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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Roosevelt, sons, ktnsfosk and friends would fight And
a Pittsburgh paper thought it was a news item and put
it on the front page. Look out for q page line on the
deluge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Il is said that Germany will yield gradually to Wilson
on the submarine issue. Gradually is a good word.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Memory Of Shakespeare honored by King Alfonso,
says headline. First thing we know Alfonso will be de-
clartng a i Roman holiday ir Madrid in honor of George
Dewey. @
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Revenge is sweet" said Twirler Mcconnell as he let
The pirates down with a lone bingle, The now Cub hurl.
er once wore a Pittsburgh uniform.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

over 2a,ooo persons hit the trail at Billy Sundays Bal
tlmore meetings. His git will amount to about $4,000.
Some viii likely raise q howl that Billy gets too much
far Tnis work. But based based on the above figures only q
1tttle over two dollars a soul, and that is not very high
when va consider what the Good Book says about the
price OF q soul. @a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25
,,sedv3aash7 evils ,aynotIaiwaysBbe clear,

STheSwaystc8rene such eyls y clear
but no22Ssnsssho Be ignorant o. their eztstenee:
what the people Of this country want, they can have.
Our government was organized, IN the beginning, for the
ers. @
When the people actually want the public control OF
the distribution Of the nations food products. they are
going to get 4. .4#. .s #
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Easter would not have been nearly SO glum had the
Logan Banner come on time. No charge for this, friend
editor OF l. b.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

We understand a new pig ordinance is on the way.
Constitutional rights, we presume will be eliminated. Let
US hope, at least. g
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Constant Reader-To do away with the flavor of castor
oil, take in a glass OF city water after the officials have
been testing the main in front OF your home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

A Ph,ladelphian is reported to have found a frog with
golden eyes. Make diamonds trump.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

According to reports from Atlantic City, at least one
"por Day. arrived ahead Of the calendar.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Even an egg dyes hard.
"Alter Ego" has an affinity in "The Queen OF the May"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25
ANNOUNCEMENT E

1.-THE following prices for announcing in The West vir-
sEiniant for the June primary will prevail for the different
political candidates:
Isl. Senator S25 Assessor ;. ..... $40
Rep. In Congress ...... 20 Prosecuting Attorney Z. 10
4Governor .............. % Member County Court :. 10
Other State Offices .... 20 Justice of Peace ....... 5
Sheriff g. .......... 90 Constable ............. s
State Senator .......... 10 Board OF Education 800. s
House Of Delegates 80. 10
The fee must accompany the announcement before
same Is published.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Fairmont, 90; Fairview, 14-=sounds
like the good old days when q key was
taken along for mascot. t8& Ell
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

With trains running normal nc ono
would have known that we had a song
service at the railroad station. .
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Even railroads show some heart
when they are willing % run trains
for merry.makers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Funny why all 1ngersoll owners wait
until they get to a theatre before they
think Of winding their watches.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-25

Il may be 60 that BennylKauRI is 60
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
KALMON ADVOCATESA
FIRE SYSTEM CHANGE
FOR SAVING Big sum
WAITE BEGINS HIS
FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE

NEW YORK, May 25.-The fight to
have DR.. Arthur Warren Waite from
the electric chair began today. The
prosecution closed its case late yes
torday.
When the hearing was resumed this
morning, counsel for the defense
marshalled a number of alienists and
relatives of the accused man, to prove
him insane when he killed his wealthy
father-in-law, John E. Peck, of Grand
Rapids, Mich, by giving him repeated
doses of arsenic. 1t is understood the
defense will not claim that Waite is
insane now, but an effort will be made
to show that his condition was highly
nervous during several months pre-
ceGing Peck's death, and that he was
subject during this time to obscessions
and the victim of mental suggestions
coming from another self, which the
defendant called the man from
Egypt"
Frank Waite, a brother of the ac-
cused told on the stand of the defend
ants early life and his family story
in great detail. This testimony tended
to shows that DR.. Waite ahd been
mentally unbalanced at various times
i'll his life. The defendant is expected
to take the stand before todays ses-
sion is concluded, and it is believed
he will relate one of the most re-
markable stories ever told on the wit
vess stand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
AMERICUS PULLS
FOR 1917 MEET
Of ODD FELLOWS

