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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
Mr.. ]. NJ. PERSONS
DEAD At MADISON

Mr.. James Munro Persons died
Monday morning at 2 O'Clock at Mad
ison, Fla. Mr.. Persons has been a
sufferer from cancer for a long time
and his demise was not altogether a
surprise.
Mr.. Persons was sixty-one years of
age and member of the Methodist
church. His home was in Doyle, Mar
ion county, Georgia, and his remains
were met here Monady afternoon by
relatives and friends and accompanied
there. The funeral will take place from
the Methodist church at Buena Vista,
Ca Tuesday morning at ten o'clock,
and interment will be at the cemetery
at Buena Vista.
Mr.. Persons is survived by a wife
and ten children, six sons and four
daughters, two of the latter being Mrs.
Charlie Hogg and Mrs. j. H. Statham,
both of this county. One brother, Mr..
w. T. Persons, of Americus, survives
the deceased
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
GIRLS PARENTS
WISH LOVER To Be
GIVEN FREEDOM

CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-The parents o.
Mariana Lambert, the Lake Forest
Wis, school girl whose body was found
in the woods near her home Thursday
today appealed to the states attorney
,as king the release of William H. Orpet
a Wisconsin university student, who is
held at Waukegan, charged with the
girls murder. They told the states
attorney both entertained grave doubt
concerning Orpet's guilt.
Later the authorities admitted that
unless they are able to prove Orpet
gave the girl poison, it will be impossi-
ble to convict him of murder. The ma.
ture of the poison which resulted In
Miss Lamberts death was determined
today, but the container has not yet
been accounted for officers searched
the woods thoroughly today, but found
no trace of this.
Every drug store in Madison and the
lake towns from Waukegan to Evans
ton were visited in an effort to connect
Orpet with the purchase of the deadly
drug, but without success. The pris-
orer's picture was displayed in all OF
the places visited by the officers, but
NO clerk could recall having sold Or
pet any poison recently. A search OF
the records of poison sales failed to
disclose any suspicious purchasers
who might have bought the drug for
Orpet
A letter which sheds additional light
on the tragedy has just come to light
and shows that as early as last Sep
tember alarm had been entertained
for the girls condition, owing to her
mad infatuation for Orpet, and her
parents today expressed belief that
Miss Lambert suicided when her lover
refused to marry her. The inquest
which adjourned late Saturday, will
be resumed again Wednesday, when
the authorities hope to clear up the
mystery entirely
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
REMAINS OF Mr..
EMORYMATH|ST To
ARRIVE MONDAY

The remains of Mr.. Emory Mathis,
who died Wednesday at Albuquerque,
New Mexico, will arrive in Americus
Monday evening at 7:10 o'clock.
The funeral arrangements as an
bounced will include the services to be
held at the Furlow Lawn Baptist
church, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday
morning, with the Rev. r. l.. Burrows
officiating, assisted by DR.. Lansing
Burrows.
The pallbearers will be J. e. High
tower, Frank Sheffield, Cleve Davis,
7. R. Andrews, R. L. Maynard, ]. T.
Warren, J. E. Sheppard and J. Elmore
Poole.
Mr. Mathis had lived in Americus all
of his life, and went west in search of
better health. He had emily resided in
New Mexico a few months.
Many friends and loved ones mourn
his loss, and will gather to pay the
last tribute to his remains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
CARNIVAL WILL
ELECT A QUEEN
DURING THE WEEK

The George H. Reynolds shows
which include the carnival to begin
in Americus on Monday, February 21,
under the auspices of the local camp
of the Woodmen of the World, has
many attractions which will draw
large crowds during their weeks stay
in the city.
1t was announed that a queen will
be elected from among the young
ladies of the city between the ages of
sixteen and twenty-five. 1t will be
voting contest with each vote costing
one cent The first prize to be award
ed to the young lady receiving the
highest number of votes is an automo-
bile; the second prize, a gold watch,
and the third prize gold bracelet.
The voting places will be announced
later. Nominations for the queen are
now in order
Features of the carnival will be bal
Icon ascensions on Wednesday and
Friday nights, and Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock. The ascension on Friday
night will be accompanied with mag
nificent fireworks display.
Among the attractions in the shows
are Annie, a sensational fire dancer; n
grand water show; wild west show,
featuring Cheyenne Charlie; athletic
show; motordrome, with three riders,
including one lady; Ten in One Show,
which is a world of living wonders;
the Spider Girl Illusion.
The carnival will have two brass
bands, one an Italian and the other a
negro band, accompanying the min
strels. The show is now in Dawson and
will arrive for Monday, February 21st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
TURKS CONCENTRATING
FORCES IN MESOPOTAMIA
John Bulls War Chest Is Being Used
In Large Sums For The
Struggle

