heart Failure, Then Dies.

Philadelphia = Stricken with heart
failure just after she had called her
son to dinner at noon, Mrs. Rebecca
Thomas. seyenty-three years old, sis
ter of Jesse Pratt. former mayor of
Camden, fell dead in the dining room
of her Camden home.
Mrs. Madeline Thomas. her daugh-
ter-in-law. who was i'm an adjoining
room, ran to her assistance and was
leaning over her. trying TO lift her
form TO a couch. when she. too. col
lapsed and fell lifeless.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21
Falls Forty Feet on Mans Back.

Chester, Pa.-"See Il pin and pick 1t
up all that day youll have good luck, +"
murmured Thomas Delaney as he stop
ped to pick up pin at the foot Of IA
scaffold. Then Joseph Gest. aged six
teen. came tumbling from the top of
the scaffold and alighted on the for
mer's back. Gest's tumble was over
forty feet. and. while he was severely
injured, he will recover physicians say.
Delaney was only slightly Jared and
continued at work.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21
WHITTLES VIOLIN FINGERS.
Player Hopes to Increase His Pro-
ficiency by Surgery.

Wichita. Kan.-ln order to become
more proficient violin artist Mark
Sandfort. a member Of an orchestra
here had a piece Of flesh taken from
each OF his six fingers The inciSions
were drawn together and sewn with
horsehair. The operation was performs
ed by Dr. III. :. Hickok. and Sandfort
Will be able to remove the bandageS
soon.
Sandfort has won a reputation as "A
violinist However, his execution of
musical selections was not as good as
he desired ii TO be He hit upon a
plan. He would have his fingers whit
tied down. He waited until the season
closed and had the operation per
formed
According TO physicians. this is the
first time that an operation OF this
kind has been performed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21
DRILLED, MERCURY AT 13O.
Japanese Troops Wore Anything They
Pleased In Formosa.

Tokyo.-American militiamen drill
ing on the Mexican border in terrific
heat may cool off when they hear that
1000 japanese soldiers marched and
maneuvered twelve days in Formosa
with the mercury as high as 130 de-
grees Il. And only three cases of sun
stroke were reported in the entire
period.
The first nine days were spent in
constant marching. the troops covering
100 miles. Because of the heat the
soldiers were permitted to wear any
clothing they pleased Some wore he'll
NETS, some straw hats. some knitted
underskirts or thin kimono.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21
ANOTHER QUITS SING SING
Officials Think Prisoner Swan te
Liberty.

Ossining. y. YIN going into the
garden TO get some tomatoes for break
fast" said Elmer Schultz, prisoner
at Sing Sing, as he walked out OF the
power house. where he was doing duty
as fireman. Some hours later the
big whistle footed the message that
another prisoner had escaped.
Prison officials had then found two
iron pickets had been pulled apart and
concluded that Schultz went through
the opening. dived into the Hudson
and swan 20 liberty.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21
REWARDS FRIENDS
Retired Manufacturer Remem-
bers Couple Who Aided Him.
MAKES REQUEST OF $4,000
Had Fled Menace of Zeppeins In His
Own Country-ln His Will He De-
clared That Money Was Left Because
of Unusual Kindness"