ATLANTA Ga, May 25.-Americus
is taking the day at the Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge in session here. Two
thousand delegates are wearing white
ribbons bearing the inscription
"Americus, Nineteen-Seventeen,r' in
red letters.
Delegates representing Macon,
Rome, Atlanta, Augusta and Americus
are in the midst of the fight to land
next years Grand Lodge session, and
indications at 2:2O o'clock this after
noon point to the selection of Ameri-
Gus.
At o'clock this afternoon Secre-
tary E. H Hyman, of the Americus
and Sumter county Chamber of Com
merce, began addressing the Grand
Lodge, laying before that body the
attractions offered by Americus as a
convention city Sam H. Edge, of
Cooper Lodge, located at Americus, is
fighting hard to have that city select
ed as the next meeting place.
Miss Ella Cameron and Mrs. Allen
S Perry, both prominent Rebekkas,
of Americus, are here and both are
working to have their city selected
as the next meeting place of the or
der The Rebekkas is an auxiliary
Of the Odd Fellows, including ladies
among its membership.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
FINE PROGRAM FOR
PROSPECT SCHOOLS

This morning at 10 o'clock the pu-
pills of the Prospect Heights school
rendered an interesting program. The
boys gave a charming little play,
Down on The Farm" Their overalls
and rakes lent a rustic air to their
songs and drills.
The girls presented "The Baby Show
at Pineville," little play with an
amusing climax. The miniature ladies
with their dolls, dressed as babies,
were spirited an animated actresses.
Honor certificates were awarded to
Ida Jones, Dora Riley, Frances Bel
cher, Lillian Cannon and Elizabeth
Smith.
Dora Riley and Lillian Cannon re-
ceived prizes for excellent work in
arithmetic and spelling.
There was a splendid display of art
work by the pupils.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
BIC LIQUOR HAUL
MADE BY SHERIFF
At SM|THV|LLE

About twenty-five hundred pint bot
ties of whiskey, valued at 81, 1,25O, was
confiscated in a raid Wednesday night
near Smithville, on Charlie Mitchell's
place, conducted by Sheriff Phil Cox
well, Deputy w. W. Hooks, Jr., of Lee
county, and Marshal Doc Foster, of
Smithville. Mitchell is a negro.
The liquor seized in the raid was
placed in ten barrels and hauled to
I.eesburg, which is the county site.
The whiskey was found in a tenant
house on Mitchell's place, and it is
rumored that Mitchell disclaims all
knowledge of the liquor, and says he
had rented the house where it was
found to a white man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
THE CHAUTAUQUA.
BEGINS STAY FOR.
WHOLEWEEKHERE
Chautauqua week is upon us.

'ChautauQua week is upon us.
The aggregation is here and the big
tent has been pitched ON the Chautau-
qua grounds just off Jackson street.
The exercises began this afternoon
at o'clock, the first number being the
Killarney Girls in a full musical con-
cert, the rendition of which was all
that could be asked for. Miss Rita
Rich, who heads the party, is an en-
tertainer of exceptional ability, with
varied accomplishments assisted by the
rest of the party, the entertainment
was a delight to all. The Killarney
Girls will appear again on this even
ing's program.
The main feature of this evenings
program will be the lecture by Will
liam Rainey Bennett; subject, 'The
Nan Who Can" Few men are more
widely known in the lyceum or Chau-
tauqua world than he. Mr.. Bennett
was reared on a farm has come in con-
tact with the hard things common to
the boy raised on a farm, hence is
competent to speak from actual eX-
perience. His theme is a good one, and
he handles it in a manner pleasing and
instructive.
Friday at 10 O'Clock will be Child
ren's Hour, and each day thereafter
during the Chautauqua. In the after
noon. will be the grand concert by
Weatherwax Brothers. Then in the
evening will be another concert by
the Weatherwax Brothers, followed by
q lecture by Montraville Wood, on
Popular Science Demonstrations"
The Times-Recorder will each day
keep its readers informed as to what
has been and will be each day follow
ing during the entire Chautauqua
week.
Single admissions to these enter
tainments will be as follows: Morn
ing Exercises, adults 25c, children
lie; Afternoon, adults 95c, children
25c; Evenings, adults soc, children 25c.
The banks of the city will close at
noon each day during the Chautauqua,
except Saturday.
Let everybody go out and enjoy this
splendid season of entertainment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
VIGOROUS LANGUAGE
IN NOTE To J. B.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 25.-
Language almost as vigorous as that
employed in the last note to Germany
is used in identical notes delivered to
TIE British and French embassies here
yesterday. The notes protest against
interference with neutral mails by
French and British warships.
The two communications which are
OF exactly similar verbage deal with
tie methods of handling mails on the
high seas, rather than with the prin-
ciple involved and sets forth the po-
sition assumed by the United States in
terms that cannot be mistaken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
NATIONAL GUARD
WILL FACE COURT
MARTIAL FOR ACT