LONDON, Feb. 14.-Official procla-
nations calling to the colors all those
failing to attest under the Lord Der
ty plan, were sent out from the war
Office here today. The proclamations
are issued under the provisions of the
recently passed compulsory military
service act, and will have the effect of
calling into the service all single men
Of military age in England, Scotland
and Wales. The bill does not apply to
ireland, where volunteer recruiting
continues, and few exemptions from
service are noted.
The issuance of todays proclama-
tions marks a new era in Rritish his
tory, it being the first time in the exist
enc of the empire when compulsory
methods have been adopted in order to
recruit the army and navy. The
conservative British public, which was
considerably shocked wwhen compul-
sion was first proposed, now accepts
the situation stoicly, and millions of
recruits are f1ocking to the recruiting
stations to attest their fitness. The
laboring classes who opposed con-
scription are accepting the situation as
placidly as was anticipated by the au-
thorities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
COMMISSIONERS To
PUSH ABOL|SH|NG
COUNTY TREASURER

The Board of County Commission
ers of Sumter county have gone on
record as stating that they will use
every means possible to secure the
abolition of the Office of county treas
urer of Sumter county At recess
meeting of the body held Saturday a
resolution was adopted announcing
their purpose of pushing the matter
when the General Assembly convenes
this summer.
Much interest is centered in this
movement, as the matter occupied
some attention at the regular session
of the Legislature in 1915.
Only one announced candidate for
county treasurer is in the race, he be-
ing H. D. Watts, the incumbent, who
was elected to fill an unexpired term
last fall.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
WHITE MAN KILLED
BY RAILROAD TRAIN

VIENNA, Ca, Feb. 14.-C. L. Nc
Arthy, young married man, who has
resided near here for some time, was
found beside a railroad track near the
Vienna station Sunday morning. He
died in a hospital at Cordele last
night.
McArthy's right arm was mangled
and his head and body bruised and
lacerated in many places. He was
struck by northbound freight train
ard picked up by southbound train
OH the Georgia Southern & Florida
railroad and taken to the Cordele hos
pital.
The injured man has sister, Mrs.
Powers, resuding at Cordele, and is
said to have relatives in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
WILSON CONSENTS
NAME ON TICKET

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. IA
President Wilson today formally con-
sented to the use of his name as a
candidate for denomination for the
presidency. The consent was given in
letter written by Mr.. Wilson to the
secretary of state of Ohioo, responding
to an inquiry. The president in grant
ing permission to use his name stated
his unwillingness to enter into a con-
test for denomination, but said he was
ready to permit the use of his name in
the coming Ohio presidential primary
so that the democratic voters of the
state might be able to make known
their preference.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
EDWARD A.OT7 CAVE
HIS FINE LECTURE

Edward A. OFT, the famous lecturer
delivered an address Saturday evening
at the Americus High school auditor
illm under the auspices of the Ameri-
Gus and Sumter County Hospital asso-
citation. He was one of the several in
teresting attractions on the lyceum
program for this spring.
MIR. OFT is an entertaining speaker
and held his audience in an interesting
address. He spoke of the problems
which confront the every day man, and
his appealing address was generally
commended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
GEORGIA WEEKLY.
EDITORS To be
INVITED AGAIN

The invitation to the Georgia Week
ly Press association to hold their an
nual meeting of 1917 in Americus will
be renewed when the body meets in
Decatur in July.
Urgent invitations were extended the
editors at their annual meeting in
Eastman last year, and Americas re-
ceived promises that the association
would come to this city in 1917.
Americus has established wide rep
utation for her entertainment of con-
ventions, and nothing is of greater as
sistance in city building than the large
number of conventions.
Americus and her achievements will
be sung all over the state should the
editors visit here next year.
The Georgia Weekly Press ranks
high in its thought and power today
than any other medium of publicity
in the entire union. 1t is toasted
throughout the length and breadth of
tie land, and it's strength in the state
ia remarkable.
It is this body of Georgia editors
whom Americus wants to entertain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
Activities in Balkans.