Philadelphia Kindness pays; usual
ly it pays only with happiness.
Kindness means doing your best
without hope of gain
Show kindness to the stranger; he
may be Il disguised angel
But be kind to him any he may
need your help.
Each opportunity TO do a kindness
comes bat once; don't let one slip.
Fortune came to MIR. and Mrs Cyrus
Jared Gray.
1t came to their home in this city in
guiSe If "a stranger who fingered Il cou.
pie OF days ana died. But lie left them
$4,000 or property approXimating that
amount. He was Adolph Geyer, retired
London manufacturer who fled the
menace of Zeppelins in his own coun-
try. In his will he said the money was
left 50 because of unusual kindness"
But we only did what we could for
fellow being in Distress" Mrs. Gray
said. we had no idea Of compensa-
ton He seemed just friendless and ill.
The first | saw of him was when a
taxi stopped in front of the house. The
driver didn't seem to know where to
90, and | went out and asked If |
could help Then | saw that Mr. Geyer
wasn't able 10 20 any further"
Ii was early last June that the taxi
stopped in Walnut street The Gray
home is one of row of apartments,
old fashioned and unpretentious But
1t Is pleasant. with vines over the door
and porch set with cushioned chairs
1t was here that Geyer came after he
had found hotels fun because of the
al. mems convention.
Il keep boarders. and one room hap
pened to be unoceupied,' Mrs. Gray
explained lie had stopped the ma
chine and asked the driver to 20 TO the
nearest doctor. He'd been taken i'll ol
the train from New York and rapidly
grew worse. We carried him into the
house and 10 bed. The physician We
called soon saw there was no help for
him.
In the will lie made just before his
death Geyer said that he had no mex
of kin or relatives.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21

WILLIAM MARCoSI ON WAY TO FRONT
there has been some advance in practi-
cal wireless hy which we are now able
to direct the artillery fire of "A ship by
signals from aeroplanes. which has
been made possible largely through
the big Improvements in air craft.
The big lesson in Europe has been
one of organization of the physical
handling of big material problems by
the armies. | doubt if any one before
this war ever realized the meaning
and value of railroad transportation
on a large scale, as ii is practiced in
the United States. Europe too. has
learned how 10 do big industrial jobs
overnight. to assemble raw materials
and turn ont needed factory products.
Il refuse TO play the prophet role, so
| would rather not say how many Of
these war products will be of use TO
us when peace comes
Since the beginning of the war Mr..
Marconi has had unusual opportuni-
ty for observing the practical side OF
the war. having early put his scientific
knowledge. at the service of his coun-
try. AS a senator of the kingdom he
has visited England. Belgium. France
and other countries and introduced in
dustrial and shipping reforms. In his
capacity as military officer he has
come into close relation with army
and navy and given the benefit of his
science and business organization
knowledge to munition factories.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21
few INVENTIONS.
Marconi Finds Nothing Notable
Has Been Perfected During War.
USE OF POISONOUS GASES OLD
Big Lesson Of Conflict In Europe Is One
of Organization and transportation.
At Work on Signal System Which
Will Render Far More Difficult Sub
marine Warfare.

Rome No notable scientific discov-
cries or inventions are growing out Of
the great war, in the opinion of VII
liam Marconi, the wireless inventor.
In recent interview he declared:
LAS for war inventions, on the whole
there have been no great ones that oc-
cur TO me Most of them have been
minor ones or applications Of knowL
edge previously at our disposal as in
the case OF poison gases, if these may
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-21

Rochester. y. Y. = While County
Clerk William s. Cornwell OF Penn
yam was in swimming he cried for
help. and when rescuers brought him
to shore five pound eel was found
fastened to his right foot The eel was
killed and dressed. and I'm the evening
Cornwel and his friends dined of the
fish that nearly drowned him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
PREPARATIONS FOR
EDUCATIONAL MEET