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 25.-
Secretary Baker, of the war depart
ment, announced today that one hum
dred and sixteen members of the Texas
National Guard who failed to present
themselves for muster into the federal
service, will be brought to court
martial Immediately, proper punish
ment inflicted for their disobedience to
order. 1t had originally intended to
delay the courtmartial trial of these
delinquent guardsmen until the new
militia laws had been signed, but today
it was decided to act Immediately in
the matter and proceed under the ex-
listing laws. The punishment for fail
ure to respond to a call for active SER
vice is severe.
The new militia law has already
passed both houses of congress, and is
awaiting the signature of President
Wilson. 1t provides much more strin-
gent penalties for infraction of mill
tary laws, than the existing statutes,
commonly called the Dick Bill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
MOVES HIS
MEN To PROTECT

COLUMBUS, n. M, May pa new
movement of troops along General
ershing's line of communications to
counteract the redistribution of GER
tain Carranza commands, it is reported
here, has been made within the last
forty-eight hours. There are no de-
tails available, however, concerning
military movements, other than minor
alterations in positions, and the author
tiles here assert these do not in any
way affect the general expeditionary
policy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
AMER|CUS BANKERS
co To THE MEETING

The Georgia Bankers association
will hold their annual convention in
Macon on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day of this week.
President L. G. Council and Assist
ant Cashier T. E. Bolton, of the Plant
ers Bank, left Thursday afternoon for
Macon to attend the convention. Mr..
Council was president of the associa-
ton last year, and is held in high es
teen by the bankers of the state.
President Crawford Wheatley and
Ceshier R. E. McNulty, of the CONNER
cial City Bank, will attend the meet
ing, as will also Assistant Cashier
Lee Hudson, of the Bank of Commerce.
All of the Americus bankers are pop
ular with their fellow bankers and a
great time is anticipated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25

of these conditions" said Mr.. Kalmon,
Il am in favor of the city owning the
public utilities so we can decrease our
debt and reduce our tax rate"
Mr.. Kalmon was queried as to his
plans for the fire department and the
city fire alarm system, as he is chair
man of the fire committee of the city
council. He stated that he would con-
tinue to investigate the matter and at
the next meeting of the city council
Iropose a plan which involves the ex-
per diture of about $1,000 and saw
irg to the citizens of the city of over
$1,000 year.
Mr.. Kalmon also stated that he
would make known the results of his
investigation as to pavement at the
next meeting of the city council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
WOMAN QUESTION FEATURES
MEET OF PRESBYTERIANS

ORLANDO, Fla, May 25.-The gen.
eral assembly of the Southern Presby-
terian church here today stood solid
ly behind the decision reached Tues
day regarding women's activities in
church affairs. The assembly cleared
vi a number of routine matters after
re-affirming its previous decision, and
adjourned A resolution was adopt
cd just before adjournment refusing
tc file among the assembly papers the
protest of fifty commissioners against
the decision touching the woman ques-
ton
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
Oh. ELLIS ON HIS WAY
TO WESLEYAN MEETING