LONDON, Feb. 14-There is in
creasing activity in the Balkans today
and the center of interest has again
shifted from Northern france and
Flanders to the war-torn peninsula. An
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from its
Athens correspondent says that follow
ing the arrival of additional Franco
British reinforcements at Saloniki, the
French forces are proceeding up the
railway in the direction of Nish, but
still within Greek territory. The
concentration of Entente troops has
now progressed as far as the Bulgar-
ian frontier, adds the correspondent.
Bulgarians fighting toward the
Adriatic are already in possession Of
approximately one-third of Albania,
but slow progress is being made in
the occupation of new territory there.
The Rumanian situation remains n
changde, though apparently authentic
rumors indicate the Central Powers
are more than ever apprehensive con-
Cerning the attitude of that nation.
1t is unofficially stated today that
when Parliament assemblies tomorrow
new war credit will be asked. This
will amount to $2,25O,OOO,OOO, and will
bring the total war credits since the
beginning of hostilities to the stu
rendous total of $9,56O,OO0,0OO. The
credit, is state authoritively will be
passed by Parliament without de-
bate. so determined is the whole ma
ton to push the war to successful
conclusion.
A news dispatch from Athens says i;
reported there that Turkish troops
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
Man Badly Cut,
No Information

WAYCROSS, Ga, Feb. 14.-Edward
Bagley, a resident of Walerown, six
miles northwest of Waycross, is at a
local hospital in a critical condition, as
a result of cuttin gscrape during Sun
day. His abdomen was badly slashed
in the fight Authorities are puzzled
by Bagleys' refusal to give the name
of the person who cut him. He is said
to have declared this morning that he
will die before revealing the name of
his assailant. Little hope is entertain
ed for Bagley's recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
Woman Gets
Praise From
The Police

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 14.-Miss Ida
Cohen, aged eighteen, who appeared as
witness today to prosecute negro
bneak thief named Bob Young, is be
ing praised as heroine by the police.
The negro snatched her purse at the
corner Of Whitehall and Alabama
streets. Instead of fainting or stand
ing petrified with fear, she cried out:
Drop that purse" and gave chase.
She not only recovered the purse, but
helped capture the negro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
A. {. LOCKETT IS
IN TAX RECEIVER RAGE

A. e. Lockett, a well known Ameri-
Gus citizen, has entered the race for
tax receiver of Sumter county, and his
announcement appears In today's issue
OF the Times-Recorder He is promi-
nent in Cumter county and will re-
ceive strong support from his friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
REL. NEIGHBOURS TO
HAVE REVIVAL HERE

Rev. R. E. Neighbour, formerly pas
tor Of the First Baptist church Of
Americus, but now Of Athens, will
open meeting at the Presbyterian
church here on Monday March 9th,
that will run for tensdags or two
weeks, Rev. Neighbour has many
friends here who will be glad to learn
that he is coming and VIII attend his
meetings with interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
LYMAN GOES To
ST. AUGUSTINE

3. H. Hyman, secretary-manager of
of the Americas and Sumter County
Chamber Of Commerce, will leave to-
night for st. Augustine, Fla, where
he will attend meeing of railroad pas
senger agents in the interest of escur-
ing reduced rates on the railroad for
the Elks' convention which will be held
here on April 9th and 2Sth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
Mocklng Birds
Win From The
Nightingale

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 14.-Georgia
mocking birds have outdone the Eng
lish nightingale as the worlds premier
songsters.
Two Georgia birds imported to Eng
land, one owned by Joseph Doerflinger.
and one by Fannie Kemble, the famous
novelist, are pronounced by English
experts to sing more beautifully than
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
ENGLISH Will ASK FOR ANOTHER
WAR CREDIT WHICHWILL THE
sum Way UP into THE BILLIONS
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y the weekend cruising on the =
= Mayfiower, Secretary Tumulty =
= informed press representatives =
= no decision had been reached in 7
y he matter of selecting a successor =
Y to Secretary of War Lindley M. =
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= days may elapse before the new =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14