Preparations are being rapidly com
pIeted for the meeting of the Georgia
Educational association in Macon,
April 2O-21-22.
This association brings together all
who are engaged in any kind of edu-
cational work, and fully one thousand
teachers of town and rural school sup
rintendents of city and county schools,
high school principals, college presi.
dents of city and county schools,
high school principals, college presi-
lidents and professors and representa-
tives of the various publishers of
school books, are expected to be pres
ent. The membership of the associa-
ton has grown rapidly in the last
few years and this organization bids
fair in a short while to rival some of
the big associations like those in Ala
bama and Kentucky, which are often
attended by three and four thousand
teachers.
Among those who will address the
association in Macon are DR.. D. B.
Johnson, of South Carolina, who is
president of the National Educational
association; DR.. Charles A. McMurry
the author of the special method books
and noted writer and speaker on edu-
cational topics. DR.. McMurry was for.
merly professor of education in the
Illinois State Normal school. but is
now connected with the Peabody Col.
lege for Teachers at Nashville, Tenn
Mr.. j. G. Meurman, of the National Blu.
reau of Education, will also be at the
Macon meeting, and will make an ad
dress on the Improvement of Rural
Schools" accompanying his lecture
with lantern slides to illustrate some
of the recent advances in rural school
work. Every rural teacher in Georgia
should hear the discussion of rural
school conditions.
A number of city and town and
county boards of education have
granted holiday for Friday, April 21sc,
in order that their teachers may at.
tend the association.
Supt. H. B. Carreker, of Commerce.
who is the treasurer, reports a large
number who have already sent in their
annual dues of one dollar in advance
Of the meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
ROW IN HARMONY MEETING.

The Way, the plain-speaking Atlanta
weekly which was recently founded by
Marion Jackson of fame well-known,
reproduces a recent editorial which
appeared in the Times Recorder refer
ring to the meeting of the state execu-
tive committee and the fight which ts
being made on Clark Howell, editor Of
the Atlanta Constitution, with the
semblance of antagonism to J. r.
Gray, editor of the Atlanta Journal
The comment of the Way was:
Is discrimination right?
If fight is to be made by South
Georgia leaders upon Mr.. Clark How.
ell, why not one against Mr.. James R.
Gray?
DO these questions suggested by the
Americas Daily es-Recorder, throw
light on the profound silence of the
papers edited by those gentlemen con
corning the friction in the State Ex
ecutive Committee, at the meeting re-
Gently reported so harmonious in At.
lanta
How long will it be in Georgia be-
fore the question which will determine
whether or not man shall be given
office will be not the question of place
of birth, or of residence or of faction,
but voters will ask whether or not
the man really rep esents the will of
the state?
How do Messrs. Gray, Howell and
Bennett stand on those questions OF
principle which have been agitating
Georgia during the past few years?
Which of them embodies the spirit
of Georgia."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
FIGHTING FUNSTON.

To many Americans it was a disap-
pointment that Major General Fred
Funston did not actually lead the eX-
petition into Mexico, but it is a mat
ter of general congratulation that
the movement is in direct charge of
Brigadier General Perishing. General
Perishing has gained remarkable fame
in military affairs, being promoted in
remarkable manner. When Theo-
dore Roosevelt was president, General
Perishing was raised in ranks above
hundreds Of his fellow officers because
OF efficiency-as Teddy acted
The border situation and general
command of the punitive expedition is
in charge of Major General Funston.
lie has remained in the states to form
ulate all plans and arrangements for
ary contingency which might arise.
Tie actual leadership and control of
the men involved in the Mexican cam
F5ign is in charge of General Perish
ing.
The Saturday afternoon dispatches
stated that the matter of the occu-
pancy of Casas Grandes was a matter
for Perishing to decide, according to
Funston's announcement. The war
department has not hampered Funston
with hundreds of orders, and Funston
does not intend to hamper Perishing.
The general expedition has moved
of in thorough keeping with what the
American army should be, and has
been the direct cause of a general
consent that our army should be larg
e..
Villas head is demanded, but he is
certainly a blessing for our army
Without him, we would be slumbering
aTay-with the world around us on
fire.
America must prepare against war
and not for war. The strong man
is never attacked, unless his oppon-
ent be right. So we should be strong
and right.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
THE STRIPPING CASE.