DR.. T. D. Ellis, presiding elder of the
Americus district, is member of the
board of trustees of Wesleyan college,
end he was in Americas today, en-
route to Macon to attend the annual
meeting Of tie trustees.
1t is said that the trustees will con-
slider a plan at their approaching
meeting whereby all sub collegiate
work will be done away with at Wes-
leyan, thus necessitating each student
who enters to be full freshman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
We INHERITED A
STAGGERING DEBT"
Will Propose His
Plans To City
Council

Alderman I. J. Kalmon returned late
Wednesday afternoon from Atlanta.
where he visited in the city on bust
ness which is vitality interesting to the
people Of the city. He went up to
attend the hearing before the railroad
commission on the proposed increase
in rates on electricity; to investigate
the rumors of raising the fire insur-
ance rates in Americus, and the mat
ter OF paving for the city
While in Atlanta, Alderman Kalmon
conferred with the officials of the
Southeastern Underwriters associa-
ton in an effort to learn the true
status of the relations between the fire
insured people of Americas and the
underwriters association.
1T was a revelation to me-" stated
Alderman Kalmon, for l found that
with the expenditure of about $1,000
by the city to install a fire alarm sys-
tenn and add a pumping truck to the
present fire facilities, the people of
Americus could save between $1,000
and $500 each year in premiums. The
new fire alarm system and a new
truck would raise the rating of Ameri-
Gus from a second class to first class
city, and by virtue of this change the
saving would be over $1,000 for the
PEOPLE of Americus," continued Mr..
Kalmon.
Alderman Kalmon conferred upon
his return here with j. A. Davenport,
a prominent Americus insurance man
and secretary of the local agents, who
explained the same features which Mr..
Kalmon learned in Atlanta.
Continuing, Mr.. Kalmon said: But
when the expenditure of money con-
fronts the mayor and city council, we
remember the staggering debt which
the present council inherited, and the
hard times in which we have to handle
these obligations.
THE present mayor and city coun-
Gil found the city Overwhelmingly in
debt" said Alderman Kalmon. I'VE
found a debt of $4,000 for a pump
bought by another administration, but
tor which we have to pay. We found
abnormal conditions in Brooklyn
Heights which we were forced to rem
coy at a cost of $500. We found three
damage suits which had to be settled,
one of which involved the expenditure
nf $4,000 in cash. We were forced to
build a crematory. All of these
things we inherited, and they cause me
to hesitate in presenting my plans,
which undoubtedly would be beneficial
to the CITY," said Alderman Kalmon.
by the use of convicts we have
placed the streets of the city in the
best condition in her history, at a cost
If 40 per cent less than any other way
,his could have been DONE" remarked
Alderman Kalmon.
And for these things and because
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25

= SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, \
= May 25.-Tho Northern Methodist 4
= general conference by a vote of y
= 435 to $50 resolved to remove =
= from the Book of Discipline the \
' clause providing for the expul- =
: sion from church membership all =
: those who play cards, dance or at =
= tend theatres. \
= y = y + \ \ = \ \ \ y \ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
HIGH SCHOOL ANIMALS
READY FOR Distribution

The American, the High school an
nual, has arrived, and the books will
be distributed at the High school
building, Friday morning at $50
o'clock. The book is attractive and is
quite credit to the Americus insti-
tuition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25
JUDGE GRAHAM IS
THANKED BY BAR
WITH OFFICIALS