Yesterday was the second annual
observance of the day, and the results
plainly prove its success. Governor
Harris issued a proclamation request
ing the people of the state to join in
the movement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14
2,559 IN AMER|CUs
WENT To S.SCHOOL
ON THE SPECIAL DAY

60 To- o-Sunday-Sehool Day" was a
huge success.
A vast majority of Americus people
went to Sunday school on the day
which had been set aside for special
efforts along these lines.
Two thousand, five hundred and fifty
nine people attended the several Amer
icus Sunday schools yesterday. Ac-
cording to churches, the attendance
was as follows:
First Methodist .................1 1,077
First Baptist NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 624
Furlow Lawn Baptist ..... 426
Calvary Episcopal .............. 101
Presbyterian ................... l33
st. Paul Methodist ,............. $50
Brooklyn Heights ............... As
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .2,559
Yesterday was the second annual
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-14

TIE Times Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Pres
service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-18
The Winchester Star Writes Concerning
DR.. james Cannon

Of
presumably Richard
IN
oatng liquor proven himself powerful and dominating personality lie
ship has been wise persistent and successful
knowledge best he
and
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h.
T he
a
of time OF 81 He suffered persistent and brutal nre
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accomplishments"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-18
CAPITOL
POLICEMAN DEAD
Captain Reuben Warren Jenkins Ex-
pircs SuddenIy---Had Been Con-
nectcd With Capitol Work
Thirty-two Years.

Reuben Warren Jenkins hfty-five
years old a member OF the Capitol
police force for the past thirty-two
years, widely known in Richmond,
fell dead Yesterday evening at 8
O'Clock in the front yard Of the home
Of his cousin. Mrs A. l.. Van Pelt, s
East Marshall Street Mr. Jenkins had
not been well for some DAYS. At the
time of his death Or. James +. ROY.
his physician, was present
Mr. Jenkins had been In good
health for a long time, and not untiI
recently did he begin to complain The
long day and night outdoors I'm the
fresh air Of Capitol Square made him
vigorous and robust His death came
as a surprise TO his friends
Although born in Hanover County,
MI. Jenkins had lived in Richmond
most Of his life He IS survived by Il
brother. s 7. Jenkins. Of Hanover
County. and one sister. Miss Addie r.
Jenkins of this city. HIS parents died
a few years ago. He was unmarried
Mr, Jenkins was q member of VIII
liam Mckinley Lodge, Junior order
United American Mechanics That
lodge will attend his funeral in a
body No funeral arrangements will
be made. however. Grul the arrival
here of Mr. jenkins brother. who was
notified OF his brothers demise last
night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-18
ALFRED ]. kIRSH OF
APPAM CASE COUNSEL
We'll Known Young Richmond At
toruey In Celebrated Court Pro-
t,cctiingS Representing Ger
man Government.

owing to the illness Of Judge Wad-
am the case Of the Appam, which was
to have come before him this morning
Tn Norfolk. has been postponed until
the LAWYERS In the case decide on
another date Inquiry AZ the home ~
the nudge last night disclosed the fact
that while still confined to his bed. ms
condition is improved
,tf consideru bile interest I" tho peo-
mi, ut Richmond is the fact that one
.uf lhp I'VE attorney selected by the
German Government To represent u IN
tho case of the Appam, the British
shin which was brought into Newport
News by a German pItze crew, ts Al
fred j. Kirsh, prominent young
lawyer OF this city. MI ktrsh was APP
pointed by John W. Clifton, the gem
eral counsel, of Washington ard New
York, and the other appolntees are all
men Of wide reputation.
n s interesting to note that OF the
large numbers Of names to select iroir,
that Richmond man should DC
named Mr. Kirsh has made quite
record for himself since being admit
.ted TO the bar In this State. having
handled many intricate questions of
law and In a number Of instances hay
ing decisions made In his favor. He is
a very promising attorney, and popu-
lar young man Mr.. Kirsh, who has
offices In the Mutual Building. lives
at zoos Monument Avenu',
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-18
TAILOR FOLLOWS AND
WEEDS INDIAN Ht|RESS
Bride HaifbFecd. Who Gets Large
Income from on
Land.