The Columbus Ledger joins in the
opinion already expressed by this
paper anent the Stripping case. The
fcrceful Columbus paper reasons as
Gid the Timas-R ecorder-what is STOP
ping the action on the case? Get the
hook for the niger in the woodpile."
The editorial from the Ledger is:
The Americas Times Recorder
wants action upon the noted Stripping
case. 1t is insisting that the governor
keep faith with the little girl of that
prisoner and pardon the father, in
compliance with the recent promise
made The Times Recorder asks why
was the case so quickly shelved by
the prison board? Is it true that the
! craving hand of Tom Watson has en-
tered somewhere, somehow, some
/ place? If it is not true, the real facts
had best be uncovered for some people
think so.
THE prison commission should do
lis best to right itself in the eyes of the
people. What is the delay in their rec
ommendation on the STRIPPING case?
The good people of Georgia expect
Gov. Harris to keeu faith with that
little girI-they want his V ord as sa-
cred as his bond. If he cannot act on
the Stripping case without the COM
missions recommendation, then act
on the prison commission.
Let's clean up and clear out
here is good place to begin.
while The Ledger is lot arguing
the case of Stripping and We are not
even posted on the merits of his
claims for pardon, We do think the
case should be settled without the in
lection of petty politics, and settled
one way or the other without delay.
As we understand it there is no reason
for delay unless it is on account of
politics and if this be the case mem
bers of the prison board and the gov
e1nor should be exposed.
IF STRIPPING is to be pardoned, turn
him out. If not, let the prison board
ard the governor say so and settle the
question. Petty politics have no place
in this case"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
DOES YOUR STOMACH
TROUBLE YOU?
G'.!.''.MkYRS
~ g , Wonderful
~ StOnlaChRemedy
will change
MI that
9.L!!:.o!::ng FACE!
ne Dose Has Often Dispelled
Years of Suffering.

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy can real
" be termed WONDERFUL. No mat
ter where you live-you will find PEG.
lie who have suffered with stomach
Liver and Intestinal Ailments, etc,
and have been restored to health anC
are loud in their praise of this remedy
1t acts on the source and foundation OF
these ailments, removing the poison
Gus catarrh and bile accretions, taking
cut the Inflammation from the intes-
final tract and assists in rendering the
same antiseptic. Sufferers are urged
t. try one dose-which alone should
relieve your suffering and convince
you that Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
should restore you to good health. Put
it to test today. Send for booklet on
Stomach Ailments to Geo. H. Mayr,
Mig Chemist, 1856 Whiting St, Chi
cago, or better still, obtain a bottle
from your druggist.
For sale by druggists everywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
THE NEW CLUB.

The Americus travelling men and
those directly interested in their
pleasure and welfare have organized
Il social club which should prove ben
eiiciai for all its members and the
city The public have possibly not
taken note of the large number of peo-
pie who travel out of Americus-and
are directly interested in her welfare.
IL Americas was written opposite
the name Of every travelling man who
visited a hotel, much advertising
would be derived.
The travelling men of any city arr
her direct representative who day in
and day cut sing here praises.
The new social club should prove
OF much value to its members, their
houses and the people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Of MAILS NAMED

ATLANTA, Ga, March 1S.-F. H.
Ellis has been appointed srperintend-
ent of mails of the Atlanta postofice
to succeed l. G. Hart, who goes to
Pittsburg, Pa.
Mr., Ellis was formerly assistant
superintendent in the Atlanta office
and is regarded as one of the most
capable men in the postal service. He
is well known and popular through
out the south.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Editor Benns, of the Butler Herald.
is hereby extended our heartfelt sym
patty in being made to suffer the loss
of this valuable paper from the time
lie asked US to send it to him-until
this good hour when it has been sent.
The Butler Herald is a fine type OF
Ceorgia's substantial and influential
weeklies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
THE NEWSPAPER TALK

Better babies mean better men, re
member that please.-Rome Trbune-
Herald
SO far a S publicity is concerned
Nerdun does not need a chamber o.
ccmmerce,-Brunswick Banner.
The street carnival may be the thing
for the country town, hut it has no
place in the big city.-Columbu Ledg-
er.
This continued talk of moving the
capital to Macon reminds Atlanta of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
RAILROADS HAVE
REACHED GROUNDS