Sumter Superior court on civil busi-
ness was brought to close today. The
d0ckets are in magnificent condition,
and recess will be taken until Monday
morning when the criminal docket will
be taken up.
Judge E. D. Graham, of the Oconee
circuit, returned to his home at McRae
this afternoon, after presiding during
the first four days of the court. Judge
q. A. Littlejohn will return in time to
take up the criminal business Monday
morning. .....
Resolutions were adopted by the
Americus Bar association and the off
GERS of Sumter Superior court in open
court Thursday morning, commencing
the excellent work and manner in
which Judge Graham, the visiting jur-
ist, has presided Judge Graham re-
sponded in few words of thanks, ex-
pressing his pleasure at being in
Sumter county. The resolutions were:
Americus, Ca, May 18th, 1916.
Whereas, the Honorable E. D. Gra-
ham, judge of the Superior Courts of
tie Oconee circuit, has, during the
past week presided in this court,
therefore;
Be 1t Resolved, That the Americus
Bar association, and the officers of
Sumter Superior court, hereby desire
to congratulate His Honor upon his
fair, impartial and efficient disposition
Of the business of the court, and also
to express to His Honor their appTe-
ciation of the uniform courtesy and
kindness which he has shown them.
Resolved Further, That they have
personally enjoyed his sojourn in
Americus, and assure him that it will
be their pleasure to have him with
them again.
Resolved Further, That copy of
these resolutions be furnished to His
Honor and copy spread upon the
minutes of Sumter Superior court.
ANIERICUS BAR ASSOCIATION,
BY E. A. NISBET, President.
OFFICERS SUMTER SUP. COURT,
By H. E. ALLEN, Clark.
Indictments Returned.
The grand jury took a recess late
Wednesday afternoon until Thursday,
June 1st.
Aa feature of the last actions Of the
grand jury was the five inducements
charging Americus women with run
ming disorderly houses. The women
are frankie Stanton, Lois Reeves,
Leona Lee, Rose Parker and Eva
Hayes. The latter four were served
with warrants and made bonds for
appearance in court frankie Stan
ton had not been arrested today, as
she could not be found to have the
warrant served by the sheriff's office.
The grand jury appointed the spec
ial committees from their body to in
vestigate conditions and the books of
the officials of the county. Their re-
ports will be made to the grand jury
upon re-convening Thursday, June
1st. The committees are:
General Presentments-C. F. Gid
dings, j. b. Clarke, j. H. Miers.
Justice Of the Peace and Notary
H. L. Mize, E. Zimmerman, J. w. Muir
ray.
Tax Collector-C. j. Sherlock, c. C.
Sheppard, T. w. Walters.
Poor House and Farm-W. A. Ste
phens, H. A. Deriso, D. w. Griffin.
Clerk of. Superior Court and City
Books--J. E. Poole, j. C. Witt, j. G.
Feagin.
Ordinary's Books. B. Clai se, Rev
]. B. Lawrence, j. r. Warren
Courthouse, Jail and Public Build
CONTINUED on Page 2.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25

The Times-ReCorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
service
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-25

Continued on Page Six,
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CONTINUED on Page 81
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-09

MODELS ADVICE TO PARENTS
Fathers and mothers, see that
your boys and girls attend art class
es and paint and model from the I'M
draped human form.
cit will do more to correct the ten
dency of youth to go wrong through
inf1amed curiosity regarding the OPP
posite sex than all the peaching and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-09

proper proportion and natural func-
tions.
Study of the Undraped figure, too,
does much to counteract the peTni-
cious influence of the suggestive,
provocative clothes today worn by
women to appeal to just that con-
Stunning curiosity"
Miss Reynolds maintains there is
no discordance between being a pro-
fessionaI model and the highest con-
ceptions of ideal womanhood
Morals are frightened rather than
loosened in the average studio" she
declares.
Gas for myself, I feel as fully
clothed when posing nude before an
artist or class of students as l do
when walking on the street in dress
and furs.
"Modesty and self-respect are per-
feet cloaks for even nudity.
Shame? That comes only from
the knowledge of doing something
wrong, stealthy, unworthy. Shame
advertises ones motive in cOnnec-
ton with an act.
Lady Godiva rode Unclothed
through the streets of Coventry to
perform an act of salvation for. her
townspeople. She rode thus with
out shame and without rebuke. Her
motive was right.
."fn many studios I have watched
the transition from pTuriency to
wholesome respect and admiration
for the opposite sex among students.
1t would be an eye-opener to those
who hold all phases Of nudity degrad-
ing.
such students, with rare excep-
ton, do not become the ahnoyers of
women or lurers of men-neither the
Lothario nor the Vampire"
MODELS ADVICE TO PARENTS
OEoFborc oDd T1oOfborc coo FboF