Kansas city. April 1.-THE gay
e,Ies of Miami, Okla, palied on spir-
tied girl with an income OF $3.50 a
month iu her own right and no place
to speutSJt so Elise planned little
pleasure trip to Kansas CITY. she is
a half-breed Qlupaw indian, and has
considerable ranch property which
suddenly developed oil wells
Elise whitley, civilized corruption
Of white Cloud" answercs the query
OF what's in a name quite saiiTac-
torilv Anyway. that isn't her name
any longer. She became Mrs Frank
jackson recently Mrs. Aune Gun
nineham social Investigator, acted as
'matron of honor.
white Cloud" is pretty. Her mix
ed Indian and white blood have given
her tumbltng quality Of black haif
and intensely black eyes, With clear
white skin She Indignantly insists
that she is no ''rcservation Indian.
I'm civilized. she declares firmly.
a have always gone 10 white schools
and have been raised AS any other
American girl"
Which is alt true except that in
rearing he as an American girl 1t
seemingly was forgotten that ctTiiiza-
ton includes recreation. In fact. they
overlooked so fully that Elise might
be entitled TO a little 10Y In life that
tho girl started out to find it for her
self with $3.50 month TO pusue
the quest It wasn't hard TO find,
Rut meanwhile. Cupid as true as n
shot with an arraw as any Of White
,fpaus,@ eno>,c1a}s siAass. t!Se 3 5ftr12. t@sr
get although she was not at frst
aware Of the wound The man was
merely Il small town tailor, but he in
stituted system ~ watohful waiting.
He was planning against the time
when she would want him and need
him
When shout year ago Elise came
here To see the bright lights Jackson
followed Ne established himself at
his trade and later he had ais reward.
And nov what will YOU 10 stay in
Kansas city or 20 back home the
bride was asked.
The bridegroom interviewed, NO
for the present We intend 80 take
wedding trip first and we'll live
happy ever afterward
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-18
SAYS DRUNKENNESS
is NOT DIMINISHED

Washington, April 17-The So
called wine ess'' order of secretary
of the Navy Daniels. which eliminated
the officers wine-mess from naval
vessels, has not diminished drunken
ness In the navy. according to a state
ment issued today by Representative
Rritton. of Illinois, a member or the
House Naval Affairs Committee. KEEP
resentative Brittens statement COM
mented on the publication yesterday
OF the letter written by Rear Admirai
bradley A. Fiske. criticizing the wine-
mess order.
Representative Britten's statement
said: Animal Fiske's lengthy letter
might we'll be termed treatise on
liquor in the navy, in one paragraph
of which he said another ERECT COT
the secretary's order) would be an IN
creased temptation to use cocaine and
other drugs. This danger is real. not
imaginary Many people crave slim
ulants of some sort. and II they cannot
get what they prefer. will take any
thing they can get.
THE records of the Navy Depart
ment show that during the year 1913,
prior TO the Daniels order, there were
twelve convictions Of o6icers In the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-18
REPAYS IS CENTS NE
BORROWED TEN YEARS AGO

Kansas City. Mo, April IA brok-
en- old man in soldiers costun1A en-
tered the office OF the Health De-
partment this morning and asked for
John M. Duncan, acting secretary. He
held a quarter in his open palm.
That you. ain't it7'. he said
Il am Mr.. Duncan. l don't re-
member you"
Don't you remember in st. Louis
ten years ago. as we stood on Market
Street? | was down and out. You
lent me this quarter. I'm Otis Wright.
You gave me your name and I've kept
track OF you.
I'm going back to the Soldiers
Home, I just wanted you to know I
don't forget that kindness. There's
the QuArtsr.~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-18
PEOPLES FORt-Ai.
Ilr station Question Nea,n.

Eauor N4rp4ulan.
~ir-As "a solution of the railway
passenger depot question OF Rich
mooa. The writer after careful study
~ the situation. asks why could not
the Atlantic Coast Line run its trains
through HtaIh-Streef station from The
south. stopping for passengers for the
center or business section and tho
Fast End ana Southsldc sections OF
me cltN, ana then proceed 10 the pro-
posed Hermitage station with its West
Emo and through passengers for the
North and start it's south bound
trains from the hermitage Station.
making that station ity northern
terminus, { t is not willing to so
designate Maln-Street station?
CITIZEN