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-A COM
plete readjustment of labor difficulties
between the southeastern railroads
and their machinists and allied craft
was reached when the railroads
granted an increase from one to three
and one half cents per hour increase,
and agreed to establish minimum
wage in all crafts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Franc Mangum, the versatile per-
former on the editorial page of the
Macon News, has purchased the
Siwainsboro Forest-Blade, and will take
q dip in weekly journalism. All success
is our wish-but he can't write about
so much eating now, for he can't get it
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Thomas B. Fielder, the great I'M
known, is quite star performer when
a Headline is in sight It's all wrong,
Perilspauline
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Pears as if some of the papers can't
get a second to their motion that
Grand Old Buttermilk be declared the
official drink.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
NO OPPOSITION THERE.

The curious situation has arisen in
Clarke county, with Athens as the
county seat, which warrants note be-
cause of its popularity as compared
with possibly every other county in
Georgia. Not single official which
has served the county during their
present term has opposition. The
primary will be held with only one
possibly candidate in each race.
An ideal situation, certainly for the
Office holders-and as far as politics
gees.
Sumter has had her primary. The
people have spoken their choice, and
it behOoVes every ght-thinking and
Intelligent citizen to support the
choice of that primary in the general
election and the fulfllment of the
duties of his office.
But Clarke county takes the blue
ribbon without question. The news
papers have a kick coming-if nobody
else.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
The Royal Cafe
For Aides and Gentlemen

Just opened. Gives excellent service
The menu consists of the best the mar
ket affords and you get what you want.
If 1t is not on menu call for it and if it
is in the market you get it. Everything
new and up-to-date.
S. BANIACAS, Propr.
d. RAMOS, Manager.
2O7 Lamar st. Telephone 32S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
THERE WITH THE SPUNK.

If Cranston Williams had any spunk
he would come across with that Allan
ia promise to put us on his exchange
liat.-Butler Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Don't use my name" is a request
which comes to newspaper office
and every newspaper man has his opin.
ion of that request.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Lightly will the young mans heart
turn when the splendor of moonlight
night; slightly creaking swing. q
soft whisper from a voice in heav.
emily choir-that happiness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
CONFESSES CHARGE.

Cranston Williams charges that mar
lied men are slow and deliberate. Well,
why not? They've been through the
mill and profted bytheir experience
Butler Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

The last boat we were on was tor.
pedoed, but we had warning-it ust
couldn't be helped as the schooners
PASSED over the bar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Middle Georgia is building railroads
and north Georgia is trying to take the
w. & A. out of the states hands. Hello
you in both.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

It's shame that the best we have
will be killed in Mexico. Still there
are Tot enough Mexicans to kill all of
our sorry ones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

A headline writer says that the
Stage is Cleared For Defense Bills"
Stage is correctly speaking, and com
edy is the topic of the opera.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

The Irish should have been happy
with such pretty day set aside for
st, Patrick
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Burnett Rowe, manager of the Co.
lumbus, Ca, branch of the Underwood
Typewriter Co., came over from that
city seeking Underwood buyers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Funston stayed back so he could
look out for more armies if such an
event becomes necessary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Expunging it from the recordd ont
keep it from being unsaid
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

Jno.. S. Hodge came down from
Macon on Friday in behalf of Parke
Davis & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19
THE FIRING LINE
FROM THE WINDSOR
HOTEL END OF THE FIRING
LINE AT AMERICUS, GA.

The arbuckle Coffee Co.'S statesmen
for Georgia met in Americas Monday
and Tuesday of this week. Among
which were, w. L. Starr, District
Sales Manager, of Macon, Ga; J. H
Kemper, Columbus, Ga; H. M. Sat
terfeld, Birmingham, Ala; c. w
Bradford, Valdosta, Ga, and E. F.
Allen, Savannah, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

The first may-pops of the spring
time will be soon upon us.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-19

If man was made to mourn, some
folks are working overtime.